The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos head to Kinetic Stadium in Frankston this week for a first-time meeting with Hawthorn.

The Friday night clash will be a battle between the top two sides on the AFLW table, with the minor premiership-winning Roos in first spot and the Hawks in second.

When: Friday, October 31 at 7.15pm AEDT
Where: Kinetic Stadium, Frankston, VIC
Gates Open: 5pm
Tickets: Secure your spot here!

Getting to the ground

Public transport
Kinetic Stadium is just a nine-minute walk from Frankston Train Station. With frequent services from various Metro Melbourne stations, catching the train is a convenient way to travel to and from the game.

For the most direct walking route, exit the station via Young Street, turn left, and follow the road straight to the stadium.

Plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au/journey

Car
Frankston is approximately a 45-minute drive from Melbourne. There are several public parking options nearby, but please be aware that fees and restrictions may apply.

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Bring on the final round of the season!

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have made three changes to their side ahead of the final round of the home and away season.

Premiership players Emma Kearney, Jenna Bruton and Taylah Gatt all return to the team to face Hawthorn at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston on Friday night.

Kearney and Bruton were managed for Round 11, while Friday will see Gatt make her first appearance since she suffered an ankle injury against Brisbane in Round 5.

Captain Jasmine Garner is named in midfield as she prepares to play her 100th AFLW match.

The Roos have chosen to manage forwards Kate Shierlaw and Vikki Wall as they prepare for the upcoming finals series.

Last weekend's debutant Ella Slocombe has been omitted and will join Claire Mahony and Georgia Stubs as an emergency.

Bouncedown at Kinetic stadium is scheduled for 7.15pm AEDT tomorrow night.

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos own a new V/AFL record, after winning their 24th consecutive game in the club's first ever AFLW meeting with Hawthorn on Friday night.

In a tune-up for a finals campaign which the Kangaroos could begin with a qualifying final rematch against the Hawks, they won by 49 points at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston, 10.7 (67) to 2.6 (18).

HAWKS v KANGAROOS Full match coverage and stats

Tahlia Randall kicked four goals to extend her season tally to 22, one short of competition leading goalkicker Indy Tahau.

Captain Jasmine Garner had, by her stratospheric standards, a relatively quiet outing in her milestone 100th AFLW game, going goalless and earning 24 disposals, though she still exerted plenty of influence.

Ball magnet Ash Riddell continued her outstanding 2025 campaign, amassing 28 disposals, eight intercepts, six score involvements and 432m gained. 

The 24-game winning streak, which stretches back to Round 3 last season, takes the Roos past the fearsome Geelong men's side of 1952-53 to establish the longest winning run in VFL/AFL/AFLW history.

Randall thumped through a set shot from 45m as North Melbourne started fastest, kicking the game's opening two goals.

Rain tumbled down in the second quarter, reducing the contest to a scrap which the Hawks navigated better for a short period. 

Greta Bodey's goal narrowed the margin to nine points before the Kangaroos punched back, Bella Eddey curving through a mercurial snap and Tess Craven adding another before half-time. 

The third term was all about North Melbourne key forward Randall, who booted three goals within 12 minutes to take the game away from the Hawks. 

Randall’s marking prowess, combined with North Melbourne’s speed of ball movement, caused Hawthorn’s undersized defence plenty of headaches and they struggled to come up with the answers. 

The gun Roo was well supported by the likes of Emma King in the air and Irishwoman Blaithin Bogue at ground level. 

One of the greatest brings up the ton

Jasmine Garner is one of the greatest players the AFLW competition has ever seen and in her 100th match showed exactly why she is held in such high regard. Garner, who is just the sixth player play 100 games, was as busy as always, proving a force to be reckoned with at the coalface and around the ground. Garner amassed 24 disposals, nine tackles and four clearances, as her experience and strength came to the fore against Hawthorn’s young midfield. The star Roo already has seven All-Australian blazers in her cabinet and five club best and fairests to her name, plus three AFLCA Champion Player of the Year awards and two AFLPA MVPs. Throw in last year’s best on ground medal in the Roos’ maiden premiership and that’s one enviable footy resume. The scariest part is, she’s still well and truly at the peak of her powers and is eyeing off more accolades and success.

LONGEST VFL/AFL/AFLW WINNING STREAKS

24 - North Melbourne (R3, 2024 to R12, 2025)*
23 – Geelong (R12, 1952 to R13, 1953)
20 – Essendon (R1, 2000 to R20, 2000)
20 – Collingwood (SF, 1928 to R18, 1929)
20 – Brisbane (R10, 2001 to R4, 2002)
19 – St Kilda (R1, 2009 to R19, 2009)
19 – Melbourne (R15, 1955 to R13, 1956)
18 – Carlton (R10, 1995 to R2, 1996)
17 – Collingwood (R5, 1903 to R2, 1904)
17 – Melbourne (R20, 2021 to R10, 2022)
16 – Geelong (R10, 2022 to GF, 2022)
16 – Essendon (R7, 1950 to R2, 1951)
16 – Essendon (R12, 1949 to R5, 1950)

Up next

The Kangaroos have sewn up the minor premiership and will host a home qualifying final next week as they continue their quest to become the first back-to-back premiers in AFLW history. The Roos could actually host the Hawks, if both Brisbane and Melbourne win their round 12 matches against Collingwood and Geelong respectively. 

HAWTHORN                         0.1    1.2    1.3    2.6 (18)
NORTH MELBOURNE         2.2     4.6    9.6     10.7 (67)

GOALS
Hawthorn: Bodey, McDonagh
North Melbourne: Randall 4, Bogue, Craven, Eddey, Gavin Mangan, E King, O'Loughlin

BEST
Hawthorn: West, Williamson, Stone, Elliott
North Melbourne: Randall, Garner, Riddell, Bruton, A.Smith, Birch

INJURIES
Hawthorn: Najwa Allen (hamstring)
North Melbourne: Nil

LATE CHANGES
Hawthorn: Nil
North Melbourne: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 2508 at Kinetic Stadium