WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has turned the tables on Norwood in the most emphatic fashion, booking a second straight SANFLW Grand Final berth with a hard-fought 9.8 (62) to 7.5 (47) semi-final victory at Revo Fitness Oval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nine days after Norwood inflicted a 38-point Round 14 defeat on the minor premiers, the Eagles flipped the script when it mattered most. The Redlegs had won both prior meetings in 2026 and arrived after a 12.13 (85) to 7.5 (47) victory, but Woodville-West Torrens took control from the opening bounce and withstood every late charge to earn the week off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norwood struck first through Amy Gaedtke<\/a>, but the response was immediate and decisive. Klaudia O\u2019Neill<\/a> answered, Julia Faulkner<\/a> punished a turnover on the run, and Ruby Lynch<\/a> converted after a strong pack mark before O\u2019Neill added her second. By quarter-time, the Eagles had kicked four consecutive goals to lead by 21 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was a first term that revealed the clearest difference from the sides\u2019 previous meeting. WWT won the inside-50 count 15-7 in the opening quarter to be dominating field position. The Eagles added an early second-term goal through Lucy Moore<\/a> before Norwood began to hit back. They kicked four consecutive goals starting with Amelia Rusden<\/a> stemming the flow before the main break, but the 22-point half-time buffer reflected the home side\u2019s command around the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n he Redlegs lifted spectacularly after half-time, with Elke Cameron<\/a>, Nicola Burns<\/a> and Kate Alexander<\/a> helping reduce a 22-point deficit to four. Ruby Matthews<\/a> broke the run of goals, only for Burns to respond, before Matthews found her second to restore the Eagles\u2019 10-point advantage at the last change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final term was the ultimate test of WWT\u2019s response. Ashley Baker<\/a> goaled in her 50th SANFLW match to cut the margin to two points, but the Eagles again found an answer. Anika Tran<\/a> snapped a crucial goal before Brianna Walling<\/a> sealed the result from the boundary, ensuring the Eagles would return to the promised land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the heart of the turnaround was Moore, who produced 23 disposals, 10 clearances, eight tackles, five inside 50s and a goal. Her work at the contest was well supported by Faulkner\u2019s 26 disposals, six tackles, four clearances and goal, while Maia Freemantle<\/a> added 21 disposals and seven clearances. Tahlita Buethke<\/a> was composed with 24 disposals and five marks, while Leah Cutting<\/a> provided the ruck platform with 30 hitouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Norwood captain Jade Halfpenny<\/a> fought tirelessly with 18 disposals, eight tackles and eight clearances. Lani Cocks<\/a> also had 18 disposals and seven tackles, while Mia Wood<\/a> had 18 disposals and six marks, and Coby Morgan<\/a> collected 17 disposals in defeat. The Redlegs now face North Adelaide in a preliminary final, while the Eagles have earned the direct path to the decider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS 4.4 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 9.8 (62) GOALS: RMC BEST: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
NORWOOD 1.1 | 2.2 | 6.2 | 7.5 (47)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woodville-West Torrens:<\/strong> K. O\u2019Neill 2, R. Matthews 2, J. Faulkner, L. Moore, R. Lynch, A. Tran, B. Walling
Norwood: <\/strong>N. Burns 2, K. Alexander, A. Baker, E. Cameron, A. Gaedtke, A. Rusden<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woodville-West Torrens:<\/strong> L. Moore, J. Faulkner, T. Buethke, M. Freemantle, R. Lynch
Norwood: <\/strong>J. Halfpenny, L. Cocks, M. Wood, C. Morgan, E. Cameron<\/p>\n\n\n\n