North Melbourne Kangaroos
Opinion
AFL 2024
Latest allegations should spell the end of Tarryn Thomas’ career
If new allegations of harassment against former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas are verified, his case to return to play AFL football must be ruled off for good.
- by Greg Baum
Latest
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AFL 2024
Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.
- by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Michael Gleeson
Demons the real deal after taking down Cats; Merrett-inspired Dons topple Eagles in thriller
Melbourne ended Geelong’s undefeated start to 2024 while St Kilda, Essendon and Sydney came away with wins.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu and Andrew Stafford
AFL clubs wary of reputation damage in Tarryn Thomas decision
Of 11 AFL clubs who spoke to The Age about a potential return for Thomas, three said they were highly unlikely to offer him a career lifeline. Others will do their homework on the former Kangaroo who was suspended for threatening women.
- by Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Wendy Tuohy
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AFL 2024
‘Forgiveness is not working’: Bartel uncomfortable with potential Thomas return
Essendon coach Brad Scott said his former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is “a good person”, despite having made “some terrible mistakes”. But Jimmy Bartel would be “incredibly uncomfortable” to see Thomas back on an AFL list.
- by Scott Spits and Marnie Vinall
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Domestic violence
AFL to observe a moment’s silence to honour the victims of violence against women
All AFL players, coaches and umpires will observe a moment’s silence in a statement honouring the victims of violence against women in this weekend’s round of AFL games.
- by Jake Niall
Hail Harley: Reid’s the new ‘Prince of Perth’ but is he the Eagles’ saviour?
Harley Reid’s brilliant start to his AFL life begs the question: can one player, particularly one so young, transform a downtrodden club in a matter of months?
- by Marc McGowan
Cats’ seventh heaven before 87,775 at the MCG; Danger does hammy; Dockers dump Dogs
Geelong are sweating on further assessment of Patrick Dangerfield’s latest hamstring injury after the veteran went down during a pulsating 13-point win over fellow heavyweights Carlton.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2024
No Harley on the horizon: Why the 2024 draft won’t provide a quick fix for North
North Melbourne may need to contemplate trading the No.1 pick again to address their extreme key-position shortage and avoid adding to their problematic midfield logjam.
- by Marc McGowan
Hawks clock first win of the season after demolition over Roos; Giants duo cop one-match bans; Swans scorch the Suns in Sydney
Sydney continued their unbeaten run at home this season against the Gold Coast, before the Hawks finally recorded their first win of the 2024 season.
- by Jonathan Drennan, Marnie Vinall and Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2024
They’re winless and in the doldrums. Who will escape footy’s world of pain faster?
Hawthorn and North Melbourne are winless heading into their twilight rumble. But which team is better positioned to bounce out of their cellar-dwelling hell and emerge as a force?
- by Jon Pierik