Hawthorn ends North Melbourne's winning streak in AFLW round six

Hawthorn halted North Melbourne's 32-game winning streak with a strong performance in Cairns on Friday night. Despite losing skipper Emily Bates earlier, the Hawks executed their game plan effectively, demonstrating they can challenge the two-time premiers. Geelong increased their scoring capability against Collingwood, and Melbourne showcased dominance in contested possessions against Carlton. Sydney overcame injury hurdles to claim a gritty win over Port Adelaide. The Western Bulldogs continue to establish themselves as premiership contenders after defeating Fremantle.

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