TWO Grand Finals took place across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) this week. In the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, it was Macquarie University taking on University of New South Wales (UNSW) Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs. In the AFL Canberra 1st Grade Women’s competition, Eastlake battled it out against Queanbeyan.

UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs have claimed a three-peat in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division with a 23-point win over Macquarie University. The Bulldogs got off to a fast start with a three goals to one first quarter. They kicked one less goal in the second term but still managed to go into the half time break with a 21-point lead. Macquarie University fought back in the third term, keeping the Bulldogs scoreless. But they couldn’t inspire a comeback, only managing one goal for the term. In the fourth quarter, it only got worse for Macquarie, with the Bulldogs holding them goalless and kicking two goals at the same time.

Roxanne McGee booted two majors for UNSW, while Tia Bool, Rebecca Privitelli, Jacinda Barclay, Meagan Kelly and Sandra Janjetovic all chipped in with singles. Janjetovic was also named best-on-ground by her coaches in the Grand Final. Barclay, Sera Kaukiono, Jemma Still, McGee and Bool were the other impressive performers on the night.

Greater Western Sydney captain, Amanda Farrugia gave her all for Macquarie University, kicking a goal and being named best-on-ground. She was complemented by good performances from Kristy Sutcliffe, Ellie Brush, Laura Russell, Lisa Steane and Megan Lawrence. Russell also kicked a goal, as did Liz Fassone.

Eastlake claimed the AFL Canberra 1st Grade Women’s premiership with a 12-point win over Queanbeyan. It was an even start with both teams kicking two goals a piece in the first term. Eastlake stepped up its game in the second quarter with four goals to two to take a 16-point lead into the main break. The scoring dried up in the third term with neither side managing to get a goal on the board. Queanbeyan fought back with the only major in the last term but it wasn’t enough.

Karina Demant was the star of the day for Eastlake with two of her side’s six goals. Teammates, Rohana Prince and Millie Drummond were among the goal kickers.

For Queanbeyan, NSW Under-18 representative Alexia Hamilton, as well as Megan Godfrey, Teena Campbell, Alana Bowyer and Hannah Dunn all got majors on the board. Dunn was also named best-on-ground for the Tigers. Carly Res, Tarni Evans, Jayde Hamilton, Cassandra Taylor and Lani Watson were also impressive.