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Fitting Finale to 2013 AFL Women’s National Championships – Cairns

  • Saturday, June 22 2013 @ 06:26 pm ACST
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After four days of gladiatorial combat at Cazaly’s in Cairns, the cream rose to the top in today’s grand finals. The glorious weather held firm for the entire event, showcasing Cairns itself for the visiting teams, but also showcasing the tremendous talent on show for the crowds that came along.

The Division Two final between the ACT and South Australia was a tight affair throughout the first half. Neither side could break away in a low scoring game. There was a touch of sparring for much of the half with both sides playing within themselves. Going in at the main break, scores were level.

After half time it was the ACT team, the dominant side in that division throughout the championships, that made the breaks. The second half opened up with more open footy and some spectacular marking and goals. The ACT managed to break away, going on to win.

Finals Scores:     ACT     7  12  54         d     SA    2  5  17

The Division One final between the powerhouse Victorians and the Western Australia team seemed to run to script on paper, but the reality was different. The Victorians had dominated the competition in each of their round matches and were expected to run up another big score, having comfortably beaten the WA side by nearly 10 goals a couple of days earlier. However the WA girls had other ideas and pushed the favourites all the way, with a four goal to nil second quarter the only significant difference.

Final Scores:    VIC    7  8  50            d    WA    1  7  13

After the carnival, the 2013 All Australian Women’s Team was announced:

B: Fiona Boucher (WA), Megan Hutchins (Vic), Heather Anderson (ACT)
HB: Kara Dollellan (WA), Kirby Bentley (WA), Karen Paxman (Vic)
C: Rheanne Lugg (WA), Daisy Pearce (Vic), Stephanie Chiocci (Vic)
HF: Shelley Matcham (WA), Katie Brennan (Vic), Karina Demant (ACT)
F: Aasta O’Connor (Vic), Chelsea Randall (WA), Ellie Blackburn (Vic)
Rucks: Louise Wotton (Vic), Emma Kearney (Vic), Dana Hooker (WA)
Inter: Countney Gum (NSW), Kate Lutkins (Qld), Michelle Reid (SA), Jasmine Garner (Vic)