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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.

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In-season tournament would 'compromise' AFL: Roos ace

North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben has shot down a suggestion for an in-season AFL tournament, believing players "wouldn't try as hard".

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North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured

North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.

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Harley Reid stars as Eagles stun Kangaroos in Perth

Harley Reid has racked up 30 disposals as West Coast snapped their 12-game losing streak with a thrilling 17-point win over North Melbourne in Perth.

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Hospital scans bring good news for sore Suns skipper

Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson is set to avoid a stint on the sidelines after precautionary hospital scans cleared the midfielder of a chest injury.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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