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North Melbourne will enter the AFLW finals on a 24-game winning streak.

AFLWComments‘Anything is possible’ except Roos losing, says AFLW expert

“Anything is possible, except for probably North Melbourne being beaten.” That’s the verdict from Channel Seven AFLW expert Kate McCarthy, who is backing the undefeated reigning premiers to win the flag again.

Josh Kempton

Jy Simpkin says footy has taken a toll on his mental health after the loss of two grandparents.

NORTH MELBOURNEAFL captain bares soul in first statement on failed trade talks

‘Over the past 24 months footy has taken a toll on my mental health, especially with losing two loved ones this year.’

Glenn Valencich

Daisy Pearce, Senior Coach of the Eagles during the AFLW Round 8 match between West Coast Eagles and Collingwood.

AFLWCommentsRoos are gettable, but first the Crows, says Daisy

West Coast AFLW coach Daisy Pearce says any team is “gettable”, including undefeated North Melbourne, as the Eagles enter the final month of the season chasing a maiden finals berth.

Glen Quartermain

A proposed Tasmanian with a roof. Supplied

AFLPremium‘Open it up’: Clarko’s view on Tassie roof

Ahead of a freezing forecast in Hobart, Alastair Clarkson has delivered an ice-cold reality check about North Melbourne and Richmond's rebuild expectations.

News Corp Australia

Jack Darling has joined Doug Wade and Lance Franklin in achieving a remarkable goalkicking feat.

AFLCommentsPremiumDarling joins LEGENDS with ultra-rare goalkicking feat

Jack Darling has produced a feat of goalkicking consistency matched only by two of the greatest forwards in AFL/VFL history. See what it is in this week’s A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has returned to Melbourne. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)

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The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Simpson weighs up shock AFL coaching return after move home

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has moved home to Melbourne and is considering a return to football, The West Australian can reveal.

Jakeb Waddell

Sam Kekovich boycotting North Melbourne centenary celebration is barely worth getting angry about.

North Melbourne KangaroosVideoCommentsMen do not own football as much as they think they do

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s not even worth getting too fired up about, but yet again a champion of the game has shown just how of touch they really are.

Georgie Parker

Fremantle’s Jordan Clark is underrated because he doesn’t play in Victoria, according to Alistair Clarkson.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumVictorian media ‘underrate’ Fremantle gun: Clarkson

Master coach Alastair Clarkson believes Fremantle dasher Jordan Clark is underrated because he does not play in Victoria.

Jackson Barrett

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says  dominant ruckman Tristan Xerri is not the only midfield force the Dockers need to be wary of heading into Saturday night’s ‘away’ game against North Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLongmuir: Ruck battle just Xerri on top of Roos danger game

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says dominant ruckman Tristan Xerri is not the only threat the Dockers need to be wary of heading into Saturday night’s ‘away’ game against North Melbourne.

Glen Quartermain

Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Migue stunned North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar when he gave him the keys to the city.

AFLVideoCommentsKeys to the City of Bunbury open door for Zurhaar mirth

Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Migue stunned North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar when he gave him the keys to the city following the club’s win over West Coast, and his teammates have relished the chance to mock him since.

Craig O'Donoghue

Riley Hardeman has played off half back this year.

AFLVideoCommentsWA youngster Hardeman confident ahead of Dockers clash

WA youngster Riley Hardeman is bringing plenty of confidence into North Melbourne’s clash with Fremantle on Saturday after locking down a spot in defence.

Aaron Kirby

Tristan Xerri starred for the Roos in Bunbury.

AFL CommentsX marks the spot: Roos eager to make Bunbury a stronghold

North Melbourne’s first-up victory in Bunbury was a big step in making the club’s new Hands Oval home an unlikely stronghold, according to one of its stars.  

Jackson Barrett

Andrew McQualter says the Eagles will need to be vulnerable to get past their woes.

AFLVideoComments‘We need to be able to put those games away’: McQualter

Andrew McQualter concedes West Coast “didn’t handle the heat” late in the game and must learn how to close out matches after their late fade-away against North Melbourne in Bunbury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Ryan rues a missed opportunity.

AFLVideoCommentsBun-BURIED: Wasteful Eagles taught late lesson in South West

North Melbourne embraced their newest home away from home to over-run a wasteful West Coast and claim a historic 10-point win at Hands Oval in Bunbury on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harvey Johnston

AFLCommentsPremiumBack to basics: Young Eagle on how WAFL team must improve

Young West Coast wingman Harvey Johnston says they must get better at the basics if they’re going to improve at the WAFL level and push their senior teammates.

Mitchell Woodcock

Reuben Ginbey and Brady Hough in Bunbury at Hands Oval.

AFLCommentsHometown hero Hough on what Bunbury clash means to him

Brady Hough is ready to embrace a historic home clash in the South West, with the Eagle set to thrive in front of family and friends in familiar conditions.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Darling faces his old team on Sunday, and right, Luke Hodge going up against Jarryd Roughead and Hawthorn for the first time as a Lion in 2018.

AFLCommentsPremiumHodge: What it’s like when long-time teammates become rivals

Luke Hodge is the only premiership player in AFL history to have played more games than Jack Darling before facing their old club. He opens up on what will be going through the ex-Eagle’s mind ahead of Sunday.

Chris Robinson

West Coast Eagles’ Brady Hough with fans in Bunbury at Hands Oval.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumSouth Wests’ anticipation building for historic AFL game

Anticipation in the South West is continuing to build ahead of a history-making day on Sunday which will see Bunbury’s Hands Oval stage the first AFL game for premiership points in regional WA.

Amber Lilley and Josh Kempton

Harley Reid has drawn plenty of parallels to Richmond legend Dustin Martin.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Just so powerful’: Clarko draws Harley-Dusty comparison

Harley Reid has drawn plenty of parallels to Richmond legend Dustin Martin in his first season-and-a-half at the top level and another big name has made the comparison: North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson.

Josh Kempton

North Melbourne assistant coach Michael Barlow.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBarlow believes Kangaroos’ Sandgropers primed for home game

North Melbourne will field six Sandgropers in their clash with West Coast in Bunbury on Sunday and assistant coach Michael Barlow is confident they will relish the chance to play in their home State.

Josh Kempton

North Melbourne youngster Riley Hardeman will play his first game in WA on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsHardeman happy to be home ahead of Roos Bunbury clash

North Melbourne youngster Riley Hardeman says he can’t wait to run out onto the ground in Bunbury on Sunday for his first AFL game in his home state.

Aaron Kirby

Jamie Cripps is set to return against North Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiership star to boost Eagles for historic Bunbury clash

West Coast premiership star Jamie Cripps has completed a near-miraculous comeback from minor knee surgery only two weeks ago to be named for the Eagles’ clash against North Melbourne in Bunbury on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Stopping star ruckman Tristan Xerri will be “pivotal” for West Coast if they want to claim their second win of the season, according to one of the club’s greats.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles must be Xerri-ripe to take chocolates against Roos

Stopping star ruckman Tristan Xerri will be ‘pivotal’ for West Coast if they want to claim their second win of the season, according to one of the club’s greats.

Mitchell Woodcock

North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel says the young Kangaroos are looking forward to bonding on their 10-day stint in Western Australia.

AFLCommentsHop to it! Sheezel says young Roos excited for WA stint

North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel says the young Kangaroos are looking forward to bonding on their 10-day stint in Western Australia.

Mitchell Woodcock