Ruthless Roos March into Preliminary Final After Keeping Hawks Goalless
North Melbourne secured a 39-point win against Hawthorn in the AFLW qualifying final, continuing their strong push toward a second premiership.
Match Summary
The Kangaroos defeated the Hawks 5.12 (42) to 0.3 (3) at Ikon Park, in front of a somewhat hostile crowd. Hawthorn was held scoreless, setting the record for the lowest score in an AFLW final.
Team Changes and Conditions
- North Melbourne added Vikki Wall and Kate Shierlaw to their lineup after their previous win.
- Hawthorn replaced injured Ellie Symonds with Jess Vukic.
- Weather conditions were mixed — humid, windy, dry, and wet — creating a slippery field and a frantic, error-filled start.
Player Highlight
Erika O’Shea proved a constant threat off half-back as the Roos advanced into another preliminary final.
Additional Information
- Both teams had met twice in the previous week.
- Full match coverage and statistics were available along with press conferences from both sides after the match.
North Melbourne’s disciplined defense and effective playmaking drove them to a significant win, denying Hawthorn any goals and solidifying their spot in the next round.
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