North Melbourne will compete for a spot in the AFLW Grand Final when it meets red-hot Port Adelaide in a preliminary final at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Roos earned a week off after edging Adelaide in the qualifying final. The Power reached the last four after executing a comeback to remember in their semi-final against Hawthorn, triumphing by a point.

Set your matchday reminders

Saturday, November 23
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v Port Adelaide, 3.05pm AEDT

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

Tickets

Tickets for the Roos' preliminary final against the Power are now on sale!

Junior fans (under 18) can attend the preliminary final free of charge. Tickets for adults are $20.

What's on at the ground?

Head to Gate 6 for loads of activities for the kids (and big kids) at the game, including:

• Roo Squad Clubhouse - Spirit of Tasmania giveaways, footy activities, colouring in & face painting
• Roaming Kanga, Ruby and Sherrin mascots
• Maccas - inflatable and handball targets
• Love the Game - badge making and team poster giveaways
• Oxygen Bar - enjoy a quick boost of pure oxygen for enhanced energy & focus before the game
• Camera Giveaway - capture all your memories of the Prelim with your own AFLW branded disposable camera
• Membership - Member Cooler Bag pickup and sales
• Roo Shop - Just You Wait And See tees and hoodies as well as AFLW and club merch 

Getting to the ground

Ikon Park is a three-minute walk from the Number 19 Tram that runs on Royal Parade.

There is limited paid parking on-site and metered on the surrounding streets. Should parking be full when you arrive, there are some more local options listed below.

Parking Options Around Ikon Park for Saturday, 23rd November

• Ikon Park Northern Lawn: 200 paid parking spaces available.
• Melbourne Zoo Car Park: Located 400 meters from Ikon Park, offering over 400 free parking spaces on weekends with no hourly limit after 5 pm.
• Royal Parade: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• Garton Street: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• Bowen Crescent: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• MacPherson Street: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• Princess Park Drive: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit 

Training

Get down to Arden Street Oval to show your support as the team trains!

Training (Arden Street Oval)
Wednesday, November 20
9.45am-11.45am AEDT

Captain's Run (Arden Street Oval)
Friday, November 22
9.15am-10am AEDT

AFLW Finals Hub

For up-to-date info on our finals matches, plus ticketing FAQs and more, here's your one-stop shop.

Membership

Join today as a 2025 AFLW Access member and get priority access to purchase finals tickets for season 2024.

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

Last time we met

The Kangaroos dazzled before torrential rain fell last time out against the Power, defeating the visitors by 36 points under Friday night lights at Mission Whitten Oval in Week 4.

Star midfield duo Jasmine Garner (30 disposals, one goal) and Ash Riddell (30 disposals, 13 tackles) led the way for the home side, working well at the feet of ruck Kim Rennie (22 hitouts, 10 disposals).

Defensively, North Melbourne broke the AFLW team tackle record, laying 129 tackles with Mia King notching 17 of them.

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Saturday'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 preliminary final!

North Melbourne will compete for a spot in the AFLW Grand Final when it meets red-hot Port Adelaide in a preliminary final at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Roos earned a week off after edging Adelaide in the qualifying final. The Power reached the last four after executing a comeback to remember in their semi-final against Hawthorn, triumphing by a point.

Set your matchday reminders

Saturday, November 23
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v Port Adelaide, 3.05pm AEDT

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

Tickets

Tickets for the Roos' preliminary final against the Power are now on sale!

Junior fans (under 18) can attend the preliminary final free of charge. Tickets for adults are $20.

What's on at the ground?

Head to Gate 6 for loads of activities for the kids (and big kids) at the game, including:

• Roo Squad Clubhouse - Spirit of Tasmania giveaways, footy activities, colouring in & face painting
• Roaming Kanga, Ruby and Sherrin mascots
• Maccas - inflatable and handball targets
• Love the Game - badge making and team poster giveaways
• Oxygen Bar - enjoy a quick boost of pure oxygen for enhanced energy & focus before the game
• Camera Giveaway - capture all your memories of the Prelim with your own AFLW branded disposable camera
• Membership - Member Cooler Bag pickup and sales
• Roo Shop - Just You Wait And See tees and hoodies as well as AFLW and club merch 

Getting to the ground

Ikon Park is a three-minute walk from the Number 19 Tram that runs on Royal Parade.

There is limited paid parking on-site and metered on the surrounding streets. Should parking be full when you arrive, there are some more local options listed below.

Parking Options Around Ikon Park for Saturday, 23rd November

• Ikon Park Northern Lawn: 200 paid parking spaces available.
• Melbourne Zoo Car Park: Located 400 meters from Ikon Park, offering over 400 free parking spaces on weekends with no hourly limit after 5 pm.
• Royal Parade: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• Garton Street: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• Bowen Crescent: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• MacPherson Street: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit.
• Princess Park Drive: Free parking on weekends with no hourly limit 

Training

Get down to Arden Street Oval to show your support as the team trains!

Training (Arden Street Oval)
Wednesday, November 20
9.45am-11.45am AEDT

Captain's Run (Arden Street Oval)
Friday, November 22
9.15am-10am AEDT

AFLW Finals Hub

For up-to-date info on our finals matches, plus ticketing FAQs and more, here's your one-stop shop.

Membership

Join today as a 2025 AFLW Access member and get priority access to purchase finals tickets for season 2024.

