Irish in AFLW: On-song Gilroy helps Kangaroos shut down Magpies

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Alana Porter of the Magpies is tackled by Aileen Gilroy of the Kangaroos during the round seven AFLW match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at North Hobart Oval on February 20, 2022 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

North Melbourne produced another brilliant display on Sunday at the expense of Collingwood by 23 points at the North Hobart Oval.

The Kangaroos put the squeeze on the Pies from the first bounce until the last as their execution proved the big difference between the two sides. Aileen Gilroy (nine disposals) helped the winners cut out the potency of Pies forward Aishling Sheridan (eight disposals).