Demons too hot for Warriors
The Demons, who spent much of the season in second place before dropping to third late, jumped out of the blocks thanks to their consistent goal circle of Kelsey McPhee (19), Georgia Ettridge (16), Meg Gallager (15) and Brooke Marques (six).
They were well supported by their defensive end of Kate Bunten, Chanel Gomes and Abbey Hanley, who did everything in their power to stop star Warriors shooters Jamaica Jauncey (32), as well as Beryl Friday (five), Hana Stokes (three) and Emily Dwyer (one).
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The Warriors' mid court were persistent despite the score, with Honey Harrington, Kaylssa Rasmussen and Gardenia Asiata pushing hard up and down the court.
Western Roar guaranteed their fifth straight grand final appearance in a dominant display over the Comets, winning the qualifying final by 14 points, 56-42.
Roar's Maddie Hunter was a star in the mid court, finding crucial intercepts to turn the ball over, while Sophia Lamers (34) and Asha Parsons (22) flexed their muscles in goals.
The Comets showed some serious defensive pressure throughout the game from the likes of Liz Dronfield, Mia Henderson and young gun Kianah Davey who were all able to find deflections and change pace.
The Comets will have a second chance to make their third consecutive grand final when they face Southside Demons.
In the men's division, West Coast Warriors won their way to the grand final with a thrilling one-goal victory over Western Roar, 47-46, in the qualifying final. The Roar will take on Comets for the other spot in the grand final after they overcame Rangers by four goals, 60-56, in the elimination final.
In the 21/U division, reigning premiers Western Roar guaranteed back-to-back grand final appearances after beating the West Coast Warriors by six goals in the qualifying final, 54-48. The Warriors will face the Rangers in the preliminary final after they ended the season of the Comets by eight goals in the elimination final, 48-40.
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