North Melbourne's Hop‑ing Plea to Keep Star Zane Duursma

North Melbourne’s board is hopping mad – literally – as they scramble to convince star Zane Duursma to stay.

The club has publicly acknowledged that it is trying to persuade Duursma, whose future has become the talk of the AFL, to remain in the Roos’ colours.

Sources say the Roos are desperate to change the mind of the wantaway star, underscoring how crucial his decision is to the team’s plans.

As the saga unfolds, the AFL community watches with a mix of curiosity and amusement, waiting to see whether the Roos can seal the deal and keep Duursma on their side.