Laidley confident Kangaroos can keep up form

North Melbourne may have a chance to strengthen its claim on a spot in the top eight against cellar-dweller Melbourne.

Campbell shows he's no flash in the pan

A dazzling three-bounce run and handball to Shannon Grant in the closing stages against Collingwood was a highlight of North Melbourne's thrilling win last Friday night.

Question mark hangs over Grant's future

The future of North Melbourne premiership player Shannon Grant hangs in the balance after the 31-year-old said yesterday he had not thought about playing on next year.

Eyes have it: scrap the alternative strips

Who was responsible for whingeing long and loud enough about colour clashes to prompt the AFL and its clubs to go down the path of alternative strips?

McGuire shows his stripes over jumper clash

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says he is tired of the continuing debate over the jumper clash between his side and North Melbourne.

Petrie dishes up all-round performance

Drew Petrie's story is a well-known one now. During his 147-game career, he has played as a key forward, as a key back and also as a ruckman.

North still in the hunt

North Melbourne ran all over Collingwood in the second half at Telstra Dome to win by 18 points and keep its finals chances well and truly alive.

Pies forwards 'ordinary': Malthouse

A goalless Travis Cloke, who had his hands on the ball just nine times last night, should not be blamed for Collingwood's 18-point loss to North Melbourne.

Woods turn back on chance to join top bracket

Collingwood has built a reputation as a team that refuses to accept its fate. This season, it has become a team that refuses to embrace its destiny.

Mick Nolan - a big-hearted 'cobber' to all

When you have a girth that has earned you the nickname Galloping Gasometer, and your sunny disposition is a people magnet, remembering names can become a problem.

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