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North star Simpkin shines in Sir Doug Nicholls Round

After a tumultuous off-season also marred by tragedy, a North Melbourne veteran is adding to his lofty reputation this year.

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Much better late than never in Kangaroos' Cam-back win

North Melbourne have come back from 43 points behind in the second quarter to beat Gold Coast by six points in a pulsating Marvel Stadium clash.

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North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.

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Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests

Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.

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Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

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Kangaroos make intentions clear on Magpie Jeremy Howe

Collingwood star Jeremy Howe is out of contract and facing an uncertain future, and it seems like North Melbourne aren't in the market for another veteran.

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It was time to move out of midfield: star Eagle

Tim Kelly won West Coast's best and fairest award in 2023 as a star midfielder, but he's doing his best work in attack nowadays.

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Hawks slumping, Swans facing rare uncertain times

Hawthorn have lost three matches in a row and have more big challenges to come as their premiership credentials face a stern test.

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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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Larkey laps up winning as North prepare for Crows test

North Melbourne forward Nick Larkey says he can see "what all the hype's about" around winning and adds it's time the Kangaroos started doing it consistently.

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Roos' last-term rampage lands big Demons scalp

North Melbourne have smashed Melbourne in the last term with an eight-goal rampage in Jack Darling's milestone match.

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Demons seek steps forward in North battle

Melbourne are out to take a more significant stride forward in their clash with North Melbourne following a promising display in the first-up defeat to GWS.

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Eagles ride like the wind to round up wayward Kangaroos

West Coast made the most of a strong breeze in the final term to beat North Melbourne by two points in their pre-season game at Bunbury, south of Perth.

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Larkey looking forward as recruits bolster rising Roos

North Melbourne's Nick Larkey is excited to see the improvement in the Kangaroos, feeling they've now got the right mix of experience and young talent.

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Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.

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Record-breaking ruck Todd Goldstein to play on in 2025

Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein is 36 years old and has 329 AFL games under his belt, but he still feels like he has more to give.

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Eagles veteran Darling makes AFL trade request official

Key forward Jack Darling has formally requested a trade to North Melbourne after 14 AFL seasons and a premiership with West Coast.

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Eagles to give retiring Andrew Gaff two farewell games

West Coast have announced they will select Andrew Gaff for games against North Melbourne and Carlton before he retires.

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Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles

Jaymie Graham, Dean Cox, Josh Carr and Nathan Buckley have already ruled themselves out of West Coast's coaching role, but the news hasn't affected the players.

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Western derby not our grand final, say battling Eagles

West Coast will start as rank underdogs in Saturday's derby, but their shock win over Fremantle earlier this season has given them hope of another boilover.

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Eagles look to Darling in defence after losing McGovern

West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield is weighing up the option of playing Jack Darling in defence after Jeremy McGovern was ruled out of the western derby.

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Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons

Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.

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Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

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Eagles players urged to do it for departing 'Simmo'

West Coast players will be feeling mixed emotions when they front up against the Brisbane Lions in the first match since coach Adam Simpson's departure.

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New Eagles coach axes Darling, Dimma makes five changes

West Coast veteran Jack Darling has been dropped for the first time in his AFL career, while Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick also rung in the changes.

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