{
  "id": 17364797,
  "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-17364797",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/north-melbourne-seals-aflw-minor-premiership/107332290"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Jasmine Garner has spearheaded North Melbourne to a third consecutive AFLW minor premiership in a rousing 68-point victory over Richmond.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "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."
}