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

Last time we met

The Kangaroos dazzled before torrential rain fell last time out against the Power, defeating the visitors by 36 points under Friday night lights at Mission Whitten Oval in Week 4.

Star midfield duo Jasmine Garner (30 disposals, one goal) and Ash Riddell (30 disposals, 13 tackles) led the way for the home side, working well at the feet of ruck Kim Rennie (22 hitouts, 10 disposals).

Defensively, North Melbourne broke the AFLW team tackle record, laying 129 tackles with Mia King notching 17 of them.

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Saturday'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 preliminary final!

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have earned the chance to avenge last year's Grand Final defeat after demolishing Port Adelaide in Saturday's preliminary final.

The Kangaroos triumphed by 57 points in baking heat at Ikon Park, winning 12.6 (78) to 2.9 (21) to reach a second consecutive Grand Final.

They will play either Brisbane or Adelaide in the decider next Saturday at Ikon Park at 7.45pm AEDT. 

KANGAROOS v POWER Full match coverage and stats

The mercury topped 36 degrees as the game got underway and the Roos made a scorching start, kicking eight goals to none in the opening half.

Midfield champ Jasmine Garner set the tone, drifting forward to kick the Kangaroos' opener after four minutes, the goal made in Ireland via a raking kick to the square by Vikki Wall. 

Inside 50s were a lopsided 29-9 at half-time, with the Roos also bossing clearances 20-10.

Irish star Vikki Wall was one of five multiple goalkickers for the Roos, kicking three including a huge fourth-quarter bomb from outside the 50m arc.

All Australian-nominated forward Alice O'Loughlin kicked two to take her season tally to 18, including a brilliant first-quarter snap.

At times, it felt like Port Adelaide was playing out of its age division – the players were trying hard, but were bumped off the footy: Matilda Scholz out-marked by Emma King, Taylah Gatt out-positioning Ella Boag on the wing, and 35-year-old Kate Shierlaw sprinting away from Amelie Borg.

Port Adelaide rallied somewhat late into the second and early in the third, starting to build some consistent minutes in its attacking half, but the Power couldn't find the middle of the goals.

While accuracy eluded Port Adelaide, it managed 11 scoring shots to North Melbourne's six in the second half, indicating a four-quarter fight but without adequate polish.

Matilda Scholz dominated the hitout count, but Kim Rennie more than held her own around the ground in the battle of the talls, while Piper Window (15 touches, five clearances, eight tackles) can hold her head up high.

Unsurprisingly, it was North Melbourne's star midfield duo, Jas Garner (25 disposals, eight clearances) and Ash Riddell (27 and five) who led the way, but they were well-supported by the unheralded Ruby Tripodi (16 and four) in the contest, while wing trio Tess Craven, Amy Smith and Taylah Gatt ran hard.

Craven left the field in the second term after being collected by Shineah Goody as the pair contested a high ball, Goody's knee accidentally planting into Craven's back. But the Roos winger returned after half-time and played out the game.

North Melbourne skipper Emma Kearney – on return from a long-term hamstring injury – sat out nearly the entirety of the final quarter, given it was her first game in nearly two months.

Highest scores in a final

82 points - Ade v Syd, 2023 SF
80 points - Frem v GC, 2020 SF
78 points - NM v PA, 2024 PF
74 points - NM v Rich, 2022 SF (S7)
73 points - Ade v Geel, 2019 PF

Biggest margin in a final

70 points - Frem v GC, 2020 SF
67 points - Ade v Syd, 2023 SF
66 points - Ade v Geel, 2019 PF
57 points - NM v PA, 2024 PF
50 points - BL v Coll, 2022 QF (S6)

Starting with a bang

It was a ruthless statement which set the tone for the game. The day prior, North Melbourne skipper Emma Kearney had flagged the contest would be where the game would be won or lost, and the Roos led the clearance count by eight and contested possessions by 13 at quarter-time. Seven Port Adelaide players – mostly forwards – hadn't touched the footy in the first term.

Forward-line heaven

All the Roos forwards had their moments, with Shierlaw, Vikki Wall and Alice O'Loughlin bobbing up for purple patches, kicking consecutive goals at points throughout the match. Tahlia Randall had her moments early, while Bella Eddey and Jenna Bruton were crucial in setting up their teammates with sharp passes. Winger Gatt put some icing on the cake, her overlap run rewarded with two goals.

Next Up

The Kangaroos prepare for their second consecutive AFLW Grand Final, against the winner of Saturday's preliminary final between competition powerhouses Brisbane and Adelaide. Either team will present a huge challenge for the Roos to overcome, if they're to avenge last year's Grand Final defeat to the Lions and win their first AFLW premiership. 

NORTH MELBOURNE    4.2    8.4    11.6    12.6 (78)
PORT ADELAIDE           0.0    0.2    0.6      2.9 (21)

GOALS
North Melbourne: Wall 3, O'Loughlin 2, Randall 2, Gatt 2, Shierlaw 2, Garner
Port Adelaide: Houghton, Pope

BEST
North Melbourne: Garner, Riddell, Wall, Gatt, Tripodi, Wright
Port Adelaide: Window, Dowrick, Goody, Moloney

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Nil
Port Adelaide: Nil

Crowd: 4387 at Ikon Park