{"id":121755,"date":"2022-11-30T16:48:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T06:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=121755"},"modified":"2022-11-30T16:48:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T06:48:16","slug":"top-of-the-table-clash-does-not-stay-tight-for-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2022\/11\/30\/top-of-the-table-clash-does-not-stay-tight-for-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Top of the table clash does not stay tight for long"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>THE top of the table clash in the NTFL Women\u2019s between PINT and Waratah last weekend started off as many would have suspected, but after quarter time it was a very different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PINT put the foot down in the second and third term, dominating the territory battle while keeping their defence strong and not allowing the Tahs&#8217; any realistic chances to score goals. The two quarters were what really set things up for the Queen Ants, as they ultimately ran away with a 45-point win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add to the Waratah\u2019s problems, <a href=\"\/afl\/player\/lisa-roberts\/\" data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"50335\" class=\"_dc_spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisa Roberts<\/a> went down with an injury concern during the third quarter after coming off second best in a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Queen Ants <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"50333\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/amy-chittick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amy Chittick<\/a> was an absolute star, kicking three majors and being really influential across the ground. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"78618\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/steph-lawrence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steph Lawrence<\/a> was also a real target for PINT down forward, booting two majors as did <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"99056\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/zoe-mcwhinney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoe McWhinney<\/a>, while <strong>Rhiarna Myatt<\/strong> finished with three majors of her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile for the Tahs, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"105622\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kierra-zerafa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kierra Zerafa<\/a> finished the day with two majors, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"94978\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/mia-haas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mia Haas<\/a> and <strong>Brittany Daly<\/strong> were among the best in what turned out to be a frustrating day at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meanwhile in other results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>St Mary&#8217;s earned itself a solid win over Darwin, defeating the Buffaloes by 22 points.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite going scoreless in the third term, it did not matter for St Mary&#8217;s as the Saints had built up enough of a lead in the first half. <strong>Kaitlyn Armstrong<\/strong> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"51569\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/billie-byers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billie Byers<\/a> both booted two majors for the Saints, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29672\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sarah-perkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Perkins<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"51600\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alessia-francese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alessia Francese<\/a> were among Darwin\u2019s best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the closest match of the round, Palmerston fought back to earn a narrow five point win over Southern Districts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After going scoreless in the opening term, the Magpies had drawn level with their opponents at three quarter time. A two goals to one final term ultimately sealed the win for the Magpies. <strong>Rhania Hewitt <\/strong>and <strong>Jessica Fatnowna <\/strong>both booted a pair of majors for their respective sides, while <strong>Chelsea Wright, Lily Harden<\/strong>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"105143\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tatyana-perry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tatyana Perry<\/a> and <strong>Natasha Medbury<\/strong> were all among the best for their respective sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wanderers had another tough day at the office, going down to Nightcliff Tigers by 76 points.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They were only two goals down at the first change, but things just got worse from there as Nightcliff piled on the pressure and kept the Wanderers scoreless all game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"99171\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/cassie-mcwilliam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cassie McWilliam<\/a> was the star upfront for the Tigers booting five majors, and was ably assisted by <strong>Alyssa Caruana <\/strong>and <strong>Megan Johnson<\/strong>, who both booted a pair of majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile <strong>Lai-Yee Chow<\/strong>,<strong> Ivana Schober <\/strong>and <strong>Lexie Cagney<\/strong> tried hard for the Wanderers in a tough afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lisa-roberts\/\">Lisa Roberts<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/amy-chittick\/\">Amy Chittick<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/steph-lawrence\/\">Steph Lawrence<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/zoe-mcwhinney\/\">Zoe McWhinney<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/mia-haas\/\">Mia Haas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/billie-byers\/\">Billie Byers<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sarah-perkins\/\">Sarah Perkins<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alessia-francese\/\">Alessia Francese<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tatyana-perry\/\">Tatyana Perry<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/cassie-mcwilliam\/\">Cassie McWilliam<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"js-dropdown dropdown overflowed\"><button class=\"btn btn-icon-only\"><span class=\"icon btn-icon\">\n                    <!-- icon - plus circle - 20px-->\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                        <path d=\"M15,9.28h-4.3V5h0A.72.72,0,1,0,9.28,5h0V9.28H5a.72.72,0,0,0,0,1.43H9.28V15a.72.72,0,0,0,1.43,0h0V10.71H15a.72.72,0,0,0,0-1.43Z\"\/>\n                        <path d=\"M10,0A10,10,0,1,0,20,10,10,10,0,0,0,10,0Zm0,18.57A8.57,8.57,0,0,1,10,1.43h0a8.57,8.57,0,0,1,0,17.14Z\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/span><\/button><div class=\"popover\"><div class=\"popover-content\"><ul class=\"popover-menu\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE top of the table clash in the NTFL Women\u2019s between PINT and Waratah last weekend started off as many would have suspected, but after quarter time it was a very different story. 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