{"id":346057,"date":"2023-11-12T19:25:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T20:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=346057"},"modified":"2023-11-12T22:01:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T22:01:38","slug":"norths-ugly-hoodoo-snapped-in-shock-win-over-premiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=346057","title":{"rendered":"North's ugly hoodoo snapped in shock win over premiers"},"content":{"rendered":"

N\ufefforth Melbourne<\/a>'s shock 41-point win over defending premiers Melbourne<\/a> has shaken up the finals series as the competition heads towards the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

The Kangaroos finished with a 7.8 (50) to 1.3 (9) victory over the Demons<\/a>, in a masterclass at IKON Park on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\ufeffTahlia Randall was the star for North, kicking three goals while Jasmine Garner had 26 disposals.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Marsh's moving tribute to late grandfather\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Champion jockey Hugh Bowman in frightening fall\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Australia's new insane record after Marsh's winning ton\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

North Melbourne coach Darren Croker admitted he didn't expect to win so comfortably, with the Demons held to their equal lowest third-quarter score of two points.<\/p>\n

"I must admit, driving here today, I wouldn't have thought we'd win as comprehensively as that, given Melbourne are just a really great outfit and have been for a long time," he said.<\/p>\n

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"It's our first victory over them (under the coach), the way our players applied themselves was just super today."<\/p>\n

Heading into the match, North had only won two games out of 15 against the "big three" of Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. \ufeff<\/p>\n

After Kate Shierlaw left the field from a head clash wth Tayla Harris, Croker confirmed she didn't have a concussion test and only required treatment to her lip. \ufeff<\/p>\n

North joined the Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats as winners in the first week of finals. \ufeff<\/p>\n

The Lions pulled off their own upset when defeating the Crows by two points after the latter finished first.<\/p>\n

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Following an eighth-placed finish, the Swans knocked out the Gold Coast while \ufeffEssendon were also bundled out by Geelong.<\/p>\n

The Crows will play Sydney at 7.15pm (7.45pm AEDT) \ufeffon Saturday November 18 at Norwood Oval, Adelaide in the first semi-final.<\/p>\n

Melbourne faces Geelong at IKON Park, Melbourne, on Sunday November 19, 3.05pm.<\/p>\n

\ufeffNorth Melbourne and Brisbane are now both one game off a grand final after securing their preliminary finals spots.<\/p>\n

AFLW 2023 FINALS SERIES – Week 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday November 18, 7.15pm (7.45pm AEDT) at Norwood Oval<\/p>\n

First semi final:<\/strong> Adelaide Crows vs Sydney Swans<\/p>\n

Sunday November 19, 3.05pm (AEDT) at Ikon Park<\/p>\n

Second semi final:<\/strong> Melbourne vs Geelong Cats<\/p>\n

AFLW 2023 FINALS SERIES – Week 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 25-26 weekend.<\/p>\n

First preliminary final:<\/strong> Brisbane Lions host winner of Melbourne vs Geelong second semi-final.<\/p>\n

Date, time and venue TBC.<\/p>\n

Second preliminary final:<\/strong> North Melbourne hosts winner of Adelaide Crows vs Sydney Swans first semi-final.<\/p>\n

Date, time and venue TBC.<\/p>\n

WHEN IS THE AFLW GRAND FINAL?\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

The AFLW grand final is on December 3\ufeff and will be played between the winner of the first preliminary final and the winner of the second prelim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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