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Kangaroos Survive Blues Scare to Keep AFLW Record Alive

North Melbourne has kept its AFLW winning record intact with a 10-point win over Carlton. The Kangaroos now have a 5-0 win-loss return this season.

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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 19 hours ago

Ash Riddell starred with 39 disposals as North Melbourne survived a scare to keep its AFLW winning run rolling with a 10-point victory over Carlton.

In front of more than 3,500 supporters at Arden Street, a boilover was on the cards after the Blues kicked back-to-back goals against the breeze in the second quarter to take a three-point lead.

Kangaroos Hold On for Win

The match was still in the balance in the dying minutes, with Carlton's Lily Goss having the chance to close a 10-point deficit to four after taking a mark 35 metres out.

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