Brisbane's undefeated record over the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos remains intact after it stormed home for an enthralling two-point victory.

Down by 18 points at half-time, the Lions kicked four goals to one after the main break to pinch a 5.5 (35) to 5.3 (33) victory at UTAS Stadium in Launceston.

Emma Kearney was paid a free kick in the dying seconds but North Melbourne's captain was 60m out from the Kangaroos' goal and her shot dropped short.

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AFLW R4 match highlights: North Melbourne v Brisbane

The Kangaroos and Lions clash in Round 4 of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

The Lions' theme song had already started playing as Kearney attempted what would have been the greatest goal in AFLW history.

It was a heartbreaking loss for North Melbourne, who seemed destined to move to 4-0 this season and remain undefeated in Tasmania.

The Lions had won all previous matches against North dating back to 2021.

Shannon Campbell, best-on-ground as a defender in the Lions' grand final defeat to Melbourne last year, kicked the match-winning goal on her 27th birthday.

Her snap in the dying stages put the Lions in front for the first time since early in the match, coming only minutes after she dropped a regulation mark in the goalsquare.

The Lions turned the match around after being belted in the midfield in the first half as North stars Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner led the way.

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Roos star goes bang for the opener

North Melbourne's Jasmine Garner continues her hot form with a ripping early goal

League best-and-fairest Ally Anderson was everywhere for the Lions after half-time, while Lily Postlethwaite and captain Bre Koenen slotted important goals in the third quarter.

North Melbourne's Nicole Bresnehan missed the entire second half with a suspected ankle injury.

KANGAROOS v LIONS Full match coverage and stats

The result leaves the Kangaroos and the Lions at 3-1, with reigning premiers Melbourne and perennial powerhouse Adelaide the only undefeated teams this season.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 01:31
    Interview
    Interview

    Kearney on where the Roos fell away

    Emma Kearney chats to NMFC Media following the side's Round 4 loss to Brisbane

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  • 03:06
    Press Conference
    Press Conference

    'We probably got a few things wrong in the second half': Crocker

    Watch North Melbourne's press conference after Round 4's match against Brisbane

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  • 05:48

    AFLW R4 match highlights: North Melbourne v Brisbane

    The Kangaroos and Lions clash in Round 4 of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 02:58

    Last two mins: Lions pip Roos in Tassie

    The thrilling final moments between North Melbourne and Brisbane in Round 4

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  • 00:28

    Roos star goes bang for the opener

    North Melbourne's Jasmine Garner continues her hot form with a ripping early goal

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  • 01:50
    Interview
    Interview

    'It's a little bit surreal': Rennie on bringing up 50 games

    NMFC Media chats to Kim Rennie ahead of her 50th AFLW game against Brisbane in Round 4

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NORTH MELBOURNE      2.0     4.1     5.2     5.3 (33)
BRISBANE                      0.1     1.1     4.2     5.5 (35) 

GOALS
North Melbourne: King 2, Eddey, Garner, Shierlaw
Brisbane: Campbell, Koenen, Mullins, Postlethwaite, Smith 

BEST 
North Melbourne: Garner, Riddell, E.King, M.King, Kearney, Smith
Brisbane: Anderson, Koenen, Ellenger, Hodder, Svarc, Grider 

INJURIES 
North Melbourne: Bresnehan (ankle)
Brisbane: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 1,093 at UTAS Stadium

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