Ruthless Roos March into Preliminary Final After Keeping Hawks Goalless
North Melbourne secured a dominant 39-point qualifying final victory over Hawthorn, who were held goalless in an AFLW final for the first time. Despite limiting the Roos to their lowest score of the year, the Hawks managed only 3 points themselves in a 5.12 (42) to 0.3 (3) loss at Ikon Park.
This scoreline marks the lowest ever recorded in an AFLW final.
Match Details and Team Changes
- North Melbourne and Hawthorn faced off twice within seven days.
- North Melbourne strengthened their side by adding Vikki Wall and Kate Shierlaw after their previous win.
- Hawthorn made a tactical change, swapping tall players and bringing Jess Vukic back in place of the injured Ellie Symonds.
Conditions and Match Flow
The weather was unpredictable, shifting between humid, windy, dry, and wet, which made the ground slippery. Coupled with the pressure of finals, it resulted in a fast-paced but error-ridden start.
Player Highlights
Erika O’Shea proved a constant threat off half-back as the Roos rolled into another preliminary final.
Additional Coverage
- Full match coverage and stats for Kangaroos vs Hawks available.
- Watch North Melbourne's and Hawthorn's post-match press conferences for in-depth insights.
North Melbourne's commanding performance cements their path to a second premiership as they advance confidently to the preliminary final.
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