The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will have the opportunity to win a maiden AFLW premiership on Sunday when they face the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park.

The Roos knocked off the minor premiers Adelaide by a solitary point in last week's preliminary final to reach their first ever Grand Final, while the Lions held off the Cats to triumph by four points in another thriller.

In front of a sold-out Ikon Park, the final instalment of the 2023 AFLW season is going to be huge.

Set your matchday reminders

Sunday, December 3
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v Brisbane at Ikon Park, 2.30pm AEDT

So you don't miss it, or any other games this season, make sure to sync the fixture to your calendar.

The opposition

A preliminary final victory over Geelong in Queensland last weekend saw the Lions book their fifth Grand Final appearance in eight seasons.

Shannon Campbell's late go-ahead goal proved the sealer as Brisbane took back the lead in the fourth quarter from a persistent Cats outfit.

A concern for Brisbane is the health of All-Australian forward Dakota Davidson. The centrepiece of Brisbane's forward line will need to prove her fitness in the coming days after suffering a knee injury last weekend.

The in-form Roo

Jenna Bruton

Just when the Crows started to assert some authority on Sunday's preliminary final, in stepped Jenna Bruton.

The experienced hard-nosed onballer finished with a game-high 28 disposals and seven tackles, but it was her third quarter that stood out.

Refusing to lose any contest, Bruton racked up 13 touches and four inside 50s, and set up Tahlia Randall's second major of the day.

Last time we met

North Melbourne's first opportunity of the 2023 season to land a blow on one of the League's 'top three' teams (Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne), went begging in Round 4, when the Lions ended the Roos' undefeated start to the year in nailbiting fashion.

Playing in Tasmania, where the Roos were undefeated, Darren Crocker's group was well in control throughout the first half and took a three-goal buffer into the main break, but the Lions responded strongly in the third term.

Consecutive goals to Bre Koenen and Taylor Smith put the visitors in the mix, and a Campbell major with five minutes remaining in the fourth proved to be the dagger as North Melbourne struggled to generate scores.

Jas Garner and Ash Riddell combined for 61 disposals, with Garner also adding a goal, while Emma King booted two goals from her 13 touches.

Ticketing

Tickets for the 2023 NAB AFLW Grand Final on Sunday, December 3 at Ikon Park are sold out. Should further tickets become available, they will be released at 12pm AEDT Friday, December 1 via Ticketmaster.

All patrons, including juniors, must have pre-purchased ticket to enter the venue. There will be no gate sales or tickets available for purchase at the venue.

While access for Juniors (Under 18) is free, they must hold a ticket. Any junior without a pre-purchased ticket will not be permitted access to the match.

Gates open from 12.50pm AEDT, with pre-match entertainment from 1.30pm, and ball up at 2.30pm AEDT. Patrons are advised to arrive early, to avoid queues. 

In advance of arriving at Ikon Park, all patrons are advised to have their digital ticket ready for scanning for the smoothest entry to the venue.

Patrons are also advised to check their ticket ahead of their arrival, to identify their nominated gate for entry. Patrons must enter via the gate marked on their ticket.

For any match day ticketing issues, there will be Box Offices located at Gate 5 and Gate 6 with staff available for support and troubleshooting.

Fan venue

Cheer on the girls with other Kangaroos fans this weekend and watch the Grand Final live at the Sarah Sands Hotel.

Sarah Sands Hotel
29 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
2.30pm

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Membership

If you haven't already, become a 2023 AFLW North Melbourne member.

Joining up as a member will give you priority access to AFLW finals tickets!

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Sunday's Grand Final will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and for Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers.

Team selection

North Melbourne will name its extended squad on Thursday at 6.20pm before revealing its final 21-player team on Friday at 5pm.

Stay connected on social media

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Bring on the Lions!