While Werribee had a bye on the weekend in the Victorian Football League, North Melbourne-Werribee put together an important win in the VFLW.
The Kangaroos faced Williamstown on Saturday, in what was a big test for both sides who entered on the back of some good form.
Both sides entered the match equal on points.
It was a hard slog in the first quarter with neither side able to kick a goal in the opening quarter.
Two goals in the second quarter opened up a lead for the Kangaroos to lead by 14 points at half time.
The lead slightly increased to 16 points at three quarter time as both sides kicked a goal each.
The Kangaroos made sure they got the win with another goal in the final quarter to win, 4.9 (33)-1.6 (12).
It was all single goalkickers for North Melbourne-Werribee in the win.
Stella Reid had 23 disposals in defence, while Madeline Di Cosmo and Charlotte Blair had 21 each.
All three were named in the best along with Zoe Savarirayan, who played one of her best games since moving to half-back.
Coach Brett Gourley told North Melbourne media it was nice to go out and get the win.
He said they thought they stepped up under a lot of pressure in a physical contest.
The Kangaroos are now two points clear on top of the ladder.
Sandringham Zebras are now in second, two points behind, while the Box Hill Hawks and Williamstown are a further two points back.
The Kangaroos face the Western Bulldogs on Friday night, in a grand final rematch.
Werribee will be back in action on Saturday at Avalon Airport Oval against the GWS Giants.
