Roos make AFLW history with three straight minor premierships

North Melbourne has triumphed over Richmond to secure the AFLW minor premiership, marking the first time in history that a club has achieved three consecutive minor premierships. The Kangaroos, led by captain Jasmine Garner, dominated the match with a staggering 68-point victory, posting a dominant 15.11 (101) to 5.3 (33) scoreline at Windy Hill.

Garner's impressive performance, including 28 disposals and a goal, solidified her position as the league's best and fairest player, a testament to her pivotal role in North's campaign success. The Roos' journey to the top of the ladder was marked by an average winning margin of 43.2 points, with a particularly crushing 73-point defeat of the second-placed Geelong team earlier in the year.

Richmond, despite early momentum with two goals, regrouped and executed a game-changing effort, capitalizing on the next seven majors to clinch the victory. St Kilda suffered a devastating wooden spoon finish, ending their season with a loss of 7.9 (51) to 7.3 (45) against Port Adelaide, marking their 11th defeat of the season. The club's coach, Nick Dal Santo, stepped down mid-season, and the organization is currently reviewing its program.

St Kilda's precarious position is further compounded by their one win throughout the season, leaving them in last place, which necessitates a significant win by either Collingwood or Essendon to avoid relegation.