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The only player to be named an All-Australian in every season of the AFLW's existence, Emma Kearney is not only one of the greatest players in the history of the game, she's one of the greatest captains, too.

Named skipper of the inaugural Kangaroos side, Kearney forged her reputation on being one of the hardest and most ferocious players going around and as the competition has improved year in, year out, so has she.

As she continues to build her legacy, there's no doubting that Kearney is already one of the League's all-time greats.

North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos debut: Round 1, 2019

2023: Although the Roos were cruelly denied the ultimate prize, Kearney became the first player in North Melbourne history to captain the club in an AFLW Grand Final.

She averaged 20.1 disposals and 7.2 intercept possessions (ranked fifth in the AFLW) over the season and was incredibly consistent again off half-back, dropping below 19 touches on just one occasion.

She was awarded an historic eighth All-Australian blazer following the preliminary final win over Adelaide and claimed third place at the club's best and fairest night.
Emma Kearney
The only player to be named an All-Australian in every season of the AFLW's existence, Emma Kearney is not only one of the greatest players in the history of the game, she's one of the greatest captains, too.

Named skipper of the inaugural Kangaroos side, Kearney forged her reputation on being one of the hardest and most ferocious players going around and as the competition has improved year in, year out, so has she.

As she continues to build her legacy, there's no doubting that Kearney is already one of the League's all-time greats.

North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos debut: Round 1, 2019

2023: Although the Roos were cruelly denied the ultimate prize, Kearney became the first player in North Melbourne history to captain the club in an AFLW Grand Final.

She averaged 20.1 disposals and 7.2 intercept possessions (ranked fifth in the AFLW) over the season and was incredibly consistent again off half-back, dropping below 19 touches on just one occasion.

She was awarded an historic eighth All-Australian blazer following the preliminary final win over Adelaide and claimed third place at the club's best and fairest night.
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Team and player honours

Premiership Player
Years award won:
2018 (Bulldogs), 2024
North Melbourne Captain
Years award won:
2019 - Present
Shinboner of the Year
Years award won:
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 S6
All-Australian
Years award won:
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 S6 (C), 2022 S7, 2023
Best Clubwoman
Years award won:
2020
AFLW Best and Fairest
Years award won:
2018
AFLCA Champion Player of the Year
Years award won:
2018
Club Champion - Second Place
Years award won:
2019, 2020, 2021
Club Champion - Third Place
Years award won:
2022 S6, 2023

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Average 36-66%
Below Avg 67-100%
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The North Melbourne Kangaroos acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the traditional owners of our spiritual homeground at Arden Street. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.