The history-making North Melbourne Kangaroos changed AFLW forever with a brand of never-before-seen football that powered them to a maiden premiership over their 2023 conquerors the Brisbane Lions 39-9 at Ikon Park in Melbourne on Saturday night.

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich says the Lions will be driven by closing the gap on North Melbourne next season as he praised the premiers for playing “the best footy I’ve ever seen”.

North Melbourne became the fourth consecutive AFLW team to win the premiership after losing the previous season's grand final. Starcevich backed his side to bounce back next year - as they did last season following grand final heartbreak in 2022 - but tipped it would be harder than ever in an increasingly competitive league.

Garner overwhelmed attempted tagger Jade Ellenger. O’Loughlin’s speed overawed Brisbane’s defence. And captain Emma Kearney was back running at full tilt after a cautious return from a hamstring injury in the preliminary final.

For the second straight year we have a North Melbourne and Brisbane AFLW grand final and again it is almost impossible to separate the two.

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The Kangaroos will look to cap off an unbeaten season with a victory over Brisbane Lions in the AFLW grand final tonight. Follow along for all the big moments and post game reactions.

North Melbourne have broken through for their maiden AFLW premiership and completed an undefeated season with a 30-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the historic night grand final.