{
  "id": 17362185,
  "title": "Roos make AFLW history with three straight minor premierships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/roos-make-aflw-history-with-three-straight-minor-premierships",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/north-melbourne-seals-aflw-minor-premiership/107332290"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Melbourne has etched their names in AFLW history by achieving three consecutive minor premierships, defeating Richmond with a commanding 68-point victory. This marks North Melbourne as the inaugural club to secure three straight minor premierships in the women's competition. St Kilda concluded its season on a disappointing note, marking its 11th defeat of the year. Jasmine Garner's leadership shone through as she orchestrated North Melbourne's 15.11 (101) to 5.3 (33) triumph at Windy Hill, where she amassed 28 disposals and a goal, earning her a spot in the league's best and fairest award. North Melbourne's dominant performances averaged 43.2 points per game, leaving Geelong trailing by a substantial 73 points. Richmond tried to make a comeback, kicking the first three goals, but the Kangaroos regrouped and secured victory. Ash Riddell and Tahlia Randall also shone for North Melbourne, while Monique Conti delivered for the Tigers. St Kilda suffered a heart-wrenching wooden spoon finish, losing 51-45 to Port Adelaide, ending their season with just one win. The team's coach, Nick Dal Santo, departed mid-season, and the club is now reviewing its program. While St Kilda trails the eighth-placed Hawthorn by points, they lack the necessary percentage, meaning key players like 2022 All Australian Kirsty Lamb and captain Justine Mules-Robinson won't be able to finish their careers on a high note with a finals appearance.",
  "summary": "Jasmine Garner has spearheaded North Melbourne to a third consecutive AFLW minor premiership in a rousing 68-point victory over Richmond.",
  "key_points": [
    "North Melbourne wins three consecutive minor premierships",
    "Jasmine Garner leads Kangaroos to 68-point victory",
    "St Kilda finishes season with 11th defeat"
  ],
  "editors_take": "North Melbourne's unprecedented run of consecutive minor premierships establishes a new standard of dominance that leaves the rest of the league struggling to close the significant scoring gap.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}