Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees

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Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees

North Melbourne have underlined their premiership credentials, with Ash Riddell and Kate Shierlaw starring in a statement 50-point blitzing of Melbourne.

After slipping to a draw against Geelong at Arden Street, the Kangaroos headed to Casey Fields on Sunday with a point to prove – and a run of four unanswered second-term goals was the difference.

Riddell was extraordinary, racking up 21 disposals and two goals in the first half alone, while Shierlaw kicked five goals and clunked six marks to lead the Kangaroos to a 11.5 (71) to 3.3 (21) victory.

It was the most points the Demons have ever conceded in a game.

**** midfielder Riddell finished with 32 disposals, two goals and 10 tackles, while Jasmine Garner (27 disposals), Jenna Bruton (15 disposals, two goals), Mia King (23 touches) and Emma Kearney were all influential.

It was another statement from the Kangaroos (2-1-0), who beat premiers Brisbane in round one and will sit comfortably in the top four at round’s end.

The Kangaroos will hope defender and former ****** Libby Birch has avoided a collarbone issue after she was crunched in a Kate ***** tackle in the third quarter.

In her 75th game, Melbourne stalwart Paxy Paxman (19 touches) was superb, with support from Lily Mithen (18 disposals) and Eliza McNamara (22 touches).

But Melbourne (1-2), who are without Olivia Purcell, Tayla Harris and Lauren Pearce through injury, slipped to 14th.

Shierlaw kicked the first two goals to put the Kangaroos on top.

McNamara steadied the Demons, before Megan Fitzsimon drew them level at the break.

But North kicked things up a gear after quarter-time to take a 24-point lead into the main break.

North kept Melbourne goalless in the third term while Shierlaw kicked two more goals to build an unassailable 36-point lead at the final change.

Unfortunately for the Demons, it turned into party time from there.

Bruton slotted her second goal before Shierlaw dobbed her fifth from a tight angle to complete the rout.

North next face Port Adelaide at Whitten Oval on Friday, and Melbourne travel to play Fremantle on Saturday.

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