West Coast premiership forward Jack Darling is set to end his AFL career at North Melbourne after formally requesting a trade. The 32-year-old has one year left to run on his contract but is eager to sign a multi-year with the Kangaroos, having completed a medical at Arden Street this week. The Eagles confirmed Darling’s … Read more
Carlton forward Harry McKay has beaten a head injury assessment and North Melbourne, kicking two crucial goals late as the Blues rebooted their top-two charge. The upstart Kangaroos gave their finals-contending rivals a huge scare throughout the first half and the game still remained close through the second. It threatened to turn when, with Carlton … Read more
AFL great Paul Roos has been slammed for making a “stupid comment” about struggling North Melbourne. Roos, who earlier called the Kangaroos’ winless start to the season “pathetic”, had another crack at the club when discussing his playing days. The Australian Football Hall of Famer enjoyed a stellar playing career for Fitzroy and Sydney, clocking … Read more
EXCLUSIVE In-demand AFL star Luke Davies-Uniacke has pledged his future to North Melbourne in a massive boost for the club. Davies-Uniacke is contracted until the end of next year when he qualifies for a free agent, but already clubs are throwing themselves at him. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 7NEWS Melbourne … Read more
Melbourne defender Steven May is under fire for exaggerating a head injury following a tackle during Saturday night’s win over North Melbourne. Midway through the third term, May gathered a loose ball before he was set on by Kangaroo Eddie Ford. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: May receives a free kick for a dangerous tackle. Know … Read more
Melbourne debutant Kynan Brown helped his side hang on for a three-point win over North Melbourne with a desperate tackle in the dying stages. Brown, who started the game as the substitute, entered the match in the final quarter and made the most of his limited minutes with a stunning play. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more
Former North Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow has been welcomed back to the AFL club as a board member. The 224-gamer was just 30 years old and had a year left on his contract when he left the Kangaroos at the end of 2017 — less than 12 months after giving up the captaincy — with … Read more
Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match AFL ban after the North Melbourne coach apologised for swearing in protest at an umpiring decision. Clarkson instead announced he will not coach from the boundary line for the rest of the season, adding he will continue to seek help for controlling his notorious temper. A league investigation … Read more
The AFL is once again investigating an incident involving North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson. Clarkson has been accused of using offensive language that was audible to others, including match officials. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Alastair Clarkson facing new AFL investigation. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The vile language followed an umpire’s … Read more
The AFL world is mourning the death of star half-back flanker Barry Davis, a three-time premiership player and Australian Football League Hall of Famer. A two-time flag winner with Essendon, he moved to North Melbourne and captained the Kangaroos to their first premiership in 1975. Davis, who retired after that last grand final, died aged … Read more
