Ruthless Roos March Into Preliminary Final After Keeping Hawks Goalless
North Melbourne secured a decisive 39-point victory over Hawthorn in the AFLW qualifying final, continuing their strong push towards a second premiership. The match ended with a score of 5.12 (42) to 0.3 (3), marking Hawthorn's lowest ever score in an AFLW final.
Match Overview
The Kangaroos limited the Hawks to just three points, the lowest score recorded in a final, despite Hawthorn holding North Melbourne to their lowest score of the season. The game took place at Ikon Park, where the crowd was somewhat hostile.
Team Changes and Conditions
- North Melbourne added Vikki Wall and Kate Shierlaw to their lineup following their win in the previous match against Hawthorn just seven days earlier.
- Hawthorn replaced injured Ellie Symonds with Jess Vukic in a swap of tall players.
- Players faced mixed weather—humid, windy, dry, and wet—making the conditions slippery and contributing to a frantic, error-prone start.
Key Performances
Erika O’Shea stood out as a constant threat from half-back as North Melbourne advanced into another preliminary final.
"North Melbourne has continued its seemingly inevitable march to a second premiership with a 39-point qualifying final win over a goalless Hawthorn."
Additional Resources
- Full match coverage and statistics of Kangaroos vs Hawks.
- Extended highlights of the clash from the first qualifying final of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season.
- Press conferences after the match: North Melbourne and Hawthorn.
Summary: North Melbourne dominated with disciplined defense and key additions, shutting out Hawthorn and advancing confidently to the preliminary final.
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