COORPAROO has snatched outright top spot on the QAFLW ladder after edging Wilston Grange by a solitary point in a pulsating match of the round, while Southport made a massive statement against Bond University to leapfrog into second place and Moreton Bay Lions enjoyed a slice of history with their first ever QAFLW win across an action-packed Round 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
QAFL Women’s: Round 8<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The match of the round delivered a nail-biting finish, with Coorparoo defeating Wilston Grange 3.4 (22) to 3.3 (21) to take outright top spot on the ladder at 7-1. In a fiercely contested battle between two top-four sides, the Kings held their nerve to secure a vital victory that leaves the Gorillas in fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacinta Baldwick<\/a> was excellent for the Kings with 18 disposals, four tackles, and five marks, while Chloe Haines<\/a> (18 disposals, six tackles, five marks and four inside 50s) and Lucy Schneider<\/a> (17 disposals, four marks, a goal) were crucial contributors. For Wilston Grange, Layla Collins<\/strong> was immense in a losing cause, gathering 21 disposals, nine clearances, 14 tackles and two marks. Keyshia Matenga<\/a> (20 disposals, four tackles and four inside 50s) and Zimra Hussain<\/a> (20 disposals, five marks) also fought hard all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Southport produced a dominant display to smash reigning premiers and top-of-the-table rivals Bond University 14.11 (95) to 4.4 (28). The emphatic 67-point victory saw the Sharks leapfrog the Bull Sharks into second place on the ladder, asserting their premiership credentials in no uncertain terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steph O’Brien<\/a> was the star of the show, racking up 28 disposals, three clearances, four tackles, five inside 50s, and a goal. Tayla Christensen<\/a> was a commanding presence with 24 disposals, four marks, and three goals, while Ella Maurer<\/a> (23 disposals, seven clearances and a goal) and Sienna Burnham<\/a> (23 disposals, 12 tackles, six inside 50s and a goal) were relentless. For Bond University, Evy Reeves <\/strong>(21 disposals, four clearances, four marks, a goal) and Shannon Nolan <\/strong>(20 disposals, five clearances, eight tackles) battled bravely against the tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreton Bay celebrated a historic milestone, securing its first-ever QAFLW victory with a hard-fought 5.6 (36) to 4.4 (28) win over Maroochydore. The eight-point triumph sparked jubilant scenes for the bottom-placed side, providing a much-deserved reward for their perseverance this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emmerson Brady<\/strong> led the charge for the victors with 24 disposals, six clearances, seven tackles and four inside 50s, supported brilliantly by Jessica Davy<\/a> (21 disposals, nine tackles, a goal) and Tahlia Benson <\/strong>(15 disposals, five marks). For the Roos, Jade Brazier<\/a> was a standout with 25 disposals, three clearances and four marks, while Brooke Edwards<\/strong> (22 disposals, six tackles) and Sophie Schulze<\/a> (21 disposals, six tackles) worked tirelessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Morningside bounced back emphatically from its heavy loss to Southport last week, dismantling Broadbeach 12.7 (79) to 2.1 (13). The 66-point win consolidates the Panthers’ position in fifth place, keeping them firmly in the finals hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A trio of Panthers stuffed the stats sheet through the middle as Lions Academy top-ager Stella Scott<\/a> was dominant with 31 disposals, four clearances, five tackles, six marks and three goals, while Isabella Levine<\/a> (29 disposals, seven clearances and six tackles) was strong on the inside and Laura Roy<\/a> (28 disposals, five clearances, five marks and three goals) also booted a trio of majors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For Broadbeach, bottom-age Suns Academy star Asia Single<\/a> (29 disposals, five tackles and eight inside 50s) was a clear standout, while Alicia Withers<\/strong> (24 disposals, 14 tackles) and Single’s older sister Jasmine<\/a> (21 disposals, seven tackles and four marks) fought hard under immense pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aspley secured its second consecutive victory, defeating University of Queensland 6.6 (42) to 3.5 (23) in a crucial battle between two mid-table sides. The 19-point win moves the Hornets to 4-4 for the season, while the Red Lionesses slip to 3-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ella Smith<\/a> was the standout performer on the ground, amassing 32 disposals, seven clearances, six marks and eight inside 50s to drive the Hornets forward. Lucia Liessi<\/a> (26 disposals, five marks) and Isabella McDonough<\/a> (23 disposals, five clearances and nine inside 50s) were also instrumental, while Eva Downie<\/strong> added a goal from her 17 disposals. For UQ, Luka Yoshida-Martin<\/a> (21 disposals, four clearances and four tackles) and Jules Martin<\/strong> (20 disposals, five tackles and four inside 50s) gave their all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n