North Melbourne won't "dig too deep" into an ugly 85-point loss to Hawthorn, with coach Alastair Clarkson insisting the club's recent body of work is more important.

Melbourne will continue to explore hard-nosed midfielder Jack Viney as a forward option in the back-end of its floundering 2025 season.

North Melbourne kicked four goals from five inside 50s to start the final quarter. Fremantle went back into its shell and lost shape in response to North’s pressure.

It is alleged Noah Laurin and Nashir Hassani dressed as security guards so they could access the Grand Prix in Albert Park, Melbourne’s southeast, on March 16. Picture: Tiktok ...

The AFL Commission ratified the recommendation of a 2.30pm start at its meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday. But the commission will continue to review the start time for future grand finals.

AFL grand final will start at 2.30pm in 2025 The annual push for a night-time AFL grand final was feverish again this year and now league bosses have made a decision.

AFL grand final will start at 2.30pm in 2025 The annual push for a night-time AFL grand final was feverish again this year and now league bosses have made a decision.

The AFL Commission ratified the recommendation of a 2:30pm start at the Commission meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday. But the Commission will continue to review the start time for future grand finals.

The Melbourne Demons have raised eyebrows after re-signing one of their star performers until 2034. The new deal will see the dynamic small forward earn a staggering $12million.

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