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North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

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Young Roo tipped for AFL opener despite surgery

Colby McKercher, seventh in North Melbourne's best-and-fairest voting last season, has needed surgery to fix a fractured finger.

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Kangas lock away Tassie target ahead of AFL celebration

Colby McKercher is out of Tasmania's reach, at least for now, after re-signing with North Melbourne ahead of their AFL centenary clash with the Bulldogs.

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Carlton's loss to rising Roos 'unacceptable', says Voss

Carlton's inconsistent season has plunged into crisis, outworked by rebuilding North Melbourne by 11 points as fans booed the Blues at the MCG.

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'Big Foot' Zurhaar fires as Kangas break MCG drought

Cam Zurhaar overcame a foot injury to kick four crucial goals as North Melbourne beat Richmond by four points to secure their first MCG triumph in eight years.

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Coach fumes as Roos ensure Suns remain on road to ruin

Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the AFL top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.

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Dockers veteran Walters out for up to four weeks

Fremantle have received mixed news on the injury front, with Michael Walters to miss up to four weeks but Heath Chapman expected to play.

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Kangaroos won't target ex-teammates in Bombers clash

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no plans of leaning into the Kangaroos' rivalry with Essendon ahead of their AFL clash.

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Clarkson eyes litmus test for winless Roos, Hawks

Alastair Clarkson remains focused on the big picture as North Melbourne and Hawthorn chase their first wins of the AFL season in their round-six clash.

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Larkey confident tide will turn for North Melbourne

North Melbourne star Nick Larkey believes a premiership "forged through adversity" would mean more than winning one after jumping to a flag contender.

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Clarkson wants Roos' youngsters to step up in Freo test

North Melbourne young guns George Wardlaw and Colby McKercher face big midfield challenges when the Kangaroos host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.

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Eagles' Reid named among AFL debutants in round one

Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.

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Kangaroos optimistic after impressive Magpies hit-out

North Melbourne have showed off some dare and fast ball movement in an impressive 34-point AFL pre-season win over an under-strength Collingwood.

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Kangaroos unsure when AFL call will be made on Thomas

As North Melbourne continue their pre-season, there's no word from the AFL on the investigation into a fresh allegation against player Tarryn Thomas.

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Kangaroos' young talent wows co-captain Simpkin

North Melbourne's bevy of talented teenagers are already wowing established Kangaroos players despite being drafted only last week.

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Tasmania products go high up in AFL national draft

Tasmania have produced three players in the first 17 picks of the AFL draft in a promising sign ahead of the state's introduction into the competition in 2028.

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Struggling North keep rebuild going at AFL draft

North Melbourne have picked two young guns in the first four of the AFL draft, and five overall in the first round, in what they hope will boost their rebuild.

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Eagles poised to begin long rebuild at AFL draft

Recently retired West Coast great Nic Naitanui is expected to present star No.1 draft pick Harley Reid with his first Eagles jumper.

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