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| anthem = [[Bobby Fox]]
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| network = [[Seven Network]], [[Fox Footy]]
| network = [[Seven Network]], [[Fox Footy]]
| commentators = Jason Bennett, Jo Wotton, [[Kate McCarthy]], [[Abbey Holmes]], [[Erin Phillips]], Nat Edwards
| commentators = Jason Bennett, Jo Wotton, [[Abbey Holmes]], [[Kate McCarthy]], [[Erin Phillips]], Nat Edwards
| next = ''[[2025 AFL Women's Grand Final|2025]]''
| next = ''[[2025 AFL Women's Grand Final|2025]]''
| last = [[2023 AFL Women's Grand Final|2023]]
| last = [[2023 AFL Women's Grand Final|2023]]

Revision as of 14:22, 30 November 2024

2024 AFL Women's Grand Final

North Melbourne

Brisbane
6.3 (39) 1.3 (9)
1 2 3 4
NM 3.0 (18) 4.1 (25) 4.1 (25) 6.3 (39)
BL 1.1 (7) 1.2 (8) 1.3 (9) 1.3 (9)
Date30 November 2024
StadiumPrinces Park
Attendance12,122
UmpiresMatt Adams, Gabby Simmonds, Sam Whetton
Ceremonies
Pre-match entertainmentLime Cordiale
National anthemBobby Fox
Broadcast in Australia
NetworkSeven Network, Fox Footy
CommentatorsJason Bennett, Jo Wotton, Abbey Holmes, Kate McCarthy, Erin Phillips, Nat Edwards
← 2023 2025 →

The 2024 AFL Women's Grand Final was an Australian rules football match which was held on 30 November at Princes Park to determine the premiers of the ninth season of the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition. The match was between North Melbourne and Brisbane, and was the second consecutive grand final to feature the matchup. North Melbourne beat the Lions by 30 points. This was the club's first premiership in the AFLW.

Broadcast and entertainment

The match was broadcast live in Australia on the Seven Network and Fox Footy. It was also available via streaming platforms 7plus, Kayo Sports and Binge.[1]

Entertainment

Pop rock band Lime Cordiale provided pre-game entertainment, while actor, dancer and singer Bobby Fox sang the Australian national anthem.[1]

Teams

Both sides announced unchanged teams from their preliminary finals.[2]

North Melbourne
B: 17 Sarah Wright 20 Jasmine Ferguson
HB: 2 Libby Birch 9 Emma Kearney (c) 12 Nicole Bresnehan
C: 8 Taylah Gatt 25 Jasmine Garner 15 Amy Smith
HF: 13 Vikki Wall 3 Bella Eddey 6 Alice O'Loughlin
F: 16 Tahlia Randall 33 Kate Shierlaw
Foll: 26 Kim Rennie 7 Ash Riddell 23 Mia King
Int: 14 Erika O'Shea 19 Ruby Tripodi 5 Tess Craven
60 Emma King 35 Jenna Bruton
Coach: Darren Crocker
Emg: 11 Eliza Shannon 28 Niamh Martin 24 Lulu Pullar
Brisbane
B: 8 Jennifer Dunne 20 Shannon Campbell
HB: 10 Nat Grider 3 Breanna Koenen (c) 5 Jade Ellenger
C: 9 Orla O'Dwyer 18 Ally Anderson 12 Sophie Conway
HF: 28 Charlotte Mullins 21 Courtney Hodder 6 Lily Postlethwaite
F: 31 Taylor Smith 14 Dakota Davidson
Foll: 2 Tahlia Hickie 17 Belle Dawes 25 Cathy Svarc
Int: 15 Poppy Boltz 1 Eleanor Hartill 29 Ruby Svarc
16 Evie Long 7 Ellie Hampson
Coach: Craig Starcevich
Emg: 11 Shanae Davison 4 Dee Heslop 13 Kate Lutkins

Umpires

2024 AFL Women's Grand Final umpires[3]
Position Umpires Emergency
Field umpires Matt Adams, Gabby Simmonds, Sam Whetton Jordyn Pearson
Boundary umpires Kaitlin Barr, Ben Duce, Scott Hansford, Zachary Mousaco Harrison Bell
Goal umpires Georgia Henderson, John Varker Matthew Edwards

Result

North Melbourne defeated Brisbane by thirty points.[4]

Scoreboard

Grand Final
Saturday, 30 November (7:45 pm) North Melbourne def. Brisbane Princes Park (crowd: 12,122) afl.com.au report
3.0 (18)
4.1 (25)
4.1 (25)
6.3 (39)
Q1
Q2
Q3
Final
1.1 (7)
1.2 (8)
1.3 (9)
1.3 (9)
Umpires: Adams, Simmonds, Whetton
Best on ground: Jasmine Garner
Television broadcast: Seven Network, Fox Footy
National anthem: Bobby Fox
O'Loughlin 3, Wall 2, Craven Goals Hampson
Garner, Riddell, Kearney, Craven, Wright Best Dawes, Anderson, O'Dwyer, Dunne
Nil Injuries Hickie (elbow), Ellenger (ankle)
Nil Reports Nil

Best-on-ground medal

The best-on-ground medal was presented by former Richmond president Peggy O'Neal.[1] The panel to decide the medal consisted of Kate McCarthy (chair, Seven Network), Sarah Black (AFL Media), Ed Bourke (NCA NewsWire) and Jess Webster (Fox Footy).[5]

Voting

Best on ground medal voting tally[6]
Position Player Club Total votes Vote summary
1st Jasmine Garner North Melbourne 11 3, 3, 3, 2
2nd Emma Kearney North Melbourne 8 3, 2, 2, 1
3rd Ash Riddell North Melbourne 4 2, 1, 1
4th Alice O'Loughlin North Melbourne 1 1
Best-on-ground votes[6]
Voter 3 votes 2 votes 1 vote
Kate McCarthy (chair, Seven Network) Jasmine Garner Emma Kearney Ash Riddell
Sarah Black (AFL Media) Jasmine Garner Ash Riddell Emma Kearney
Ed Bourke (NCA NewsWire) Emma Kearney Jasmine Garner Alice O'Loughlin
Jess Webster (Fox Footy) Jasmine Garner Emma Kearney Ash Riddell

References

  1. ^ a b c Welsh, Sophie (29 November 2024). "AFLW Grand Final: How to watch, key players, cup presenters". AFL Women's. Melbourne. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Undefeated footy history, or three flags in 12 months? AFLW Grand Final ultimate guide". Fox Footy. Melbourne. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  3. ^ "2024 AFLW Grand Final Umpires". AFL Umpires Association. Melbourne. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  4. ^ Croci, Danielle (30 November 2024). "North Melbourne crush Brisbane by 30 points in grand final to win first AFLW premiership". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  5. ^ AFL House [@AFL_House] (November 29, 2024). "The Best on Ground panel for the 2024 NAB AFLW Grand Final has been announced" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ a b Bolch, Dylan (30 November 2024). "Full votes: Garner's record haul earns Best on Ground Medal". AFL Women's. Melbourne. Retrieved 30 November 2024.