It took the classy midfielder just 20 seconds to make her mark.
The Kangaroos kickstarted their season in electric form, scoring the first 37 points of the game and keeping the Saints scoreless in the first half.
The Saints came out snarling after half-time but inaccurate kicking meant they only outscored North by nine points to trail by 27 going into the final quarter. Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Stream them all for free onNorth punished them for their profligacy with the Kangaroos kicking the first three goals of the final quarter on their way to recording a 8.8 to 2.4 win.
Five-time All-Australian Garner won the first clearance of the game and within 20 seconds booted a fine goal on the run from 45 metres.Garner produced a complete midfielder’s game, notching an equal game-high figure of 29 possessions and match-best tallies in clearances and metres gained .North’s Tahlia Randell and Emma King both kicked two goals, though the latter managed just two points from her first three shots.
North were ahead 21-0 at quarter-time and 36-0 at half-time, as the Saints struggled to fashion scoring opportunities.Saints finally got on the board six minutes into the third quarter, when Hannah Stuart converted a set shot after being awarded a free kick.North regained the ascendancy in the fourth quarter to make an early Round 1 statement.
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