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Undefeated Carlton challenges North Melbourne in AFLW round five

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Undefeated Carlton challenges North Melbourne in AFLW round five
Summary

The 2026 AFLW season continues with round five action, headlined by a matchup between undefeated sides Carlton and North Melbourne at Ikon Park. The Kangaroos enter the contest on a winning streak, while Carlton seeks to maintain its perfect start to the year. Elsewhere, the Sydney Derby features the Swans against the Giants. Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs open the round on Saturday at the Kennedy Community Centre. St Kilda, Essendon, Collingwood, and West Coast remain in pursuit of their first victories of the season. Adelaide hosts Geelong at Unley Oval on Saturday in an additional fixture.

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  • •Carlton and North Melbourne meet Sunday at Ikon Park.
  • •Aine McDonagh leads the goalkicking leaderboard for Hawthorn.
  • •Daisy D'Arcy recorded 34 disposals for Gold Coast last week.
  • •Hawthorn plays the Western Bulldogs this Saturday.
  • •Collingwood faces Gold Coast at People First Stadium on Saturday.
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An undefeated Carlton will be out to bring an end to North Melbourne's incredible winning streak when they meet on Sunday

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