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North Melbourne loses to Hawthorn, ending 32-game winning streak

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:09 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

North Melbourne loses to Hawthorn, ending 32-game winning streak
Summary

North Melbourne suffered a 4.8 (32) to 3.7 (25) defeat against Hawthorn on September 18, 2026, marking their first loss in over 1020 days. AFLW All-Australian Kate McCarthy cautioned teams to be wary of North Melbourne's response following the unexpected defeat. The Roos, who previously had a record-breaking winning streak, will seek to rebound against Melbourne on September 23, 2026, in a highly anticipated match.

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  • •North Melbourne falls 4.8 (32) to 3.7 (25) against Hawthorn
  • •The Roos end a 32-game winning streak
  • •Next match is against undefeated Melbourne on September 23, 2026
  • •Kate McCarthy warns teams not to underestimate North's response
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What they're saying
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Kate McCarthy is tipping North Melbourne to bounce back hard after its surprise loss to Hawthorn

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