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The Latest Breaking News from North Melbourne

North coach reveals star playing through injury pain

Nick Larkey is still feeling the effects of a knee injury from last year, but North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson backs his captain to recapture his best.

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Clarkson speaks on 'disturbing' effect of coach axings

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".

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North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

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Finishing flourish helps killer Cats claw Kangas again

Leading by only four points late in the third quarter, Geelong smashed North Melbourne for an easy home win as Max Holmes starred for the Cats.

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Cats optimistic on Blicavs as improved Kangas loom

Mark Blicavs could return in the near future as Geelong seek to get their season back on track by extending a long winning streak against North Melbourne.

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North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured

North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.

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Clarkson blasts AFL technology as Giants down Kangaroos

Toby Greene has played a pivotal role in steering GWS to victory against North Melbourne, despite a lengthy review on a late goal.

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'Needed to happen': Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win

North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.

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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.

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Carlton coach's job 'absolutely' safe for Gather Round

Carlton coach Michael Voss faces another week of fierce scrutiny, but has received support from his playing group and former captain Sam Docherty.

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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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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.

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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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'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

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North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.

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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.

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AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Carlton and North Melbourne have made bad starts to 2026, losing a player each to ACL ruptures that will most likely sideline them for the whole AFL season.

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