Ruthless Roos march into prelim after keeping Hawks goalless

North Melbourne secured a commanding 39-point win over Hawthorn in a qualifying final, advancing closer to their second AFLW premiership. The Roos defeated the Hawks 5.12 (42) to 0.3 (3), holding Hawthorn goalless and restricting them to the lowest score ever recorded in an AFLW final.

Match Overview

Despite Hawthorn limiting North Melbourne to their lowest score of the season, they failed to score themselves in front of a tense crowd at Ikon Park. The clash marked the second meeting between these teams in just seven days.

Team Changes

North Melbourne added Vikki Wall and Kate Shierlaw to their strong lineup after last week's victory.
Hawthorn swapped tall players, bringing in Jess Vukic to replace the injured Ellie Symonds.

Weather and Conditions

The weather was unpredictable—humid, windy, dry, and wet at times—creating slippery conditions. Combined with finals pressure, the game began with frantic and cautious play from both sides.

Key Player Performance

“Erika O’Shea proves a constant threat off half-back as the Roos roll into another preliminary final.”

Additional Resources

Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Hawks clash in the first qualifying final of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season
North Melbourne's press conference after their qualifying final match against Hawthorn
Hawthorn's press conference after their qualifying final match against North Melbourne

Summary: North Melbourne dominated the qualifying final by holding Hawthorn scoreless, reinforcing their strong bid for a second AFLW premiership amidst challenging conditions.

afl.com.au — 2025-11-07