North Melbourne Werribee has demolished Geelong in the team’s first game of the season in Werribee, winning by 74 points on Saturday afternoon.

The Kangaroos got off to a flying start and never looked back, kicking 10 of the first 11 goals of the match.

North Melbourne Werribee dominated the territory game, gathering 50 inside 50s to the Cats' 20.

The final score at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval saw the Roos win 14.11 (95) to 3.3 (21).

Midfielder Alana Barba led the way for the Roos, collecting 25 disposals to go along with eight tackles and a goal.

In her third game of the season, Nyakoat Dojiok continued her elite form from last season, booting four majors.

Did you see that?

Late in the last quarter, defender Jemmika Douglas flew for a hanger that set up a goal, solidifying herself as a Mark of the Year contender. 

Midfield mastery

North Melbourne Werribee’s midfielders stuffed the stat sheet, as Barba's 25 touches led Ava Seton (23 disposals), Maddie Di Cosmo (18 disposals), and Charlotte Blair (18 disposals) all dominated.

KANGAROOS v CATS Full match coverage and stats

Next up

North Melbourne Werribee heads to La Trobe University for a 2025 Grand Final rematch against Collingwood. The game will commence at 11am AEST on Sunday, July 12.

NORTH MELBOURNE WERRIBEE   5.0      6.4    10.6   14.11    (95)
GEELONG CATS                                 1.2      1.2      2.2       3.3    (21)

GOALS
North Melbourne Werribee: Dojiok 4, Meier 2, Sheridan 2, Ryan 2, Barba, Di Cosmo, Jatczak, Savarirayan
Geelong Cats: Canavan, Harris, O’Kane