Two-time North Melbourne premiership coach Denis Pagan has addressed some home truths in a pre-game speech as the Kangaroos mark their AFL centenary.

A passionate pre-game rev up from premiership coach Denis Pagan has sparked the Kangaroos with star Nick Larkey running riot in the opening term.

North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.

The ’Roos are celebrating their historic 1975 flag, the club’s centenary, and last year’s AFLW premiership. The Dogs are aiming to cement their...

The ’Roos are celebrating their historic 1975 flag, the club’s centenary, and last year’s AFLW premiership. The Dogs are aiming to cement their...

The ’Roos are celebrating their historic 1975 flag, the club’s centenary, and last year’s AFLW premiership. The Dogs are aiming to cement their...

North Melbourne will need to call on their famous “Shinboner spirit” like never before if they’re to cause a huge upset in Thursday night footy.

North Melbourne will need to call on their famous “Shinboner spirit” like never before if they’re to cause a huge upset in Thursday night footy.

North Melbourne will need to call on their famous “Shinboner spirit” like never before if they’re to cause a huge upset in Thursday night footy.

An improving Kangaroos side has been given a rude shock by Hawthorn, but coach Alastair Clarkson is backing the club's body of work over recent weeks.