North Melbourne Kangaroos
- ROUND TWO
- AFLW
Dons captain cops hefty ban for dangerous tackle; crushing blow for Dees star: What you might have missed
Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.
- Hannah Kennelly and Russell Bennett
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- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Door ajar on Curnow move, Dons hunt a Lion: The trade state of play at each non-finals team
The off-season kicks off now – or at least becomes the major priority – for the clubs that will watch finals from the sidelines.
- Marc McGowan
Swans star reveals medical issue after win over Eagles; AFL finals picture emerges after telling day
Sydney had too much class for their old enemy to handle, after the Crows and Cats locked up the top two heading into the finals.
- Scott Spits, Roy Ward, Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
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- AFL 2025
Destiny in Dogs’ hands as early elimination final awaits; Studio 54: Harry Sheezel’s day out
The Western Bulldogs have destiny in their own hands after setting up an ‘elimination final’ against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium. Meanwhile, Harry Sheezel’s record-equalling day propelled North Melbourne past Richmond in their farewell Hobart game.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
This AFL pick swap was part of North Melbourne’s grand plan. But now they’re on the verge of unwanted history
The Roos bet on themselves to not still be treading water when they sent their 2025 first-round draft pick to Richmond for the Tigers’ No.27 selection last year and their second-rounder this year.
- Marc McGowan
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
Marcus in the middle: AFL clubs zero in on uncontracted Saint
Like his high-profile teammate and housemate Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Marcus Windhager remains out of contract. With the Saints eyeing some big-name recruits, rivals have started circling the versatile midfielder.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
Yet to sign: All 220 out-of-contract players in the AFL named
Twelve clubs have at least a dozen players coming out of contract at the end of the season. We run our eye over who’s likely to stay put, who’s playing the market and who’s days in the AFL are numbered.
- Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Clarkson bemoans ‘hysteria of expectation’; Scott thinks Stewart’s safe; Dockers lose Young again
Alastair Clarkson’s Roos fell in a close one to the Saints, while Geelong coach Chris Scott’s biggest headache from the game against Port Adelaide was a clash involving star defender Tom Stewart, and Fremantle lost their star playmaker again.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
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- AFL 2025
More cash, more seats, more signs: How AFL clubs will benefit from new Marvel Stadium deal
The long-term deal between the AFL and its Docklands tenants is not yet official, but details are starting to emerge.
- Jake Niall
- Four Points
- AFL 2025
Late-night kebab a sign of Cats’ hunger as Roos put in a stinker
Geelong enjoyed a feast on Saturday against the Roos, who were like lambs to the slaughter.
- Michael Gleeson