Manor Lakes v VU Western Spurs
THE first match in the inaugural EDFL & WRFL Senior Women’s Competition took place on Saturday night at Howqua Reserve.
Despite some inaccuracy from the Storm in the first half, they went into the break with a 48-point lead.
In the second half they rose to the occasion emphatically, booting 11 goals to take their total beyond 100.
Kellee McIntosh was a star with five goals, and was complemented by Cara Dunshea’s four majors.
Lisa Rudewych showed her class and battled tirelessly for the Spurs all night, but it wasn’t enough, as her side was defeated by whopping 119 points.
Final score: Manor Lakes 17.17.119 def. VU Western Spurs 0.0.0
Glenroy v Sunbury
A minute’s silence to kick proceedings off at Sewell Reserve had Glenroy fired up, as they applied immense early pressure on Sunbury.
Glenroy captain Renae Schwarze added to her long list of accolades by kicking the Roys’ first goal in the new competition.
Glenroy went into half time with a 12-point lead, but that didn’t last long, as the Lions flexed their muscles and showed their experience.
On-baller Simone Craig impressed with her great decision-making and kicking.
In the end, Sunbury won the game by 15 points.
Final score: Glenroy 5.2-32 def. by Sunbury 7.5-47
Pascoe Vale v Craigieburn
It was an emotional game for Craigieburn, who gave it their all at Hallam Reserve.
Co-captain, Samantha French was prolific in the ruck and led the way for the newly-formed Eagles side.
Breana Jenkins and Stevie Hart accounted for half the team’s score, booting three majors each.
Pascoe Vale had a strong side but unfortunately, just missed the polish on the day, despite Renae Berry’s two goals and Ashleigh Ford’s liveliness around the contest.
The Bombers actually led at half time by two points, but Craigieburn wrestled back the tight contest and secured their first victory in the new competition.
Final score: Pascoe Vale 5.8.38 def. by Craigieburn 8.8.56
Keilor v Roxburgh Park
Keilor’s dominance on Sunday highlighted their favouritism to win the inaugural EDFL & WRFL Senior Women’s flag.
The Blues were relentless right from the start, kicking seven goals alone in the first quarter.
The signs only got more worrying for Roxburgh Park when Tanay Barbuto started asserting her dominance, ending up with four majors for the day.
Brooke Todero also had a day out with five goals.
The Magpies laid some impressive tackles, but none that helped them register a score, eventually succumbing to a 185-point loss in their first hit-out.
Final score: 27.23.185 def. Roxburgh Park 0.0.0
Tarneit v Glen Orden
It was Tarneit’s home game on a sunny Sunday afternoon, but that was no advantage for the Titans, as Glen Orden dominated the play all day.
Mereana Kelly registered three majors off her own boot and was complemented by the impressive ball work of Zoe Page-Ponga.
Lindsay Tucker also impressed with two goals for the day.
The Titans did get two majors on the board but were simply outplayed by the Hawks, despite the resilience shown by Lilian Thomas around the contest.
However, it wasn’t meant to be, as the Titans lost by 45 points in the end.
Final score: Tarneit 2.4.16 def. by Glen Orden 9.7.61
