Balmain Dockers have made in Back to Back AFL Sydney Women's Premierships when they defeated Sydney University by 38 points at Henson Park today, 7.9.51 to 2.1.13.
Blustery conditions made it difficult for the players whowever buoyed on by a vocal crowd, the put on an excellent spectacle.
In a tight opening quarter, Balmain kicked the only goal of the quarter to lead by six points at the first change.
The second quarter was once again very even with Sydney University kicking two goals to Balmain's one to trail by just three points at the half time break.
Scoring was at a premium at the beginning of the third quarter however once Balmain very able to kick a major they were able to follow it up with four more quick goals to open up a commanding 25 point lead at the final change.
The Bombers were kicking with the aid of the bereeze in the last quarter however try as they might they were unable to make any inroads into the Dockers lead and when the final siren rang a delighted Dockers outfit were duly crowned undefeated premiers.
For the Dockers. Belinda Pride was outstanding finishing with five goals and winning the 'Deborah Rogers Memorial Trophy' as Best player on the Ground. She was ably supported by Karla Spilarewicz and Katharyna Kobzan.
Mai Nguyen, Libby Sadler and Merdith Gray were Sydney University's best players.
Last Modified on 02/04/2013 16:39
