Roos paid Thompson $100,000

The Kangaroos were forced to pay Nathan Thompson a $100,000 settlement as a result of last year's botched handling of the decision to delist the veteran forward.

Kangaroos coach turns it around

Dean Laidley is a changed man. His players, who are having longer conversations with him now, have noticed it, and so have the North Melbourne staff.

Land of the rising son

Matt Campbell's late mother was in his thoughts on Saturday.

Laidley eyes longer cup run this time around

North Melbourne coach aims for sustained run in pre-season competition, believing last year's first-round exit hurt his team's preparation.

Wayne Carey pleads guilty to assault

Wayne Carey apologises to police after pleading guilty to one count of assault and resisting police over an incident at his luxury Port Melbourne apartment.

Harvey wants less shin, more excitement spin

Roos skipper Brent Harvey is pleased with his club's present and excited about its future.

North signs off on Arden Street revival

The long-awaited redevelopment of the Arden Street football ground could begin as soon as next week.

North bans Edwards for drink-driving

North Melbourne forward Aaron Edwards will not play before round five of the home-and-away season after being caught speeding and then refusing an alcohol test.

Edwards suspended by North for drink-driving

North Melbourne forward Aaron Edwards has been suspended for the club's pre-season campaign and the first four matches of the premiership season because of a drink-driving offence.

Members finally take control at North Melbourne

Ownership of the North Melbourne Football Club will be officially handed back to its members today.

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