Jasmine Garner has put on another master-class as North Melbourne handed GWS their fifth consecutive loss of the AFLW season with a 30-point win in blustery conditions.
Garner and Ash Riddell starred as the Kangaroos snatched their fourth consecutive win against the Giants with a 4.8. (32) to 0.2 (2) victory at Arden Street on Sunday.
"For the most part, we didn't feel overly threatened," Kangaroos coach Darren Crocker said.
"Would we like to score more? You know what? In a hard-fought, quite a scrappy, messy affair, you take that."
Touted as the best player in the season so far, Garner again proved damaging with a goal, 24 disposals and six clearances alongside Riddell (31 disposals, 12 clearances).
The ever-prolific Alyce Parker (34 disposals, five clearances, eight tackles) was the shining light for the winless Giants.
It was far from an easy afternoon for North Melbourne as Chloe Dalton (seven intercept possessions) and Tarni Evans (six) dominated in defence for the visitors in a goalless opening term.
Garner finally hit the scoreboard with a major to open the second term, playing on to advantage instead of taking a free kick to catch out the Giants.
Kate Shierlaw took an outstanding mark just in front of goal to add another major for the Kangaroos before halftime.
North Melbourne's other goals came from Bella Eddey and Lulu Pullar in the final term.
"We're in this position because we struggle to execute and play four quarters so here we are," Giants coach Cam Bernasconi said.
"When you're 0-5, the players are pretty flat - no one is enjoying this.
"It does test your character but you've got to stand up when you're getting challenged.
"We've got to turn around pretty quickly. It's a quick season so you can't dwell on the negatives too long."
The Kangaroos (4-1) take on Fremantle in Perth next round while GWS will look to claim their opening win of the season against fellow strugglers West Coast.
