contests throughout the game.<\/p>\n
6. Jennifer Dunne:<\/strong> Shared key defensive responsibilities with Boltz and continued to make it 7.5. Shannon Campbell:<\/strong> Brutal best at ground level and in the air. Calm, composed and 9.5. Nat Grider:<\/strong> Massive game. 16 intercept possessions speaks for itself. Unbelievable Orla O\u2019Dwyer celebrates her goal.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 6. Jade Ellendger:<\/strong> Ran all day, providing plenty of options on the wing, however the 7. Orla O\u2019Dwyer:<\/strong> Worked herself into the game with a very important goal in the third term to prove 10. Breanna Koenen:<\/strong> Played as a spare in defence for the first half. The general down back, 6.5. Sophie Conway:<\/strong> Influential third term, with some brutal game-changing, momentum Brisbane captain Breanna Koenen proudly displays the two medals she collected at the 2023 AFLW grand final.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 5.5. Lily Postlethwaite:<\/strong> Two magnificent moments that defined Brisbane\u2019s game; a tackle on 9. Dakota Davidson:<\/strong> For a player that came into the game under an injury cloud, she was 9.5. Isabella Dawes:<\/strong> One-touch Dawes, take a bow. Massive at ground level in the contest, 5. Tayla Smith:<\/strong> Suffering from an early hit by Randall, showed her willingness to put her After having a huge influence on the AFLW grand final, Courtney Hodder celebrates Brisbane\u2019s win with her mum.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 9.5. Courtney Hodder:<\/strong> The Tackler. Eighteen tackles, huge, from the courageous mark-of-the-year 8.5. Tahlia Hickie:<\/strong> Fought hard against two quality rucks in King and Rennie. A great ability 5. Cathy Svarc:<\/strong> Seemed to be carrying an injury, battled hard against Garner early. Had 9. Ally Anderson:<\/strong> Consistent, clean brilliance through the midfield. Her evasive skills proved too slick for North\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n Ally Anderson breaks into space for the Lions in the AFLW grand final.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 8. Ellie Hampson:<\/strong> Another big-moment player. Two goals when the Lions needed them most.<\/p>\n 5. Phoebe Monahan:<\/strong> Difficult key defensive role, but was consistent in her efforts all day.<\/p>\n 7. Charlotte Mullins:<\/strong> Great forward pressure in the first half. She got the Lions off to a 5. Ruby Svarc:<\/strong> Limited opportunities for the speedy small forward to get involved.<\/p>\n Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich lifts the AFLW premiership cup with skipper Breanna Koenen, much to the delight of the Lions players.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 5. Mikayla Pauga:<\/strong> Limited game for the youngster, but contributed to the overall team 10. Coach Craig Starcevich:<\/strong> Incredible ability to coach on match day. A very deserving two-time premiership coach.<\/p>\n 6. Jasmine Ferguson:<\/strong> Started well alongside her defensive partner in Wright, but struggled when the momentum went Brisbane\u2019s way.<\/p>\n 4. Eliza Shannon:<\/strong> Was hard for Shannon to influence with limited game time.<\/p>\n North skipper Emma Kearney delivered a classy post-match speech after her team lost the AFLW grand final to Brisbane.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 6.5. Emma Kearney:<\/strong> The captain did her best to inspire her Roos to victory. Her third quarter was her best, providing strong run off half-back.<\/p>\n 6. Sarah Wright:<\/strong> Provided strong, stoic defence all day.<\/p>\n 5. Erika O\u2019Shea:<\/strong> Couldn\u2019t provide her usual spark off half-back, but an incredible season for the Irish speedster.<\/p>\n North\u2019s Erika O\u2019Shea fights for the ball.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 5. Amy Smith:<\/strong> Good pressure around the contest with eight tackles, helping to keep the ball in the Roos\u2019 forward half.<\/p>\n 8. Mia King:<\/strong> Influenced the Roos\u2019 dominant clearances wins. Provided great territory with her kicks out of the contest. Did her best to apply pressure on the Lions\u2019 ball-winners.<\/p>\n High-flyer Kate Shierlaw drags in a contested grab in the grand final.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n 4.5. Taylah Gatt:<\/strong> Her best moment was lowering her eyes to set up the opening goal.<\/p>\n 5. Bella Eddey:<\/strong> Struggled to find space in a hotly contested game.<\/p>\n 6.5. Kate Shierlaw:<\/strong> With the major highlight of the day, Shierlaw took an incredible mark and sealed it with a goal to do her bit for the team.<\/p>\n 7. Alice O\u2019Loughlin:<\/strong> One of the Roos\u2019 best. Provided good forward pressure with nine tackles and linked up with key forwards, finishing with three score involvements.<\/p>\n 7. Emma King:<\/strong> She was unstoppable in the ruck, and took important marks around the ground. Was an aerial presence all day.<\/p>\n 5.5. Tahlia Randall:<\/strong> Was always threatening, crashing packs, and presented with commanding leads but couldn\u2019t impact on the scoreboard.<\/p>\n 7. Kim Rennie:<\/strong> Had an excellent day out in the ruck, and provided important defensive coverage, patrolling the airways down back. Shared her grand final experience with the rest of the team.<\/p>\n 8.5. Jasmine Garner:<\/strong> North\u2019s best player. Was in her finest form, however Starvevich moved his magnets well to negate her influence in the second half.<\/p>\n 7. Ash Riddell:<\/strong> Went head-to-head with Belle Dawes at stoppages, winning plenty of the football, a solid contributor.<\/p>\n
hard for North Melbourne\u2019s forwards.<\/p>\n
worked in tandem with Koenen down back all day.<\/p>\n
ability to collect loose balls down back and tackle when needed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
contested nature of the game meant the footy spent more time at stoppage.<\/p>\n
Brisbane\u2019s chaos balls inside forward 50 metres work wonders.<\/p>\n
halting North Melbourne\u2019s early first-half momentum. Went to Garner after half-time and
controlled her influence, sealing Brisbane\u2019s win with a stunning last quarter goal.<\/p>\n
swinging tackles.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Emma Kearney in the second term and her chaos kick inside forward 50 metres to O\u2019Dwyer\u2019s advantage in her 25th game.<\/p>\n
the matchwinner. Two goals in the last term to become a dual premiership player and provide her
side with a constant threat up forward.<\/p>\n
had a huge influence on the outcome of the game.<\/p>\n
body on the line throughout the game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
winner.<\/p>\n
to create space for her midfielders with her hit-outs.<\/p>\n
some important pressure acts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
cracker, nailing their first goal of the match.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
performance.<\/p>\nNorth Melbourne<\/h3>\n
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