Vikki Wall celebrates a goal during North Melbourne's clash against Kuwarna in round nine, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

NORTH Melbourne has held off Kuwarna to record an eight-point win on Friday night, taking another step towards the minor premiership.

The Kangaroos made the Crows pay for missed chances before holding off a late charge on their way to a 6.5 (41) to 4.9 (33) victory at Norwood Oval.

CROWS v KANGAROOS Full match coverage and stats

As North returned to the top of the ladder with nine wins and a draw, Kuwarna slipped to 7-3 as its hopes of a top-four finish took a hit.

Roos star Jasmine Garner (27 disposals and two goals) led the way, while Ash Riddell (25 and seven clearances) was also important.

Ebony Marinoff (25 disposals and 17 tackles) continued her strong season for the Crows, but they were punished for inaccurate goalkicking – particularly in the first half – in what may prove to be a costly loss.

More to come

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:35

    AFLW Highlights: Kuwarna v North Melbourne

    The Crows and Kangaroos clash in week nine of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:50

    Pumped-up Ponter leading the comeback

    Danielle Ponter catches fire in the final term with back-to-back majors to make the Kangaroos nervous

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  • 00:45

    Crow hits a Wall: Vikki cashes in high free kick

    Vikki Wall cops some accidental contact to the head and capitalises on the resulting free kick

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  • 00:47

    Ponter proving super dangerous as Crows climb back

    Danielle Ponter reels in two superb grabs in the forward line and converts one opportunity to shift the momentum

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  • 00:41

    Genius Garner surprises everybody in this goal

    Jas Garner refuses to give up on the play and pinches a stunning major for the Roos

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  • 00:38

    Stylish start as Shierlaw strikes again

    Kate Shierlaw continues her tremendous form by snaring the first goal of the game

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KUWARNA                           1.3     2.5     2.8     4.9 (33)
NORTH MELBOURNE          2.1     4.3     6.4     6.5 (41)

GOALS
Kuwarna: Ponter 3, Gould
North Melbourne: Shierlaw 2, Garner 2, Wall, Eddey