{"id":213549,"date":"2026-05-06T11:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=213549"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:18:19","slug":"around-the-country-bond-university-roll-morningside-in-qaflw-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/05\/06\/around-the-country-bond-university-roll-morningside-in-qaflw-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Around the Country: Bond University roll Morningside in QAFLW thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IT WAS a weekend of drama in the QAFL Women&#8217;s Round 4, with Bond University producing the comeback of the season to overhaul Morningside in the match of the round, while Southport and Aspley posted comfortable victories to keep pace at the top of the table. University of Queensland also survived a scare against newcomers Broadbeach to claim a vital four points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>QAFL Women&#8217;s: Round 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The match of the round produced one of the great QAFLW finishes, with Bond University overturning a three-goal Morningside lead at the final break to win 6.2 (38) to 5.4 (34) in a thriller. The Bull Sharks led by four at quarter time and three at half-time before the Panthers kicked three goals in the third term to be on top heading into the last quarter. However that was all in vain as Bond responded with three unanswered goals to storm home. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kendra-blattman\/\">Kendra Blattman<\/a> was the key with four goals, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"81993\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jasmyn-davidson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jasmyn Davidson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/shannon-nolan\/\">Shannon Nolan<\/a> were also impressive. <strong>Greta Liell-Cock<\/strong> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"136290\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/coco-garton\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coco Garton<\/a> were Morningside&#8217;s best in a heartbreaking defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Queensland survived a major scare against newcomers Broadbeach, winning 3.4 (22) to 2.4 (16) at the death in another thriller. The Cats booted 2.2 to 0.0 in the first term and led at every change before the Red Lionesses clawed back and kicked two goals in the final term to get up and deny the Cats their maiden QAFLW win. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/luka-yoshida-martin\/\">Luka Yoshida-Martin<\/a> kicked a goal and was among Queensland&#8217;s best alongside <strong>Elka Barnett<\/strong>, while <strong>Makayla Sekac<\/strong> and <strong>Halle Cunningham<\/strong> were impressive for Broadbeach in a performance that will give the Cats plenty of confidence despite the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southport reasserted its credentials as reigning premiers with a 9.9 (63) to 4.5 (29) win over previously unbeaten Wilston Grange. The Sharks kicked away with five unanswered goals in the second half after a tight contest at the main break with the Gorillas level at 4.4 to 4.2 at half-time. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/olivia-meagher\/\">Olivia Meagher<\/a> was best on ground with three goals, <strong>Holly Wall<\/strong> kicked two, and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"199880\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tayla-christensen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tayla Christensen<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"159158\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/siobhan-ross\/\" target=\"_blank\">Siobhan Ross<\/a> were also standouts. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/zimmorlei-farquharson\/\">Zimmorlei Farquharson<\/a> booted two goals in a losing effort, with <strong>Keejay Bingham<\/strong> named best on ground for the Gorillas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspley continued to build impressive form with a 7.11 (53) to 2.2 (14) victory over Moreton Bay at South Pine Sporting Complex. The Hornets led 5.3 to 0.1 at half-time and never looked back, with <strong>Emma MacDonald<\/strong> (three goals), <strong>Ameilia Leigh<\/strong> (two) and ex-Brisbane AFLW player <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ella-smith-2\/\">Ella Smith<\/a> (two) combining for seven of the team&#8217;s seven majors. <strong>Indiah Collings<\/strong> kicked a goal and was named her side&#8217;s best in a tough afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coorparoo maintained its unbeaten record with a 5.9 (39) to 2.3 (15) victory over Maroochydore, though the match became a tight, low-scoring affair after quarter time when the Kings led 3.4 to 1.1 at the first break. Only a combined three goals kicked across the final three quarters as the Kings secured the four points. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"148135\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/chelsea-chesterfield\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea Chesterfield<\/a> was again among the best with three goals, while <strong>Renee Teys<\/strong> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"152316\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/zina-fetahagic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zina Fetahagic<\/a> also impressed for the winners. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"157789\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sophie-schulze\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sophie Schulze<\/a> was best on ground for the Roos, with <strong>Anita Ovenden<\/strong> also catching the eye.<\/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\/siobhan-ross\/\">Siobhan Ross<\/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\/chelsea-chesterfield\/\">Chelsea Chesterfield<\/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\/zina-fetahagic\/\">Zina Fetahagic<\/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\/sophie-schulze\/\">Sophie Schulze<\/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>IT WAS a weekend of drama in the QAFL Women&#8217;s Round 4, with Bond University producing the comeback of the season to overhaul Morningside in the match of the round, while Southport and Aspley posted comfortable victories to keep pace at the top of the table. 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