North Melbourne's 32-game winning streak over after shock loss to Hawthorn
North Melbourne's record 32-game winning streak in AFLW was sensationally ended by a 7-point defeat to Hawthorn in Cairns. This upset marks Hawthorn's greatest win since joining the league in 2022, achieved despite the absence of their injured captain.
Why it matters
This is a significant upset in Australian Rules Football (AFLW) history, ending a record-breaking winning streak and highlighting the competitive nature of the league. It's a major moment for both teams and their fans.
Hawthorn sensationally ended North's 32-game winning run in Cairns. ( Getty Images: Emily Barker )
North Melbourne's record AFLW winning streak is over, with the Kangaroos falling to a shock 7-point defeat to Hawthorn in Cairns.
The defeat ended a run of 32 consecutive wins for North, an V/AFL and AFLW record.
Hawks midfielder Jasmine Fleming starred with 25 disposals in the absence of injured captain Emily Bates.
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North Melbourne's record 32-matchwinning streak is over after Hawthorn pulled off a massive AFLW upset.
The Hawks' 4.8 (32) to 3.7 (25) win on Friday night in Cairns is their greatest win since they joined the women's league in 2022.
The Kangaroos' sequence of straight wins is the longest in AFL, VFL and AFLW history. They had not been beaten since 2023, going undefeated in their 2024 and 2025 premiership runs.
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