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 · Oct 5
Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search With North Melbourne's senior coach hunt entering the pointy end, Harry Sheezel has won a third club best and fairest in just his fourth AFL season. AAP · Sep 30
From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson kneecapping shows the difficulty of moving on an AFL legend The coach’s bitter recrimination after his exit from North Melbourne highlights an often impossible position clubs and coaches find themselves in The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
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 8
'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". AAP · Sep 4
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 3
What sacking means for Clarkson and his AFL club Alastair Clarkson's sacking is expected to mark the end of his decorated coaching career, while it's unclear who will coach AFL club North Melbourne in 2027. 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. AAP · Sep 2
'Full-on': Clarkson's intensity proves his downfall Alastair Clarkson was at his finest when the pressure of AFL coaching was at its highest, until eventually his famed intensity brought him undone. AAP · Sep 2
AFL:Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments. AAP · Jun 19
Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments. AAP · Jun 19
Demons great calls on PM in rallying cry for Daniher Garry Lyon has called on all AFL fans - all the way to the nation's top office - to throw their support behind FightMND after Neale Daniher died aged 65. AAP · May 25
Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin No final decisions have been made but North Melbourne remain likely to remove Jy Simpkin as club captain after he sought a move to rival AFL clubs. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
AAP · Apr 23, 2025 Kangaroos lash 'coach bashing' of under-fire Clarkson North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has gone in to bat for senior coach Alastair Clarkson, who has been criticised amid the Kangaroos' poor form.
AAP · Nov 12, 2024 North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Kangaroos will pursue Melbourne star Viney: Clarkson North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed the club will attempt to lure Melbourne stalwart Jack Viney and other experienced stars to Arden Street.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
AAP · Jul 19, 2023 Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21 Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.
AAP · Jul 14, 2023 'Energised' Clarkson will still coach North this season North Melbourne football manager Todd Viney has updated the timeline of Alastair Clarkson's return to coaching, after he stepped down in mid-May.
AAP · May 22, 2023 Kangaroos communication breakdown led to bench blunder North Melbourne have reviewed the chaotic final minute of their loss to Sydney, determining poor communication was to blame for a crucial interchange error.
ABC News · May 19, 2023 Family at centre of Hawthorn racism investigation 'understand' Alastair Clarkson's pain, lawyer says The lawyer representing a family at the centre of the Hawthorn racism investigation says they have again been left feeling "traumatised" by the elongated investigation.
AAP · Mar 23, 2023 Kangaroos stand down Tarryn Thomas again North Melbourne have stood down Tarryn Thomas again after determining he failed to make sufficient progress in his respectful-behaviour education program.
AAP · Mar 2, 2023 Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas enjoys small court room win North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas is on his last chance at the AFL club after his disturbing behaviour towards women was exposed.
ABC News · Feb 27, 2023 Alastair Clarkson defends temper after clash with reporter at North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL training The North Melbourne coach says his testy exchange with a female reporter at Kangaroos training was a "wake-up call", but admits he cannot guarantee it will not happen again.