THE QAFL Women’s regular season has come to a close, with all six finalists confirmed heading into the post-season. Southport and Coorparoo will meet in the qualifying Final next week, with the winner heading straight to the Grand Final. Bond University will face Aspley and Morningside will take on Wilston Grange in the two elimination finals, with the losers of those matches to have their seasons ended. Here’s how Round 16 of the QAFL Women’s played out over the weekend.

Moreton Bay 0.0 (0) def. by Southport 14.17 (101)

Southport signed off on the regular season in emphatic fashion, shutting out Moreton Bay to win by 101 points at Red Rooster Park. The Sharks kept the Lions scoreless for the entire match, a fitting end to a dominant home-and-away campaign that sees them enter the finals as clear favourites.

Stephanie O’Brien was outstanding for Southport, finishing with 28 disposals, six marks, four clearances, four tackles and five inside 50s. Ella Maurer (24 disposals, three marks and four clearances) and Georgia Hunt (21 disposals, five clearances and nine inside 50s) were also prolific through the midfield. Caitlin Miller was the main beneficiary up forward, booting five goals, while Giselle Davies contributed 24 hitouts from the ruck.

For Moreton Bay, Jessica Davy (22 disposals, five clearances and seven tackles) and Arden Quilliam (23 disposals and one mark) were the standouts in a difficult afternoon for the Lions, whose season is now over.

Broadbeach 1.3 (9) def. by Bond University 9.8 (62)

Bond University produced a dominant 53-point win over Broadbeach at Neptune Homes Oval to confirm third place on the ladder heading into the finals. The Bull Sharks were far too strong, restricting the Cats to just one goal while piling on nine of their own.

Annabelle Foat was exceptional for Bond University, racking up 23 disposals, four marks, five clearances, four tackles and four inside 50s. Tegan Williams (21 disposals, five marks, three clearances and three tackles) and Millar Brosnan-Ball (20 disposals, seven marks and five inside 50s) were also influential. Kendra Blattman was the key target up forward with four goals, while Kierra Zerafa added two. Skye White dominated the ruck with 20 hitouts.

For Broadbeach, Alicia Withers was tireless with 27 disposals, six clearances and 10 tackles, while Jasmine Single (17 disposals and two marks) and Maddie Campbell (16 disposals and three clearances) also worked hard in defeat. The Cats’ season is now over.

Aspley 11.11 (77) def. Maroochydore 3.1 (19)

Aspley rounded out the regular season with a commanding 58-point win over Maroochydore at Automall Aspley Oval, finishing the home-and-away campaign in sixth place and securing their spot in the top-six finals series.

Ella Smith was phenomenal for the Hornets, accumulating a remarkable 47 disposals, three marks, 15 clearances and 12 inside 50s. Eva Downie (28 disposals, five marks, five clearances, six tackles and eight inside 50s) was equally dominant, while Niamh McCarthy was the main goalkicker with four majors from 26 disposals and seven marks. Summer Carriage (24 disposals, four marks, one clearance and eight inside 50s) and Lauren Middleton (19 disposals, two clearances and eight inside 50s) also impressed.

For Maroochydore, Molly Ferguson was the standout with 29 disposals, seven marks, four clearances and seven tackles. Phoebe Tuck (24 disposals, four marks, two clearances and 11 tackles) also battled hard in defeat. The Roos’ season is now over.

Morningside 10.4 (64) def. University of Queensland 2.3 (15)

Morningside confirmed fourth place on the ladder with a dominant 49-point win over the University of Queensland at Jack Esplen Oval. The Panthers were too strong for the Red Lionesses, piling on 10 goals to two to finish the regular season in impressive form.

Isabella Levine led the way for Morningside with 26 disposals, seven clearances and nine tackles. Stella Scott (26 disposals, one mark, five clearances and five tackles) and Kaitlyn Day (18 disposals, two marks, six clearances and eight tackles) were also outstanding through the midfield. Zoe Petrides was the main forward threat with three goals, while Ella Gibson provided 28 hitouts from the ruck.

For UQ, Freya Ross (27 disposals, three clearances and 11 tackles) and Jules Martin (25 disposals, six clearances and 12 tackles) were the best of the Red Lionesses in defeat. The Red Lionesses’ season is now over.

Coorparoo 5.7 (37) def. Wilston Grange 4.6 (30)

In the closest contest of the round, Coorparoo held off a determined Wilston Grange challenge to win by seven points at Giffin Park, confirming second place on the ladder. The Kings were made to work hard for the victory, but ultimately had enough to hold on and secure a home final.

Grace Roberts-White was Coorparoo’s best, finishing with 21 disposals, five clearances and eight tackles. Ayla Fetahagic (19 disposals, two marks and six clearances) and Chelsea Chesterfield (17 disposals, four marks, two clearances and a goal) were also important contributors. Edie Fraser kicked two goals, while Dakota Villiva (seven disposals, four clearances and 11 tackles) applied enormous pressure. Renee Teys was busy in the ruck with 21 hitouts.

For Wilston Grange, Zimmorlei Farquharson was the hero up forward, booting three goals from 15 disposals and three marks. Mackenzie Findlay (16 disposals, five clearances and 11 tackles) and Layla Collins (16 disposals, four clearances and nine tackles) were also strong, while Abbey Crowe (21 disposals, six marks, two clearances and 10 tackles) was one of the Gorillas’ best. The Gorillas will now face Morningside in an elimination final next week.