Kangaroos thrash Swans as Demons claim crucial win

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Kangaroos thrash Swans as Demons claim crucial win. (2026, October 4). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-04/aflw-kangaroos-swans-demons-magpies-eagles-dockers/107227274

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Kangaroos defeated Swans in an AFLW match by a score of 71 to 16 on Sunday, October 4th, at Arden Street. Meanwhile, Demons secured a significant victory over Magpies with a final score of 42 to 21 earlier the same day at Victoria Park. Emma Kearney suffered a hamstring injury during the Kangaroos' match against Swans.

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On Sun, 4 Oct, the North Melbourne Kangaroos dominated the Sydney Swans with a final score of 10.11 (71) to 2.4 (16) in an AFLW match held at Arden Street Oval. Meanwhile, the same day saw the Melbourne Demons secure a critical victory over the Collingwood Magpies with a score of 42 to 21, further solidifying their position in the league. These results highlight the competitive nature and fluctuating fortunes within the AFLW season.

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Thu, 1 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Blues 36, Hawks 24 Fri, 2 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Tigers 20, Cats 54 Sat, 3 Oct, 1:05 pm, Final score, Giants 35, Bombers 43 Sat, 3 Oct, 3:05 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 31, Saints 1 Sat, 3 Oct, 5:05 pm, Final score, Lions 20, Suns 40 Sat, 3 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Power 36, Crows 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 1:05 pm, Final score, Kangaroos 71, Swans 16 Sun, 4 Oct, 3:05 pm, Final score, Magpies 21, Demons 42 Sun, 4 Oct, 5:05 pm, Live score, Eagles 2.4 16, Dockers 1.1 7 Fri, 9 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Bulldogs versus Bombers Sat, 10 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Saints versus Magpies Sat, 10 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Power versus Eagles Sat, 10 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Cats versus Giants Sat, 10 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Tigers versus Crows Sat, 10 Oct, 8:15 pm, Game not started, Suns versus Demons Sun, 11 Oct, 12:35 pm, Game not started, Kangaroos versus Dockers Sun, 11 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Hawks versus Lions Sun, 11 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Swans versus Blues Kangaroos thrash Swans by 55 points as Demons claim crucial AFLW win over Magpies In short: North Melbourne defeated Sydney 10.11 (71) to 2.4 (16) at Arden Street. uncertain

Melbourne → start → Street

The win came at a cost, with Emma Kearney sustaining a hamstring injury. asserted

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Melbourne was too strong for Collingwood, winning 6.6 (42) to 2.9 (21) at Victoria Park. asserted

Melbourne → win → Park

Kangaroos thrash Swans as Demons claim crucial win

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