North Melbourne are two wins away from an undefeated season after defeating Hawthorn in an AFLW qualifying ultimate on Friday night time.
The Roos had a poor night time in assault however had been too polished across the floor as accidents hit the courageous however overmatched Hawks in entrance of 4392 followers at Ikon Park in Carlton.
Alice O’Loughlin of the Kangaroos celebrates a purpose.Credit: AFL Photos through Getty Images
The Roos undefeated streak, courting again to final season, is now as much as 25 video games in succession as they gained 5.12 (42) to Hawthorn’s 0.3 (3).
North will relaxation up for the subsequent week whereas the Hawks will hope the accidents which hit them on this night time gained’t carry over to subsequent weekend’s elimination semi-final.
Roos coach Darren Crocker praised his aspect’s endurance however mentioned they might take a look at their ahead play after lacking out on a number of scoring probabilities.
“That’s most likely be one space that we’ll take a look at,” Crocker mentioned.
“Their capability to not simply defend contained in the defensive 50m [arc], but additionally put stress on the ball provider – typically the ball provider was underneath stress they usually couldn’t get the ball within the areas they needed to.
“We might have been a bit bit higher with the place we put the ball at occasions.”
Libby Birch, Jasmine Garner, Ash Riddell and Erika O’Shea had been amongst North’s finest gamers however they had been sometimes sturdy throughout the bottom in a fiery match whereas Eliza West, Laura Stone, Tilly Lucas-Rodd and Aileen Gilroy had been among the many Hawks finest.
Kaitlyn Ashmore damage her calf and didn’t return within the ultimate time period whereas Aine McDonagh performed via what appeared like a painful knee damage.
The Hawks will play the winner of the elimination ultimate between Carlton and West Coast which shall be performed at Ikon Park on Saturday.
“They made it a very tight, high-pressure contest,” Crocker mentioned.
“But we’ve bought loads of belief in the way in which we play, our system and our id. Hopefully, groups can maintain us for a time frame however it’s going to open up sooner or later.”
