North Melbourne

Ziebell in clear, Bomber banned

JACK Ziebell is free to play next week after the match review panel gave the green light to a bump that broke Travis Cloke’s ribs, but a Bomber faces a one-match ban.

‘That’s against the spirit of the game’

KANGAROOS legend Brent Harvey has hit back at suggestions Jack Ziebell should be suspended for a bump on Travis Cloke that left the Bulldogs forward with broken ribs.

Broken ribs out Cloke for a month

TRAVIS Cloke will miss a month after the Western Bulldogs confirmed the key forward had suffered broken ribs against North Melbourne. RECAP THE ACTION

‘I’m a required player’: Roo quashes trade chat

STAR big man Todd Goldstein has laughed off suggestions he could become ‘trade bait’ for North Melbourne after the recent emergence of fellow ruck Braydon Preuss.

Zane steals the show on Good Friday

A YOUNG North Melbourne fan has stolen the show during Brad Scott’s Good Friday post-match press conference as he battles a serious heart condition.

Rule change rushed ‘rather drastically’: Goldy

STAR North Melbourne big man Todd Goldstein believes the AFL has “rather drastically” rushed into scrapping the third man up, saying there is still ample grey area around the new rule.

The beautiful tribute behind Dog’s celebration

IT WAS the bizarre goal celebration that had footy fans scratching their heads. But the reason behind Jake Stringer’s “bunny ears” taunt personified the spirit of the day.

AFL confirms Dogs ruck free kick

THE AFL has moved to clarify a controversial ruck free kick paid to Josh Dunkley, saying the umpire was correct to penalise Andrew Swallow. WATCH THE VIDEO

Let off for Dogs in Good Friday thriller

THE Easter Bunny came early for the Western Bulldogs but it remains to be seen how the reigning premiers are travelling in their flag defence after their escape against North Melbourne.

Sunday teams: Mayne, McCartin dumped

COLLINGWOOD has named Jamie Elliott to face St Kilda but Chris Mayne has been dumped for the forward, while St Kilda has axed Paddy McCartin. RECAP OUR SUPERCOACH CHAT

Last call: Footy fans must show up

THE AFL has said it will review North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs as the two teams to play on Good Friday if today’s match isn’t a sellout.

‘We don’t tend to trade our superstars’

COACH Brad Scott laughed off suggestions Todd Goldstein could be put on trade table at year’s end but declined to say just who is the Kangaroos’ No. 1 ruckman

Dark days driving Marley to be better

MARLEY Williams says he has used the dark days of a 2014 brush with the law to emerge as a better person as he reboots his career at North Melbourne.

Doubting Thomas survives challenges

NORTH Melbourne goal sneak Lindsay Thomas says he has had doubts about surviving at AFL level and credits former teammates for helping him stay on track.

Dal Santo floats potential Goldie trade

FORMER North star Nick Dal Santo believes if his old club is desperate to land a big-name trade at the end of the season, they may need to lose one of their stars.

Pressure of old pleases Lyon in win

ROSS Lyon wielded the axe at selection and it paid off as a rejuvenated Fremantle side defeated the Bulldogs and he lauded the pressure his players applied. SATURDAY BLOG

Preuss wins ruck battle but Giants get points

IN just his third game Braydon Preuss was far from overrawed taking on one of the game’s best big men, but his efforts weren’t enough to prevent North Melbourne going down to GWS.

Dusty, Cripps named, Goldy, Riewoldt back

RICHMOND has named Dustin Martin to face West Coast while Nick Riewoldt looks set for a miracle return for St Kilda. SUPERCOACH CHAT

Knee surgery stalls Wood’s return

NORTH Melbourne forward Mason Wood’s return from injury has been delayed by minor knee surgery after he pulled out of a VFL practice game last weekend.

Luckless Roo suffers another injury setback

MASON Wood’s highly-anticipated return has been delayed after the emerging North Melbourne forward was hurt during a VFL practice match.

SuperCoach: Gray, Sloane redemption

STUDS AND DUDS: ROBBIE Gray and Rory Sloane bounced back to form in spectacular fashion in Round 2 but there are still major cash cow concerns.

Hogan, Lewis set for MRP scrutiny

MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin admits Jordan Lewis and Jesse Hogan could be in strife after the Demons’ narrow win over Carlton.

‘Please make them accountable’

ST KILDA fans have reacted angrily to a number of questionable umpiring decisions that went against the Saints in the final term of their loss to West Coast.

Goldstein in doubt for Cats clash

NORTH Melbourne have Braydon Preuss on standby for their clash with Geelong this weekend after ruckman Todd Goldstein left training on crutches.

Why Gil couldn’t justify a twilight GF

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes a twilight grand final is on the horizon, but says he was not convinced the competition could pull off the shift away from the traditional time this season.

Hodge back but Hawks axe four

HAWTHORN has reacted savagely to last week’s capitulation against Essendon by dumping four players, but Luke Hodge returns as expected. SEE ALL THE TEAMS

AFL expert tips for round 2

THE Kiss of Death was laughing all the way to the bank after a Round 1 packed with upsets threw our expert tipsters into disarray. Here’s who they are backing in round 2.

Could Erin Phillips play against the men?

THE inaugural AFLW Players’ Most Valuable Player Erin Phillips could make the leap to the AFL and play against men, Lauren Wood says. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST

SuperCoach: premiums fire, rookie trouble

STUDS AND DUDS: JOSH Kennedy put the Kangaroos to the sword as Dustin Martin and Dyson Heppell also starred but Dan Hannebery and Robbie Gray struggled.