Overview
- North Melbourne beat Melbourne 6.10 (46) to 5.6 (36) after trailing at the final break, with Blaithin Bogue kicking three goals and Jasmine Garner delivering a late clincher.
- The victory extends the Kangaroos’ unbeaten run to 26 matches and secures a third successive Grand Final appearance.
- Brisbane defeated Carlton 10.7 (67) to 5.2 (32) powered by a five-goal third-quarter burst and a career-best four goals from Ruby Svarc.
- The Grand Final will be Brisbane’s fourth in a row and the third straight meeting with North, set as a trilogy tiebreaker at Ikon Park.
- Melbourne coach Mick Stinear said he will consider his future after the loss, while off‑contract forward Eden Zanker returned from concussion, finished goalless and is being linked to Western Australia.