Jawoyn midfielder Mia King has lifted the AFLW premiership cup after playing a solid role in North Melbourne's history-making win over Brisbane 6.3 (39)- 1.3 (9) on Saturday night.
In a rematch of last year's decider, the Kangaroos suffocated the Lions in defence and dominated play around the ground to cap off a near-faultless campaign and turn the result around after 2023's heartbreak.
The Lions' second flag was North's last loss, a week two draw with Geelong the only points given up in a campaign towards an inaugural flag in a sellout at IKON Park.
The Roos are the first-ever unbeaten premiers in VFL-national competition history - men's or women's, and first AFLW expansion side to lift the trophy.
A quiet achiever behind competition stars Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell in the premiers' engine room, King averaged close to 20 disposals and 9 tackles per appearance across the year.
12 months ago, King was among North's best with 19 touches, nine tackles and game-high 13 clearances before Brisbane staged a comeback to win by 17 points.
This time around King collected the same amount of footy, along with six clearances.
The 23-year-old was among the games key ball-winners before quarter time with her side setting the tone, entering the opening break with three goals to the Lions sole major on the board.
In more even-fought middle terms, North's defence stood up to withhold any sniff of a comeback.
Brisbane had come from behind in both of their finals wins coming into the grand final, keeping the Kangaroos scoreless in the third while unable to claw back the margin before the last break.
Despite being around the aerial contest, Gunditjmara tall target Dakota Davidson struggled to impact the match, with Yamatji-Noongar utility Courtney Hodder injected into the midfield for large periods to give her side some run and contest the loose ball as their side attempted to go back-to-back.
Gangulu All Australian Ally Anderson was brave with 25 touches, including 10 in the second quarter, in a losing effort.
By halftime Anderson had 16 disposals, seven tackles and five clearances with the comeback still on the cards.
North kicked two majors to sew up the win in the fourth.
The bring premiership silverware back to Arden Street for the first time since the men's 1999 triumph over Carlton.
