North Melbourne storms back to beat Essendon, keeps AFLW ladder lead
North Melbourne defeated Essendon 85-33 with Jasmine Garner dominating midfield.
North Melbourne bounced back from a shaky start to crush Essendon 85-33, securing their fourth straight win and keeping the ladder lead in the AFLW. The Bombers came hard early with intense pressure, but the Roos settled and took control.
Jasmine Garner was immense for North, gathering 27 disposals and two goals while creating nine scoring chances. Ash Riddell chipped in with 32 touches and six clearances.
In the forward line, Vikki Wall kicked two goals and Tahlia Randall added three. Essendon's Maddy Prespakis recorded 32 disposals in a strong showing, but the Roos' depth proved too much.
- 85-33 to North Melbourne
- Final score
- 52 points
- Victory margin
- Fourth straight
- Consecutive wins
- 536 metres
- Garner's metres gained
Why it mattersNorth Melbourne moving closer to locking in a finals spot with their form.
AustraliaKangaroos' winning run shapes the AFLW title race in the weeks ahead.
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