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Kangas go back-to-back to complete perfect AFLW season
North Melbourne have pulled off a perfect season and become the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships with a 40-point win over the Brisbane Lions. Ash Riddell starred in the Kangaroos’ 9.2 (56) to 2.4 (16) triumph at a sold-out Ikon Park on Saturday night, the league’s best-and-fairest winner breaking yet another record with 39 disposals.
‘We may never lose again’: Euphoric scenes as Roos win back-to-back AFLW flags, go undefeated
North Melbourne have done the remarkable, going through the entire 2025 season without dropping a game to win their second straight flag. Follow along for all the reaction.
- Roy Ward, Danny Russell and Russell Bennett
The Kangaroos banned one phrase this season. On Sunday, celebrating with fans, they could finally use it
With the self-inflicted pressure of going through the AFLW season undefeated released, North Melbourne had the chance to relax and soak up the adoration of their fans.
- Staff reporters and AAP
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- Opinion
Season 10 delivered thrills but the AFL should not be patting themselves on the back
We’ve come a long way since the history-making lockout at Ikon Park in 2017, but now isn’t the time for the AFL to sit back and pat itself on the back.
- Kelli Underwood
Kangaroos clinch AFLW title
North Melbourne smashed the Brisbane Lions in the AFLW grand final.
‘Tell me to retire’: How a football legend broke her own promise
If Emma Kearney becomes a three-time premiership player on Saturday night it could signal a big career change for the AFLW champion.
- Hannah Kennelly
‘We needed some mongrel’: The harsh moment that led to back-to-back Kangaroo flags
When North Melbourne lost to Melbourne in 2023, veteran star Emma Kearney called for a harder edge. Her teammates answered the call.
- Danny Russell and Roy Ward
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One more than Erin: North star’s stunning new AFLW mark, teammate laughs off Nasiah-like snub
North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner has won the AFLW MVP award for the third time, one more than one of the legends of the women’s game.
- Hannah Kennelly
In pictures: the 2025 W Awards in Melbourne
The AFLW’s best and fairest winner and All Australian team to be announced at the W Awards
- April Lombardo
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