Comets beat Roar to claim WANL premiership
The Comets jumped out to a significant lead in the opening quarter, their shooting duo of Jasmah Haywood and Sloan Burton in the goal circle troubling the Roar's defence on the way to a 17-7 lead.
The 2023 premiers extended their lead in the second quarter to as much as 18 goals against the shell-shocked Roar.
Comets captain Georgia Morgan was a steady presence in the mid-court while Liz Dronfield was influential with intercepts in defence.
For the Roar, newly crowned Jill McIntosh Medallist for third time Caitlyn Brown was doing her best to drag her side back into the game while Cleo Kenny provided strong passes to her shooters, including Sophia Lamers.
Roar's 21/U MVP Kate Cunningham came on for the Open side as they tried to narrow the gap in the second half, bringing energy, pressure and intercepts, Maddie Hunter also influential as the reduced the lead to 14, 43-29.
But the margin proved too large to peg back, Comets sealing the premiership 54-43.
Haywood ended her day with 44 goals to claim the grand final MVP award, capping a fantastic return after missing the 2024 season with injury.
Western Roar claimed their third consecutive 21/U title with a comprehensive 59-40 win over West Coast Warriors.
The Roar extended their lead in every quarter, Grace Millichamp and Teagan Begovic leading the way in goals, while goal keeper Kate Cunningham was fierce in defence to claim the MVP award.
For the Warriors, Eva Ferguson and Skyla Payne tried their hardest in goals while Ava Buselich put in a standout defensive performance.
In the Men's division, Western Roar made it four premierships in a row, defeating West Coast Warriors by 13 goals, 56-43.
Tom Harper was named MVP.
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