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Bulldogs learn extent of ruckman's injury

The Western Bulldogs have learned what Tim English's knee injury means for their high-stakes final two AFL regular season games.

AAP · Aug 10

Devils miss out on Kangaroos emerging star Comben

Charlie Comben is all-in on North Melbourne's rebuild, rejecting the advances of the Tasmania Devils to re-sign with the Kangaroos until 2033.

AAP · Jul 30

AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price

The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick.

AAP · Jun 24

Tighter defence gives Kangas chance to take down Pies

North Melbourne will start rank outsiders against AFL ladder leaders Collingwood but hope their improving team defence can be the key to an upset.

AAP · May 22, 2025

How Kangaroos are seeking to guarantee more MCG games

North Melbourne ended their MCG drought in the first of three games at the venue this season and Charlie Comben hopes there will be many more in future.

AAP · May 19, 2025

Darcy fires as Dogs take finals step by smashing North

The Western Bulldogs are on the verge of locking in an AFL finals berth after Sam Darcy enjoyed a career-best outing in a hiding of North Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 18, 2024

North coach Clarkson loving tall Comben's flexibility

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he is hesistant to lock breakout swingman Charlie Comben into a permanent position forward or back.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Walsh, De Koning hurt as Blues outlast plucky Kangaroos

AFL flag hopefuls Carlton had to work hard for their win over North Melbourne as Tom De Koning and Sam Walsh suffered injury scares.

AAP · Jul 21, 2024

Attacker fined $25k for assault on ex-Kangaroos player

A 21-year-old man has avoided jail and been fined $25,000 for his violent attack on Jack Ziebell outside the North Melbourne player's retirement celebrations.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

North Melbourne player attacked before Ziebell bashing

Two men have faced court over an attack on former North Melbourne player Jack Ziebell and a brawl inside a bar where teammates were celebrating his retirement.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024