North Melbourne extends winning streak in AFLW victory over Western Bulldogs

In AFLW round three, North Melbourne extended their winning streak to 30 consecutive matches with a 47-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in Launceston. Key contributors for the Kangaroos included Blaithin Bogue, Alice O’Loughlin, and Kate Shierlaw, who each scored two goals.

The match, held during the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Rounds, was marked by a significant jumper clash. Both teams wore predominantly blue and white guernseys with blue shorts, causing confusion among players, commentators, and fans. Commentator Kelli Underwood described the situation as a “farcical jumper clash” as players struggled to distinguish opponents from teammates.

As the round progresses, team selections have seen various changes due to injuries and omissions. Notable updates include North Melbourne managing injuries to Mia King and Eilish Sheerin, while the Western Bulldogs have named Elisabeth Georgostathis for her first game of the season. Other upcoming fixtures include the Dreamtime in Darwin clash between Essendon and Richmond.