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North Melbourne v Brisbane: 2025 AFLW grand final – live
- North Melbourne sealed a perfect AFLW season and became the first team to win back-to-back premierships, cementing a historic double in the competition.
- Ash Riddell delivered a standout grand final with 39 disposals, underpinning the Kangaroos' triumph and adding to the season-decider records.
- Jasmine Garner and Jenna Bruton shared the midfield load, with Garner collecting 28 touches and Bruton slotting multiple goals as the margin widened late.
- Emma Kearney and Libby Birch anchored North Melbourne's defensive unit, continuing a veteran-led, high-performance approach that underpinned the undefeated season.
- Brisbane's Dawes and Conway stood out with notable disposals, but the Kangaroos' depth and discipline overwhelmed the Lions in the second half.
- The Ikon Park grand final sold out again, underscoring the rapid growth and rising profile of women's football as a marquee event.
- Peking Duk provided pre-match entertainment, highlighting the AFLW's growing crossover appeal and event-style grand finals.
- Lineups featured experienced inclusions like Emma Kearney, Eliza Shannon, and Erika O'Shea, signaling continuity and reliability for the title decider.
- Analysts highlighted resource levels and coaching quality as key drivers behind North Melbourne and Brisbane's successful seasons.
- New reference confirms North Melbourne’s perfect season and back-to-back premierships, reinforcing a historic first in AFLW history.
- The grand final images gallery highlights the Kangaroos' dominant display and the Lions' struggle to match North Melbourne's rhythm in the final term.
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