The GWS Giants welcome the North Melbourne Kangaroos to Drummoyne Oval to kick-start round two of the 2019 AFLW season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:15pm (AEDT).
It was a disappointing start to the season for the Giants. A two-point loss to the Brisbane Lions was not how coach Alan McConnell would have wanted his side to start the season.
When one considers all the hard yards of pre-season, it would be a difficult pill to swallow losing by such a small margin.
There were some positives though, which should keep the team morale up. Plenty of the Giants girls were able to get their hands on the ball, but perhaps were not clinical enough going forward.
Rebecca Beeson, Alyce Parker and Emma Swanson led the way claiming 18 disposals each, which should give those three the confidence going forward for the remainder of the season.
Cora Staunton led the way in front of goal for the Giants claiming two majors.
As for the Kangaroos, they could not have started their AFLW season any better. They defeated the Carlton Blues by 36 points, sending a real message to the rest of the competition.
The Kangaroos had assembled a superb list going into this campaign, but many were wondering how they would gel. Any doubts were quickly put to bed last week.
What was most impressive about coach Scott Gowans side was just how even they were. Everyone contributed.
Emma Kearney and Jessica Duffin showed their worth finding the ball 18 times each, and Emma King was also very impressive kicking two majors.
There was a quiet confidence going into the 2019 AFLW season at Arden Street, and if round one is anything to go by, you can see why.
Prediction
It is hard to look past the Kangaroos here after their impressive victory over the Blues.
They have recruited to win a flag, and they should continue to march towards that goal in this clash.
North Melbourne to prevail by 19 points.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:15pm (AEDT).
When: 7:15pm (AEDT)
Where: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
TV: Fox Footy
Betting: GWS Giants $2.40, North Melbourne Kangaroos $1.58
GWS Giants
B: P.Randall 21, E.Swanson 17, P.Monahan 28
HB: A.Farrugia (c), 18 T.Hetherington 9, E.Brush 10
C: A.Eva 2
HF: J.Dal Pos 7, J.Barclay 34, H.Zreika 24
F: C.Bernardi 4, C.Staunton 13, Y.Bonner 27
Foll: E.McKinnon 23, C.Gum 26, R.Beeson 6
I/C: N.Barr 8, L.Stephenson 12, E.Bennetts 22, A.Parker 3, B.Perry 19
North Melbourne Kangaroos
B: T.Randall 16, J.Grierson 19, E.Humphries 6
HB: B.Gibson 18, D.Hardiman 31, J.Duffin 27
C: E.Kearney (c) 9
HF: K.Gillespie-Jones 5, J.Garner 25, J.Bruton 35
F: S.Abbatangelo 1, M.Hope 23, K.Ashmore 10
Foll: Emma King 60, J.Stanton 17, A.Riddell 7
I/C: N.Bresnehan 12, J.Trend 21, Elisha King 4, A.Drennan 8, D.Bateman 11
Murray Bowles
Guest
Reminds me of pre salary cap days when you could buy a premiership. Except now it’s AFL sanctioned team stacking. North looking a sure thing.
Pope Paul VII
Roar Rookie
Well done Roogirls.
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
Cheers for joining me tonight everyone. I hope you enjoyed the call!
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
Despite a 45-minute delay before a ball was bounced, and the lights going out just before half-time, North Melbourne have claimed a 25-point victory over the GWS Giants at Drummoyne Oval. Emma Kearney was very impressive for North, reeling in 22 disposals. Emma King was also a real presence in the final quarter. She kicked two very important goals in the final quarter to put the game to bed for the Kangaroos. As for the Giants, there weren't really too many positives. They were far too inaccurate in front of goal, scoring a total of 11 minors. They have now lost their opening two matches of the 2019 season. As for North, they have won their opening two games, and they do look like the team to beat. GWS: 2.11 = 23 North Melbourne: 7.6 = 48
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
North Melbourne are buying the cup.
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
FULL-TIME - North Melbourne have claimed another win in the 2019 AFLW season. GWS: 2.11 = 23 North Melbourne: 7.6 = 48
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 01:01' - The Giants with another minor. They have been inaccurate tonight. GWS: 23 North Melbourne: 48
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 01:38' - Another minor for the Giants. GWS: 22 North Melbourne: 48
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 02:24' - Bennetts wins a free after she was pushed in the back. She goes back, but misses. Another minor for the Giants. GWS: 21 North Melbourne: 48
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 03:52' - Bateman wins a free directly in front of goal, and she converts on the set shot. The Kangaroos are home! GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 48
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 04:34' - King takes a solid contestant mark and will go back on the set shot. She lines it up, but misses this time. North have a minor. GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 42
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
07:01' - Riddell has actually done her ankle, which has ended her night. Originally, many thought it was her knee. GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 41
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 09:44' - Bateman snaps home a minor for North. She hit the post. GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 41
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 11:44' - Abbatangelo picks out King, who was all by herself in the goal square! She goes back on the set shot and converts. North have another major. GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 40
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 13:35' - King was being held directly in front of goal, which brought a free. She converts from the set shot. North have the first of the quarter! GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 34
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
The final quarter is underway!
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
THREE-QUARTER-TIME - A big final quarter coming up! GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 28
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 00:16' - Bernardi wins the free inside 50 after she was pushed in the back. She goes back on the set shot and misses to the right. A minor for the Giants. GWS: 20 North Melbourne: 28
Cat
Roar Guru
/eyeroll
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 03:18' - The Giants with the quick response. Bonner read the play beautifully out the back, and she was never going to miss! GWS: 19 North Melbourne: 28