It's the AFLW SuperClash and we're taking on Carlton on Arden Street Oval!

The Roos extended their 2025 record to 5-0 with a commanding win over Brisbane on Sunday, while the Blues have also had a strong start to their campaign, winning four of their first five matches.

When: Saturday, September 20 at 2.35pm AEST
Where: Arden Street Oval, North Melbourne, VIC
Gates Open: 1.35pm
Tickets: Secure your seat here!
Member Access: Scan in using your mobile membership tickets via the NMFC Official App

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Getting to the game

Car
Very limited street parking available for attendees, on Langford St, Laurens St and Macaulay Road. We encourage public transport or rideshare. 

Public transport
The ground is a short walk from North Melbourne train station, accessible by all train lines via Southern Cross or Flinders Street. Also, a short walk from the 57 tram route.

Around the ground

It's the AFLW SuperClash, so get to the ground early for our pre-game celebration to honour the real superheroes from the Royal Children's Hospital, including a reverse guard of honour.  

We're raising money for the Good Friday Appeal, and everyone who makes a donation at the game will get a FREE Mattel toy. Simply head to Roo Squad on the outdoor multi-purpose courts near Fogarty Street to get yours. 

Make your way to Fogarty Street and fill up on treats from a range of food trucks including Mr Fresh Sandwiches, Road Show Coffee, Schnitty Schnitty Bang Bang, Papa's Pierogi and Toms Ice Cream.  

Secure your place on the Mazda Hill with deck chairs, bean bags, picnic rugs and lawn games, open for all fans to enjoy throughout the game. Hop in the CX80 and do your best to cheer loud enough to beat the decibel reader inside for your chance to win an AFLW signed guernsey, plus everyone who enters will get a free player badge. 

Check out our Roo Squad activities and roaming mascots for family fun on the outdoor multi-purpose courts near Fogarty Street. 

Keep an eye out for the Dulux Dog inside Gate 1 - the team from Dulux will be there giving away FREE Dulux Jellybeans. 

Head to the Stomping Ground bar behind the Arden Street goal end for a refreshment at any point throughout the game. 

Macca's Kick 2 Kick is on! Have a kick on the ground after the siren.

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Member item collection
Collect your AFLW Turkish towel from our member hub to add to your collection, located on the basketball courts at the Fogarty side of Arden St. 

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Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Saturday's game will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.

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Bring on the SuperClash!

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have made one change for Saturday's AFLW SuperClash against Carlton at Arden Street Oval.

Defender Tessa Boyd returns to face the Blues, having sat out the Roos' past two games due to a back complaint. 

Boyd replaces winger Taylah Gatt, who will miss after suffering an ankle injury in Round 5 that is expected to sideline her for much of the home and away season.

Irish forward Vikki Wall will line up for what shapes as a lively contest after scans cleared her of an elbow injury.

The Blues sit third on the AFLW ladder after winning four of their opening five games, while the ladder-leading Kangaroos are hoping to preserve their unbeaten record this season.

Fans are encouraged to get to the ground early on Saturday for a pre-game celebration to honour the real superheroes from the Royal Children's Hospital, including a reverse guard of honour.

The SuperClash raises money for the hospital's Good Friday Appeal, and everyone who makes a donation at the game will get a FREE Mattel toy.

The opening bounce at Arden St will be at 2.35pm AEST.

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have seen off yet another challenger to their throne, demolishing Carlton in the SuperClash to the tune of 53 points at Arden Street.

The Blues had been coming off three straight wins – one of which was against last year's Grand Finalist Brisbane – and Saturday's game loomed as the toughest test of all and a good litmus test as to just how much they had improved.

The answer? A far better team than last year, but still a long way off seriously challenging the commanding Kangaroos, who were a clear class above in the 12.7 (79) to 4.2 (26) victory.

Carlton's pressure was excellent in the first half and it took some very neat skills by hand and foot for North Melbourne to work its way out of contests.

Once on the outside, the Roos glided across the field, Amy Smith and Tess Craven waxing lyrical on the wings and comfortably covering the absence of Taylah Gatt, out for an extended period with a syndesmosis injury suffered last week.

Rising first-year Poppy Scholz was swung from defence to attack in the second term, and had an instant impact, kicking the Blues' first goal for the game.

But Carlton continually coughed up the footy in its defensive zone, with 31 of North Melbourne's first 34 points coming directly from turnover.

KANGAROOS v BLUES Full match coverage and stats

Ash Riddell continued to accumulate the ball at will, breaking her own League disposal record with 44, while Jas Garner put in a well-rounded performance, tackling hard and being a presence all over the field.

By contrast, Erone Fitzpatrick and Dayna Finn – who have been such a source of run and excitement in the past month – were well and truly muted, with the former matched up against fellow Irishwoman Erika O'Shea for portions of the game.

Despite kicking 12 majors, the Roos didn't have a multiple goalkicker till their eighth goal when Alice O'Loughlin secured her second, such was their spread of scoring power across the ground.

North Melbourne suffered a late blow before the opening siren, losing tough forward Vikki Wall to the elbow injury she picked up last week, but it had no bearing on the final result.

The rise of the quiet North achievers
They fly under the radar, and you get the sense that's just how they like it. Wingers Smith and Craven are just as integral to North Melbourne's performance as Riddell and Garner, providing ever-dependable layers on the outside of the contest and tireless running across all four quarters. Smith is in comfortably career-best form this year, averaging 18.2 disposals per match (before Saturday's game), up from 12.6 last year, while Craven is often entrusted with the kick-outs and then bobs up down the other end in front of goal.

Up next
North Melbourne takes on Essendon at Windy Hill on Friday afternoon – a public holiday in Melbourne – while Carlton hosts Fremantle at Ikon Park in the twilight slot on the same day.

NORTH MELBOURNE     2.2     5.3     8.5     12.7     (79)
CARLTON                              0.1     1.2     2.2      4.2     (26)

GOALS
North Melbourne: O'Loughlin 2, Randall 2, Garner 2, Riddell, Shierlaw, Craven, Bruton, Bogue, Smith
Carlton: Bohanna 2, Scholz, S.McKay 

BEST
North Melbourne: Garner, Riddell, Smith, Craven, Bruton, Tripodi
Carlton: Hill, Finn, Cordner, Fitzgerald

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Nil
Carlton: Nil

LATE CHANGES
North Melbourne: Vikki Wall (elbow), replaced in selected side by Amy Gavin Mangan
Carlton: Nil

Crowd: 2,633 at Arden Street Oval