AFL
Harry Sheezel. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 25, 2025, 5:11 pm
Sheezel inspires at Maccabi AFL GF breakfast event
Eddie McGuire and Harry Sheezel and were among the panellists at a Maccabi Victoria event at the MCG.
By AJN STAFF
Bachar Houli holding the 2022 Jolson-Houli Cup. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 8, 2023, 6:42 am
Houli deletes offensive pro-Palestine post
"His comments are deeply offensive and disappointing to our players, who played in the Jolson-Houli Cup for the past three years, as well as to the club."
By Shane Desiatnik
Harry Sheezel during his 2023 Syd Barker Medal acceptance speech.
September 22, 2023, 7:20 am
Sheezel named Roos’ Best & Fairest
"This [award] is a massive honour, so to see some of the champions who have won it in the past, and now to be a part of that history, is very special."
By AJN STAFF
The Jackas celebrate winning the 2023 VAFA men's thirds division 4 premiership. Photo: Dennis Timm/VAFA Media
September 7, 2023, 11:24 am
Double premiership glory for AJAX as history made
'Togetherness, and toughness, have been our theme, and I know how much work the players have put in behind the scenes.'
By Shane Desiatnik
Harry Sheezel speaking with Sarah Jones after receiving the 2023 AFL Rising Star Award. Photo: Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos
September 7, 2023, 11:16 am
Harry Sheezel wins AFL Rising Star award
Jewish 18-year-old North Melbourne player Harry Sheezel has been recognised in the highest possible way, winning the AFL’s Rising Star Award, earning 54 out of a maximum of 60 votes.
By Shane Desiatnik
2023 AFL Rising Star award winner, North Melbourne Kangaroos player Harry Sheezel, holding the award at the club's Arden Street training base, on August 31. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP Image
August 31, 2023, 3:43 pm
Harry Sheezel wins 2023 AFL Rising Star award
Harry Sheezel’s impressive debut AFL season was recognised in the highest possible way on August 30.
By Shane Desiatnik
June 19, 2023, 3:06 pm
VIDEO INTERVIEW: One-on-one with Harry Sheezel
AFL North Melbourne Kangaroos young gun Harry Sheezel reflects on his extraordinary debut season as he’s tipped to be the next Rising Star.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos
May 25, 2023, 1:27 pm
Sheezel shines at half-forward
The 18-year-old had an outstanding game, kicking two goals and two behinds, making five tackles and 25 disposals
By AJN STAFF
Daniel Ferrai (left), the great-great-grandson of William Cooper, presents team Israel Blue's Eitan Potash with the William Cooper Medal. In the background are AFL Israel co-founders Ido Schnitzer (left) and Shir Shalev.
May 4, 2023, 2:17 pm
Beersheba hosts AFL Anzac event
It is hoped it will become an annual event, and it served as a handy warm-up event for players in the Israeli Beasts men's national team heading to the 2023 AFL Euro Cup...
By Shane Desiatnik
The Israeli Beasts national men's Aussie Rules football squad.
April 18, 2023, 6:43 am
AFL Israel to host nation’s first ‘international’
Much more than just a game, the AFL Israel 2023 Anzac Match program will begin mid-afternoon, when both teams will join a guided tour of the nearby Beersheba Anzac Memorial Centre
By Shane Desiatnik
Harry Sheezel spoils the mark for the Dockers' Sam Switkowski at Perth's Optus Stadium on March 25. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images via AFL Photos
April 2, 2023, 7:09 am
Kangaroos win again with Harry at the helm
“He plays like he’s already played 150 games … He is cool, calm, and collected, and never gets too fussed.
By Shane Desiatnik
Harry Sheezel (centre) is congratulated by teammates, and Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson (right), after North Melbourne's round one win over the Eagles at Marvel Stadium last Saturday. Photos: Peter Haskin
March 23, 2023, 9:15 am
Super start for rising star Sheezel
Sheezel was a constant presence around the ball, on his way to collecting the third most disposals on debut in the history of the VFL and AFL, and the most since 1991.
By JONO BARUCH
Harry Sheezel made his AFL debut with a stunning first-up game for the North Melbourne Kangaroos, as they defeated the West Coast Eagles by 5 points at Marvel Stadium. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 22, 2023, 2:35 pm
AFL clarifies position on Israeli flag after confusion
AFL says email sent by an official about the Israeli flag 'was an incorrect interpretation of our conditions of match day entry policy'
By AJN STAFF
18-3-23 Harry Sheezel made his AFL debut with a stunning first up game for the North Melbourne Kangaroos as they defeated the West Coast Eagles by 5 points at Marvel Stadium. Sheezel was the leading possesion winner on the ground, amassing 34 disposals (22 kicks, 12 hanballs) and 9 marks. After just one game, Harry has already become a cult figue at the club and is in line for the Round 1 NAB Rising Star nomination. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 18, 2023, 8:00 pm
Sheezel shines in ‘perfect debut’
Harry Sheezel showed his class and composure in a near best on ground display on his VFL/AFL debut.
By JONO BARUCH
The moment Harry Sheezel found out he was in the Kangaroos starting side for round one of the 2023 AFL season at t team meeting on March 14. Photo: Screenshot of footage from North Melbourne Kangaroos
March 15, 2023, 2:52 pm
Clarkson names Harry Sheezel for round 1 AFL debut
The former AJAX junior was told he will be in the Kangaroos’ starting team list by head coach Alastair Clarkson, surrounded by teammates.
By Shane Desiatnik
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