North Melbourne is on the cusp of a deal that will see them play two home games a year in WA. Why? They'll get paid millions while helping the AFL ease the travel burden being shouldered by the Eagles and Dockers. At what cost? We ask how it might impact a team that is already struggling to be relevant on field. Featured: Clint Wheeldon, AFL commentator, ABC Sport.

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Why is North going west?

OCT 31, 202414 MIN
ABC SPORT Daily

Why is North going west?

OCT 31, 202414 MIN

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<p>North Melbourne is on the cusp of a deal that will see them play two home games a year in WA. Why? They'll get paid millions while helping the AFL ease the travel burden being shouldered by the Eagles and Dockers. At what cost? We ask how it might impact a team that is already struggling to be relevant on field. Featured: Clint Wheeldon, AFL commentator, ABC Sport.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/connect" target="_blank">Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter</a></p>