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North Melbourne star Jy Simpkin has paid an emotional tribute to sacked coach David Noble after his team pulled off one of the most remarkable wins of the ...

“I’m just so proud of the boys that we were able to withstand. “We knew Richmond were going to come at us,” Simpkin said. “It’s an amazing feeling,” Simpkin told Fox Footy post-game. “It’s been such a tough season for them, but they keep fronting up, keep showing up, keep going to work, they keep copping it in the media – so for them to get this win, absolutely they should enjoy it.” “We owe this to ‘Nobes’,” Simpkin said. “We’ve had so much go on over this week – not just that but the last couple of years, it’s been so tough – but I’m just so proud of the boys.

Leigh Adams has taken over on an interim basis while the club assesses their options, and the temporary coach has inspired his beleaguered side to a ...

Zurhaar had five goals from five kicks to half-time as the focal point, helping his side to a 32-point lead on the back of remarkable efficiency. It wasn't always pretty - Adams expected mistakes - but it led to the Kangaroos' highest score of the season. Zurhaar was the Kangaroos' hero in attack as Jy Simpkin (34 disposals), Luke Davies-Uniacke (28) and Hugh Greenwood (24) played integral roles in the midfield. It was a blow to the Tigers' finals hopes, leaving them clinging to eighth spot on percentage ahead of a clash with Fremantle in round 19. Caretaker coach Leigh Adams has led North Melbourne to the biggest upset of the AFL season in a stunning four-point win over Richmond. Cam Zurhaar kicked six goals - including the match-winner with less than three minutes left - as the Kangaroos triumphed 14.8 (92) to 11.22 (88) at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

The rock-bottom AFL side ended their 14-game losing run in dramatic fashion on Saturday night, beating Richmond by four points in a stirring response to ...

Jy Simpkin has paid tribute to David Noble after North Melbourne's huge victory on Saturday Jy Simpkin has paid an emotional tribute to former coach David Noble after North Melbourne recorded a much-needed win at Marvel Stadium. - Jy Simpkin has paid tribute to David Noble after North Melbourne's big win

On the day that North Melbourne snapped their 14-game losing streak, president Sonja Hood confirmed she has contacted Alastair Clarkson's management.

The club is confident they will gain more traction in re-signing out-of-contract players they want to play with North Melbourne in 2023. Their next pick is in the 50s, having traded away future picks last season, and they are looking to add mature players during the trade period. But if you can guarantee me that emotion after the game every week, I would love to do it.” Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. They had led by 32 points at half-time, only to fall behind late in the game, before Cam Zurhaar delivered his sixth goal to seal the win. Internal and external people will have input into the eventual decision, with Hood confirming on Saturday that she had contacted Clarkson’s manager.

The caretaker coach strikes again, with some serious help from Cameron Zurhaar and a woefully inefficient Richmond.

Richmond kicked a putrid 0.6 from shots inside 40m in the first half, with Jack Riewoldt among the worst culprits, while co-captain Tony Nankervis missed a rushed shot from the top of the goal square. With nothing but grass in front of him, Aarts ill-advisedly chose to play on and was brought down in a tackle as Richmond scrapped just a behind from the play. None of North Melbourne’s players should lack motivation after the events of this week and, frankly, all season but the Tigers made it easier for them to make a statement. In the most bonkers match of the year, Zurhaar snatched back the lead for the Kangaroos inside the last three minutes after Richmond looked likely to deliver heartbreak for their last-placed opponents. North Melbourne have ended a 14-game losing streak in the upset of the year that left fans watching on in disbelief on Saturday. North Melbourne stun Richmond after hellish week in upset of the year

Just minutes after North's first win after 14 straight losses, Jy Simpkin paid tribute to his recently-depa...

We've had so much go on over this week, but not only this week, the last couple of years have been so tough. This is for you, Nobes, you deserve it, mate." 22. (88) win at Marvel Stadium.

Frustrated Tigers coach Damien Hardwick declared “Richmond was killing Richmond” after his wasteful side fell to a four-point loss to bottom-placed North ...

A quick kick inside 50 resulted in Phoenix Spicer snapping successfully just as the siren sounded, giving the Roos a seven-edge at the first change despite trailing 16-7 in side 50s. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. Jack Riewoldt finished with 2.6, including squandering two regulation attempts in the final term. But the Kangaroos weren’t done, Zurhaar delivering the fatal blow. When Noah Balta delivered from 55m after the siren, the Tigers were suddenly within 10 points at the final change. Jack Riewoldt finished with 2.6 and encapsulated the Tigers’ woes in front of goal. Bolton was awarded a 50m penalty. Forward Cam Zurhaar, who had Dylan Grimes as his initial opponent, booted a career-high six goals, including five to half-time - each with a typically boisterous celebration. We didn’t. That’s the reality of it.” Stephenson, with 23 touches and 835 metres gained, was superb. Unfortunately, he probably made a decision that, if he had his time again, he would take back. “We are what I think is a quite capable side.

Ross Lyon spoke for the first time on the Sunday Rub after being heavily linked to the North Melbourne coaching job. Lyon said that he's humbled to be ...

You don't need to be a sports journalist, writer, or footy expert to state the obvious - the North Melbourne Football Club has been…

Of course, the Kangas deserved to celebrate a great win against arguably the best team in the past 5 years. Are they happy to be a mediocre club for the foreseeable future? At the end of the day though, four points is four points and the win should not be treated as some sort of grand final. In saying that though, where are the signs that the good times will occur anytime soon? To say North supporters have had it tough is a massive understatement as they have endured constant pain. Is there a counter argument that we should let the players enjoy a rare victory and make the most of it?

It's been a tumultuous few weeks in the spotlight - now the No.1 draft pick has finally had his say amid speculation that he's unhappy at the Roos.

I think he handled it really well and went about his business, so it was good that we could get the win for him.” At the moment, I’m really happy,” he said. “I know he’s a star-factor player, but he’s abusing his teammates on field. “I’m just trying to take it week by week and try get this club where we want it to go; that’s my goal at the moment, and what I want to do is try to get us to where we want to be. “I took it as a positive, really, and thought I’d just go back and try play as well as I can and obviously get myself back in the ones,” he said. Stream them all for free on 7plus >>

North Melbourne's six-goal hero Cameron Zurhaar says Saturday's chaotic victory over Richmond is overdue reward for the “tough slog” the Kangaroos have ...

I was just so happy to get the win – it means the world. Zurhaar twice kicked five majors in a game in the 2019 season but this was a career-best effort and came at the end of a hellish week where the Roos sacked coach David Noble after five wins in 38 matches. Cameron Zurhaar was at the heart of North Melbourne’s stunning upset of Richmond, but does he plan to re-sign with the Kangaroos?

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has confirmed he told North Melbourne CEO Ben Amarfio he would “absolutely not” consider a return to coaching in ...

“You can’t just push for one decision, then that decision happens and then criticise it. “It’s tough for him. “He’s been going through the ringer, he’s been copping it a little bit so I’ve been checking in with him to see how he’s going.