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Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 2 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Match details
Our prediction: Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
North Melbourne Kangaroos by 13-24
Model score: Brisbane Lions 34 to 47 North Melbourne Kangaroos
Total points: the model's 81-point expected total sits in line with a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2025, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 5 meetings it is Brisbane Lions 1, North Melbourne Kangaroos 4, averaging 80.8 combined points per game. Brisbane Lions won 4 of their last 5 on record. North Melbourne Kangaroos won 5 of their last 5.
Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head
Last 5 meetings: Brisbane Lions 1, North Melbourne Kangaroos 4, averaging 80.8 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 16 to 56 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos29 Nov 2025
- 67 to 32 v Carlton Blues22 Nov 2025
- 56 to 43 @ Melbourne Demons9 Nov 2025
- 52 to 32 @ Collingwood Magpies2 Nov 2025
- 45 to 36 v Melbourne Demons25 Oct 2025
- 56 to 16 v Brisbane Lions29 Nov 2025
- 46 to 36 v Melbourne Demons22 Nov 2025
- 42 to 3 v Hawthorn Hawks7 Nov 2025
- 67 to 18 @ Hawthorn Hawks31 Oct 2025
- 67 to 21 v St Kilda Saints26 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Brisbane Lions
- Alexandra Anderson
102.3 GDS avg · 24.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.6 marks · 4.7 tackles (15 games)
- Isabel Dawes
92.9 GDS avg · 20.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.4 marks · 5.9 tackles (15 games)
- Courtney Hodder
86.8 GDS avg · 15.4 disposals · 1.0 goals · 1.9 marks · 6.2 tackles (14 games)
- Sophie Conway
81.7 GDS avg · 16.8 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.1 marks · 3.8 tackles (15 games)
North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Ash Riddell
137.3 GDS avg · 35.5 disposals · 0.4 goals · 3.1 marks · 4.1 tackles (15 games)
- Jasmine Garner
135.9 GDS avg · 27.3 disposals · 1.5 goals · 3.1 marks · 6.2 tackles (14 games)
- Mia King
94.6 GDS avg · 20.9 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.7 marks · 7.2 tackles (9 games)
- Eilish Sheerin
91.1 GDS avg · 19.1 disposals · 0.4 goals · 2.0 marks · 5.4 tackles (9 games)
AFLW Round 2 2026 preview questions
Who will win Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Our form model favours North Melbourne Kangaroos by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Brisbane Lions 34 to 47 North Melbourne Kangaroos.
What is the Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos prediction for AFLW Round 2 2026?
Our form model favours North Melbourne Kangaroos by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Brisbane Lions 34 to 47 North Melbourne Kangaroos. The model expects about 81 combined points, in line with a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Brisbane Lions host North Melbourne Kangaroos in AFLW Round 2, 2026 on Saturday 22 Aug 2026, 7:15pm at Brighton Homes Arena. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head record?
Across their last 5 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Brisbane Lions 1, North Melbourne Kangaroos 4. Those games averaged 80.8 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Alexandra Anderson for Brisbane Lions and Ash Riddell for North Melbourne Kangaroos. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne Kangaroos hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.