FOLLOWING on from last week’s season wrap thus far, we take a look at how the results fell in Round 15 of the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL), as well as a brief look at Division 1.

QWAFL:

WILSTON GRANGE 1.3 | 5.3 | 7.4 | 7.9 (51)
COOLANGATTA TWEED 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.9 (27)

The experience of the ladder leaders showed through in their clash with Coolangatta Tweed, fighting back from a quarter time deficit to post a four-goal win. Coolangatta Tweed booted two of the first three goals of the game to head into the first change with a seven-point lead. But the premiership favourites showed why they have been the benchmark this season, bouncing back from a rare loss the round before, to boot six of the next seven goals, restricting the visitors to just one goal – in the fourth quarter. Brisbane Lions’ duo Kate Lutkins and Jamie Stanton were key reasons behind the impressive performance, with Lutkins named best on ground and Stanton booting two majors. Jemma Abbott also booted two goals for the winners, while Emm MacNeill and Sophie Wheeler were also named among the Gorillas’ best. For the visitors, Selinda Goodman and Lucy Turner both booted a goal and were named among the best, while Sandra Carter was the other goal kicker.

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND 2.2 | 3.5 | 7.7 | 8.8 (56)
YERONGA SOUTH BRISBANE 1.0 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 (29)

GOALS:
University of Queensland: S. Frederick-Traub 4, M. Moloney 2, G. Collingwood, D. Davidson.
Yeronga South Brisbane: J. Keeffe, K. Howarth, C. McDonnell, K. Cantrell.

BEST:
University of Queensland: B. Koenen, M. Moloney, N. Grider, M. Hunt, M. Martin, M. Beaven
Yeronga South Brisbane: E. Bliss, E. Madden, M. Walsh, J. Ransfield, D. Heslop, K. Cantrell

With the return of some serious star talent, the University of Queensland proved too good for Yeronga South Brisbane, recording a 27-point win. Brisbane Lions’ star goal kicker Sabrina Frederick-Traub booted four goals and was the difference in the game, while Maria Moloney chipped in with two majors. The home team lead at every break, but had a scare in the second term when the visitors booted two goals to one to draw within four points at half-time. A five goals to one second half put the game to bed, but not without some resistance from Yeronga. Lions’ Jessy Keeffe and Kalinda Howarth both booted goals, while Emily Bliss racked up yet another best for her side in a dominant performance. For the winners, Breanna Koenen was named best, while Queensland Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, Natalie Grider, was also named among the best. Fellow young gun Dee Heslop was named among Yeronga’s best along with Emily Madden and Mia Walsh.

BOND UNIVERSITY 2.1 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 10.7 (67)
MAROOCHYDORE 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 (1)

GOALS:
Bond University: K. Scherer 5, A. Evans 2, C. Hammans, R. Adamson, X. Cerutti
Maroochydore: Nil.

BEST:
Bond University: K. Scherer, A. Evans, C. Hammans, G. Eller, S. Watson, T. Smith.
Maroochydore: K. Surman, R. Crack, A. Hales, T. King, N. Stewart, J. Sills.

A best-on-ground performance by Katrina Scherer has guided Bond University to a memorable 66-point victory over Maroochydore. Scherer booted five majors in the win, as Bond University had 17 scoring shots to one, restricting the Roos to just one behind for the game. Along with Scherer, Alexandra Evans booted two majors and Queensland bottom-ager Charlotte Hammans finished with one, as both players were named among the best. Also named among the best was Georgia Eller and Serene Watson who stood out in the senior team. For the Roos, Kate Surman was named the team’s best, along with Rachel Crack and Ashleigh Hales.

QWAFA DIVISION 1:

Kedron 0.1 (1) defeated by Aspley Hornets 11.12 (78)

Chloe Macdonald booted five goals in Aspley’s 77-point victory over Kedron. A five goals to zero first term set up the visitors for a big win, but the home side knuckled down in the second half, restricting their opponents to just four majors after seven in the first half. Kristie Hudson and Kylie Guarino both booted two goals, while Nicola Clark was named best on ground in the victory, while Angelique Van Walle was the best for the home side.

University of Queensland 3.5 (23) defeated by Yeronga South Brisbane 3.8 (26)

Yeronga South Brisbane have held on against a fast finishing University of Queensland side to record a three-point victory. After opening up a 15-point lead at quarter time, the visitors did not score again until the last term where a final quarter goal saw them home in a low-scoring thriller. Erin Sargent booted two goals for the winners, while Jordan Waugh and Ngatai Alapaki were named the team’s best players. For University of Queensland, Paige Murray and Jessica Middleton were named the best.

Broadbeach 1.5 (11) defeated by Moreton Bay 2.1 (13)

Moreton Bay have survived a scare from Broadbeach to record a narrow two-point win over their opponents. In a game which saw three goals kicked, the Cats booted their only goal in the first term, with the Lions booting their two over the next two quarters. Inaccuracy cost the home team, having six scoring shots to three, but went down in the tight loss. Amy Higgins was the difference on the scoreboard for Moreton Bay, booting both goals and named second best behind Lily Postlethwaite who continued her good form from the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. Meaghan Marr booted Broadbeach’s goal, while Rebecca Goodwin was named the Cats’ best player.

Wilston Grange 6.14 (50) defeated Coolangatta Tweed 3.2 (20)

Wilston Grange enjoyed a comfortable five-goal win over Coolangatta Tweed despite being plagued by inaccuracy. The Gorillas had 20 scoring shots to the Blues’ five, largely due to a 1.6 second quarter where they extended their half-time lead to 14 points when it could have been more. However, they put the foot down after half-time booting three of the four second half goals to win. Hetti Malone and Casey Cubis both booted two goals for the winners, while Mica Cubis and Odette Tartak were named the Gorillas’ best. Macey-Leigh Gore was the multiple goal kicker for the visitors with two majors, while Mackenzie Hay booted the third goal and was named the Blues’ best.