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AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users

The AFL's most decorated current coaches have re-entered the political realm to call for lawmakers to protect medicinal cannabis users from losing their jobs.

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Clarkson defends strategy after another North hiding

North Melbourne are set to give up a prized early pick in the draft as they face a sixth-straight season of finishing in the bottom two on the ladder.

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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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Xerri faces three-week ban, Saints debutant cleared

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri was suspended for three games after he knocked out Melbourne's Tom Sparrow, but St Kilda's Max Heath was cleared.

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Clarkson makes feelings known on in-season tournament

An in-season tournament could be introduced in 2028, but Alastair Clarkson reckons the AFL will be better off evening up the draw first.

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North hope 'Big X' is okay after high contact

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri took several minutes to leave the field after high contact in Thursday night's loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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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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North Melbourne won't 'go forensic' on heavy AFL loss

An improving Kangaroos side has been given a rude shock by Hawthorn, but coach Alastair Clarkson is backing the club's body of work over recent weeks.

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Kangas keen to see how far they've come against Hawks

The last time North Melbourne played Hawthorn, also in Launceston, they suffered a 124-point hammering in a dismal end to the 2024 season.

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Carlton boss won't hassle big Blue over big call

Carlton's coach Michael Voss says he won't be pressing a key player to decide his future in what looms as a crucial call for the Blues.

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Collingwood 'gifted' dream MCG fixtures: Clarkson

North Melbourne's venture into WA has been an early success, but they would love nothing more than to have the same MCG 'gifts' Collingwood receive.

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'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

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Kangaroos keen to muscle in on footy-mad WA

North Melbourne's venture to WA is off to a perfect start, with the Kangaroos coming from 18 points down to beat West Coast in Bunbury.

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Maynard hobbled as depleted Magpies swamp North late

Defender Brayden Maynard is Collingwood's latest injury worry after they kicked clear late to beat North Melbourne on Saturday night.

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'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

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'We don't really care': Yze responds to Tigers' critics

Critics claimed Richmond wouldn't win a game this season but Adem Yze's Tigers are already eyeing a fourth victory when they take on North Melbourne.

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Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

The coach of defending AFL premiers Brisbane has called for regular-season extra time to add more drama to the game after a tense draw with the lowly Kangaroos.

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'Can't win': Clarkson skeptical on Origin timing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is skeptical State of Origin can successfully fit into the busy modern-day AFL schedule.

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Clarko back as Hawks mark centenary with Tiger mauling

Alastair Clarkson and fellow Hawthorn greats helped celebrate the club's AFL/VFL centenary before Jack Gunston kicked three goals in a big win over Richmond.

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Clarkson lashes tackle ban, defends Sheezel role

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has hit out at the three-game suspension to Paul Curtis, while also backing his call to play Harry Sheezel in defence.

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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.

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Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks' centenary match

Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.

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Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.

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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.

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Clarkson sees progress despite North's latest thrashing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is adamant his developing side is headed in the right direction despite another hammering, this time from Carlton.

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