Lions' All-Australian boost as hot Roos await Two integral Brisbane Lions should return to face a confident North Melbourne, who were unlucky to settle for a draw when they met last season. AAP · Apr 9
'In my sights': Walters targets Te'o for World Cup tilt Former Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o is a man in demand and Kevin Walters is keen to work with him at the World Cup in what would be a fairytale reunion. AAP · Apr 7
Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team. AAP · Apr 3
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. AAP · Apr 2
Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday. AAP · Apr 1
Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs. AAP · Mar 31
PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions Would-be PNG Chiefs players must put the club's culture before cash, says highly-rated foundation coach Willie Peters. AAP · Mar 30
Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath. AAP · Mar 29
Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain' Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne. AAP · Mar 28
North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water. AAP · Mar 28
They kept hitting him: Harley Reid's maturity praised Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port. AAP · Mar 27
Eagles defender Harry Edwards to take concussion break West Coast defender Harry Edwards has suffered two concussions in the past month, with the Eagles set to give him time off to heal from his latest hits. AAP · Mar 22
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. AAP · Mar 22
Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos North Melbourne finally look ready to emerge from their long and painful rebuild, and they have a big chance to go 2-0 when they take on West Coast in Perth. AAP · Mar 21
AAP · Mar 20 Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr is pinpointing improving team defence as his top priority after his tenure-opening loss.
AAP · Mar 19 'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder Josh Carr has admitted making a mistake in the lead-up to his first game as Port Adelaide's head coach.
AAP · Mar 18 Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.
AAP · Mar 15 Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson After a frustrating rebuild, North Melbourne have started 2026 with a bang, handing Josh Carr a brutal loss in his first game as Power senior coach.
AAP · Mar 11 'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
AAP · Mar 1 Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.
AAP · Feb 18 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.
AAP · Feb 15 Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
AAP · Feb 10 Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to New Zealand Kalyn Ponga is open to switching allegiances to play international footy for New Zealand, once he produces consistent form for Newcastle.
AAP · Feb 5 'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin North Melbourne last made the AFL finals in 2016, but new captain Nick Larkey is bullish about what some more wins this season might bring.
AAP · Jan 28 The key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.