North Melbourne
Season record
Win-loss:ย 4-1
Ladder position:ย 4th
Season overview
If there's one thing to take out of an often uncertain start to the AFLW season, it's that North Melbourne have embraced an attacking style of football. In their opening five rounds, North hasn't hesitated to hit the scoreboard, kicking seven goals in two impressive wins. Throughout the year though, inaccuracy has dogged the club, kicking 3.8, 7.9 and 7.12 in their last three outings - nearly costing them a win against the previously undefeated Fremantle. North have yet to prove themselves against their potential finals rivals, only facing Fremantle (win) and Adelaide (loss) of the teams in the top six at the conclusion of Round 5. However, losing just one game to the undefeated Crows sets the club up well heading into the second half of the season with Richmond, Collingwood, Melbourne, Brisbane and West Coast still to come. Wins against the Tigers and Eagles will be crucial to maintain their top-four position heading into finals, while coming up against genuine flag contenders in Brisbane and Melbourne will be the test North need to see if they are really the real deal.ย
Grade:ย B+
Inconsistency in front of goal has cost the Kangaroos a coveted A mark, while their relatively easy draw so far leaves many questions to be answered about their form against contenders.
