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Dream alive for Roos

The dream of back-to-back premierships for North Melbourne Werribee remains alive with the Kangaroos winning through to a second straight Victorian Football League women’s grand final.

The Kangaroos booked their spot in the decider with a hard fought win against the Box Hill Hawks on Saturday, 9.8 (62)-6.5 (41).

For a second straight week it was a fast start for the Kangaroos, who kicked four goals to one to lead by 16 points at the first break at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston.

The lead increased slightly heading into half time.

Box Hill showed some resistance in the third quarter as it kicked three goals to bring the margin back to 12 points at the final break.

The Hawks kicked the first goal of the final quarter in the 14th minute with the margin now under 10 points.

The Kangaroos steadied and kicked the two goals of the game to ensure the win.

Georgia Nicholas and Nyakoat kicked two goals each for the Kangaroos,

It was Alana Barba who led the charge once again leading her side in the midfield battle.

The premiership midfielder finished with a game-high 29 disposals, to go with nine clearances and seven score involvements as she sets her sights on a third VFLW premiership.

Madeleine Di Cosmo was also busy with the ball in hand.

The Kangaroos will face Collingwood in the grand final on Saturday in the grand final at ETU Stadium, Port Melbourne from 3.15pm.

The Magpies, who beat the Kangaroos earlier in the final series, had the weekend off.

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