THE QAFL Women’s competition saw the ladder shake up once again in Round 9, with Coorparoo claiming outright top spot after a gritty win over Aspley. Meanwhile, Southport and Bond University flexed their muscles with massive victories to stay right on the leaders’ heels, and Morningside enjoyed a dominant outing to solidify their top-five status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Southport 18.15 (123) def. University of Queensland 0.0 (0)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Southport delivered a ruthless performance against the University of Queensland, keeping the Red Lionesses scoreless in a massive 123-point shutout to continue the reigning back-to-back premiers’ rise up the ladder. in an incredible team effort, just one Southport player had less than 10 disposals and they recorded the win despite losing the clearances 24-22, instead having a whopping 56 inside 50s to seven and 33 scoring shots to nil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>Ella Maurer<\/a> was sensational, racking up 30 disposals, five clearances and four tackles in a prolific midfield display, well supported by Olivia Meagher<\/a> (24 disposals, six tackles, six inside 50s and 1.4) and Steph O’Brien<\/a> (22 disposals, eight hitouts and four clearances). Up forward, Tayla Christensen<\/a> (12 disposals, five goals) and Caitlin Miller<\/a> (10 disposals, three goals) provided the finishing touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For UQ, Annabel Coleman<\/strong> (21 disposals, five tackles) and Madeleine Roos<\/strong> (21 disposals, eight tackles) fought hard against the tide. Luka Yoshida-Martin<\/a> (18 disposals, three clearances and five tackles) and Eva Sartor<\/a> (17 disposals, four clearances and six tackles) continued their strong years in a tough defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bond University 10.8 (68) def. Broadbeach 1.0 (6)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bond University secured a comprehensive 62-point victory over Broadbeach, bouncing back from the Bull Sharks’ forgettable 11-goal loss to Southport that surrendered them top spot the week before. Bond University dominated the ruck with 60 hitouts to 29, largely thanks to Millar Brosnan-Ball<\/a> (49 hitouts, five clearances) as they racked up 40 clearances to 25 in a midfield shellacking against a younggroup that was missing some of its stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shannon Nolan<\/a> suffered leather poisoning, accumulating 40 disposals, 11 clearances, seven tackles and two goals. Evy Reeves<\/a> was equally damaging with 30 disposals, eight clearance and 16 tackles, while Charlotte Taylor<\/strong> (28 disposals, seven tackles, seven inside 50s and a goal) and Lexi Samuels<\/strong> (20 disposals, 13 tackles) also worked hard for the Bull Sharks. Forwards Kendra Blattman<\/a> and Isabella Iverach<\/a> each kicked three goals in the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the defeat, Broadbeach’s Josephine Plath<\/strong> (19 disposals, five clearances and nine tackles) and Halle Cunningham<\/strong> (17 disposals, eight tackles) competed strongly. Makayla Sekac<\/a> laid a team-high 16 tackles in the loss to go with her 14 disposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aspley 3.6 (24) def. by Coorparoo 7.5 (47)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a crucial clash with top-spot implications, Coorparoo proved too strong for Aspley by 23 points. It enabled the Kings to hold onto the prime position despite the efforts of Bond University and Southport, shaking off a tough first term to go out to a 28-point lead at three quarter time before starving off a determined Hornets outfit in the final stanza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ayla Fetahagic<\/strong> led the charge with 24 disposals, seven clearances, and a goal, while Grace Roberts-White<\/a> (16 disposals, seven tackles) and Sarah Perkins<\/a> (three goals) were pivotal. Ex-Lion Jacinta Baldwick<\/a> was another former AFLW listed talent who has shown her experience this season, and managed 19 disposals and a goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Aspley, Ella Smith<\/a> (27 disposals, five clearances, four tackles and a goal) and Eva Downie<\/strong> (26 disposals, seven clearances, five tackles and five inside 50s) were outstanding in defeat, with over-age ruck Monique Corrigan<\/a> contributing 24 hitouts, six tackles and a goal from 13 disposals and five marks on her way to the Rising Star nomination for Round 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Morningside 13.10 (88) def. Moreton Bay 1.1 (7)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Morningside put on a clinic against Moreton Bay, with the reigning grand finalists and flag hopefuls cruising to an 81-point victory over their fellow seconds-season side. Over-age Lions Academy member Isabella Levine<\/a> was the star, amassing 31 disposals, 10 clearances, eight tackles and three inside 50s. Hannah McLaughlin<\/strong> (21 disposals, nine clearances, two goals), Kaitlyn Day<\/a> (20 disposals, three marks, six inside 50s and two goals), and Kiara Tolley<\/strong> (20 disposals, six inside 50s and two goals) all booted multiple majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Moreton Bay, Jessica Davy<\/strong> (28 disposals, eight clearances, nine tackles and seven inside 50s) was a shining light, while Taima Rue<\/strong> and Emmerson Brady<\/strong> each laid 10 tackles in the loss. Rose Hughes<\/strong> (18 hitouts) was the sole goalkicker for the Lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maroochydore 2.0 (12) def. by Wilston Grange 4.3 (27)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a low-scoring affair, Wilston Grange ground out a 15-point victory over ninth placed Maroochydore to retain fourth spot on the ladder. Zimra Hussain<\/a> (27 disposals, five clearances, a goal), Mackenzie Findlay<\/a> (26 disposals, four marks, four clearances and seven tackles), and Abbey Crowe<\/a> (25 disposals, five marks – four contested – and two tackles) impressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Maroochydore, Britney Murray<\/strong> (26 disposals, three marks, five tackles and two clearances) and Gabi Simpson<\/strong> (25 disposals, four marks – three contested – three clearances and 11 tackles) battled hard, while over-ager Sophie Schulze<\/a> (17 disposals, six tackles) continued her impressive 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n QAFL WOMEN’S LADDER AFTER ROUND 9:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n#<\/th> Team<\/th> P<\/th> W<\/th> L<\/th> PTS<\/th> %<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 1<\/td> Coorparoo<\/td> 9<\/td> 8<\/td> 1<\/td> 32<\/td> 216.56<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/td> Southport<\/td> 9<\/td> 7<\/td> 2<\/td> 28<\/td> 425.16<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/td> Bond University<\/td> 9<\/td> 7<\/td> 2<\/td> 28<\/td> 238.54<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/td> Wilston Grange<\/td> 9<\/td> 6<\/td> 3<\/td> 24<\/td> 218.75<\/td><\/tr> 5<\/td> Morningside<\/td> 9<\/td> 6<\/td> 3<\/td> 24<\/td> 186.10<\/td><\/tr> 6<\/td> Aspley<\/td> 9<\/td> 4<\/td> 5<\/td> 16<\/td> 94.41<\/td><\/tr> 7<\/td> University of Queensland<\/td> 9<\/td> 3<\/td> 6<\/td> 12<\/td> 55.39<\/td><\/tr> 8<\/td> Broadbeach<\/td> 9<\/td> 2<\/td> 7<\/td> 8<\/td> 33.40<\/td><\/tr> 9<\/td> Maroochydore<\/td> 9<\/td> 1<\/td> 8<\/td> 4<\/td> 35.37<\/td><\/tr> 10<\/td> Moreton Bay<\/td> 9<\/td> 1<\/td> 8<\/td> 4<\/td> 20.41<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n