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DARK SECRETS: Kangaroos - The Real Truth

Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

North Melbourne are poised to name Jaymie Graham as head coach, tasking the Fremantle assistant with lifting the Kangaroos off the bottom of the AFL ladder.

AAP · 7h ago

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

With Isaah Yeo named captain, Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker is in line for an Australian Test debut as one of six debutants in Kevin Walters' World Cup squad.

AAP · 10h ago

Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call

Rob Toia has been torn over his World Cup allegiance and the Sydney Roosters star has finally made a call on his eligibility.

AAP · 21h ago

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Swans, Roos stars injured as Dees claim crucial win

North Melbourne may have secured a rousing victory but will sweat on the fitness of one of their big-name players while Sydney also have a huge injury problem.

AAP · Oct 4

World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final

More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.

AAP · Oct 3

Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch

Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.

AAP · Oct 3

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Robert Toia has revealed he is still undecided if he wants to play for Australia or Tonga in the World Cup, less than a week out from teams being named.

AAP · Sep 30

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Tug of war for Toia ramps up ahead of World Cup

Robert Toia, Jojo Fifita and David Fifita have told Tonga coach Kristian Woolf that they are available for the World Cup but Australia are circling.

AAP · Sep 29

'Good sign': Walters gives Walker a World Cup boost

Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker is 80 minutes away from a debut Kangaroos jersey but Mitchell Moses will also have a say in who wears the No.7 at the World Cup.

AAP · Sep 29

Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery

Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.

AAP · Sep 27

Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

North Melbourne have returned to the winners' list and the top of the AFLW ladder after fighting back to thump previously unbeaten Melbourne by 31 points.

AAP · Sep 25

The most successful coach in history has made a shock exit from the club she built

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The Canberra Times · Sep 24

Hawks hang tough to end Kangaroos' record AFLW streak

Hawthorn have ended North Melbourne's record 32-game winning streak, upsetting the two-time defending AFLW premiers by seven points in Cairns.

AAP · Sep 18

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running.

AAP · Sep 17

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AAP · Sep 11

AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne have re-signed three key players on multi-year deals.

AAP · Sep 8

Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

AAP · Sep 5

Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.

AAP · Sep 4

'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing

Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".

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AAP · Sep 3

Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

AAP · Sep 2

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.

AAP · Sep 2

How North football boss handled tough call to sack mate

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says it was "tremendously stressful and hard" to make the call to fire coach and close friend Alastair Clarkson.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson’s exit makes sense but North Melbourne never got the best version of him

The coach’s task when taking the reins at the Kangaroos was a Sisyphean one so it comes as no surprise he is now at a ‘parting of ways’ with the club

AAP · Sep 2

'Almost like EPL': Beveridge stunned by Clarkson axing

Stunned by Alastair Clarkson's sacking at North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has reflected on the changing nature of the AFL industry.

AAP · Sep 2

What Roos want from next coach after sacking Clarkson

North Melbourne didn't feel Alastair Clarkson could keep up with the modern game and, after brutally sacking their coach, want his successor to show they can.

AAP · Sep 1

Swans claim AFLW an 'even comp' despite North dominance

Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne are still undefeated, but Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan believes the ladder might not capture the whole picture.

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