The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will take a trip to Launceston this weekend to challenge the in-form Richmond Tigers at UTAS Stadium.

The Roos flexed their muscles against the Blues on Wednesday night, winning by a club-record 69 points at Ikon Park, and will be out to keep their undefeated start to the season rolling on Sunday in Tasmania.

Set your matchday reminders

Sunday, September 29
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v Richmond at UTAS Stadium, 1.05pm AEST

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

What's on at the ground?

The stage is set for an exciting afternoon clash at UTAS Stadium, marking our first AFLW game of the year in Tasmania. Alongside the on-field action, fans can enjoy a range of activities happening around the ground, such as:

• Spirit of Tasmania DJ spinning the tunes.
• Macca's Kids Zone with Roo Squad on the hill
• Team warm-up from 12.20pm on the ground
• Live Welcome to Country
• Interview with head coach Darren Crocker
• Roaming Ruby and face painting on the concourse. 

Gates open at 12.05pm!

If we win, you win, thanks to Macca's

Head to our AFLW team game this Sunday and if we get the W, you’ll score a free Cheeseburger!

Click here to find your local Tasmanian Macca’s restaurant to claim your prize.

T&Cs apply.

Getting there

Car parking is available in the Inveresk Precinct with a 200m walk to Gate 1.

Public Transport
Please check local schedules.

The opposition

A strong Tuesday evening win has rocketed Richmond up to third on the AFLW ladder after five games, with its only loss coming in the opening match of its season.

The Tigers overcame the Power by 21 points at Ikon Park, with Monique Conti (23 disposals, seven tackles) and Katie Brennan (three goals) displaying why Richmond are a threat in 2024.

Ticketing

Adult tickets are just $15. U18s go FREE!

Membership

If you haven't already, become a 2024 AFLW North Melbourne member.

Joining up is a great way to support not only the AFLW team, but the entire football club and AFLW competition.

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

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

Stay connected on social media

For behind-the-scenes access and all the best highlights, photos, stats and stories, we’ve got you covered.
 
Follow the @NMFCWomens accounts on Instagram, Facebook and X, plus the @NMFCOfficial account on TikTok to stay up to date with everything happening at the match.

Bring on the Tigers!

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will take a trip to Launceston this weekend to challenge the in-form Richmond Tigers at UTAS Stadium.

The Roos flexed their muscles against the Blues on Wednesday night, winning by a club-record 69 points at Ikon Park, and will be out to keep their undefeated start to the season rolling on Sunday in Tasmania.

Set your matchday reminders

Sunday, September 29
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v Richmond at UTAS Stadium, 1.05pm AEST

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

What's on at the ground?

The stage is set for an exciting afternoon clash at UTAS Stadium, marking our first AFLW game of the year in Tasmania. Alongside the on-field action, fans can enjoy a range of activities happening around the ground, such as:

• Spirit of Tasmania DJ spinning the tunes.
• Macca's Kids Zone with Roo Squad on the hill
• Team warm-up from 12.20pm on the ground
• Live Welcome to Country
• Interview with head coach Darren Crocker
• Roaming Ruby and face painting on the concourse. 

Gates open at 12.05pm!

If we win, you win, thanks to Macca's

Head to our AFLW team game this Sunday and if we get the W, you’ll score a free Cheeseburger!

Click here to find your local Tasmanian Macca’s restaurant to claim your prize.

T&Cs apply.

Getting there

Car parking is available in the Inveresk Precinct with a 200m walk to Gate 1.

Public Transport
Please check local schedules.

The opposition

A strong Tuesday evening win has rocketed Richmond up to third on the AFLW ladder after five games, with its only loss coming in the opening match of its season.

The Tigers overcame the Power by 21 points at Ikon Park, with Monique Conti (23 disposals, seven tackles) and Katie Brennan (three goals) displaying why Richmond are a threat in 2024.

Ticketing

Adult tickets are just $15. U18s go FREE!

Membership

If you haven't already, become a 2024 AFLW North Melbourne member.

Joining up is a great way to support not only the AFLW team, but the entire football club and AFLW competition.

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

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

Stay connected on social media

For behind-the-scenes access and all the best highlights, photos, stats and stories, we’ve got you covered.
 
Follow the @NMFCWomens accounts on Instagram, Facebook and X, plus the @NMFCOfficial account on TikTok to stay up to date with everything happening at the match.

Bring on the Tigers!

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have overcome atrocious conditions to extend their best-ever start to an AFLW season with a 12-point win over plucky Richmond.

The Kangaroos' lowest score of the year so far was enough to see them home in a 3.9 (27) to 2.3 (15) victory in Launceston on Sunday.

KANGAROOS v TIGERS Full match coverage and stats

The result left Darren Crocker's side unbeaten on top of the ladder with five wins and a draw after six matches.

But it came at a cost when captain Emma Kearney sustained a hamstring injury early in the first quarter.

The long-time North skipper appeared in good spirits when chatting with teammates at the breaks.

However, the Kangaroos will sweat on the results of scans on Kearney's injured right hamstring heading into the second half of a short season.

Jasmine Garner (24 disposals, one goal), Mia King (22 touches) and Ash Ridell (22) were all influential for North as they gradually ground down their opponents.

Garner was involved in an entertaining duel with Eilish Sheerin (17 disposals, six clearances) and kicked the Kangaroos' sealer late in the final term.

Richmond star Monique Conti (32 disposals, seven clearances) was on another level with her cleanliness and precision with the ball, regularly making a mockery of the wet and windy conditions.

The Tigers, who were without captain Katie Brennan and winger Maddie Shevlin because of ankle injuries, led for most of the first half after Emelia Yassir pounced to give them the first goal into a stiff breeze in the opening term.

North had to wait until there was one minute left in the first half to post their first major when Alice O'Loughlin converted a free kick.

O'Loughlin's goal briefly tied the scores but Richmond led by one point at the main break.

The Kangaroos lifted in the second half, when a series of behinds and Bella Eddey's neat finish from the pocket gave them a nine-point advantage at the final change.

Caitlin Greiser gave Richmond a sniff when she converted a free kick and cut the margin back to five points with more than seven minutes left to play.

But Garner, who missed a set shot earlier in the last quarter, made the most of her next opportunity to give North breathing space again and they hung on.

Next up

A regular week will be hugely welcome for the Kangaroos, who have now played three games in nine days. They will hope to regain the speedy Taylah Gatt (illness) for next Saturday's match against the Western Bulldogs in front of the North faithful at Arden St Oval. Fellow winger Lulu Pullar may also be available after she was rested for this game. Saturday's opening bounce will be at 1.05pm. 

NORTH MELBOURNE     0.2    1.2   2.6    3.9 (27)
RICHMOND                    1.1    1.3   1.3    2.3 (15)

GOALS
North Melbourne: Eddey, Garner, O'Loughlin
Richmond: Greisir, Yassir

BEST
North Melbourne: Garner, King, Riddell, Tripodi
Richmond: Conti, Sheerin, Dempsey, Kelly

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Kearney (hamstring)
Richmond: Nil

LATE CHANGES
North Melbourne: Nil
Richmond: Sarah Hosking (managed) replaced in selected side by Stella Reid