North Melbourne on the Rise

North Melbourne’s captain Nick Larkey is buzzing about their finals push, fueled by recent wins and the expanded wildcard system that now makes September a real possibility. After clawing their way into the top ten, Larkey admits the rebuild has been tough but acknowledges they’re winning more than they’re losing — and that’s the biggest sign of progress. With a brutal run against Port Adelaide, Melbourne, and St Kilda looming, he knows the next few weeks will be the true test. While they’re not yet playing at their peak, the momentum is building, and Larkey’s optimism is grounded in the fact that they’re finding ways to win — and that’s exactly what matters right now. Meanwhile, the league’s been shaken by controversy, from the ARC drama to Tony Modra’s accident — and yes, even some laughs from a young star’s mom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61f4acd53460fccc