The Events by Ramona Mackay Crows have secured their first win of the 2016 AFL Queensland Youth Girls State Championships with a dominate victory over the Townsville Eagles.
Mackay were impressive in their 8.4 (52) to 2.10 (22) victory.
Basketball rookie Madison MacDonald, found her groove as a tall rover booting two goals in a best on ground performance, that will have AFL Mackay Women’s clubs no doubt looking to recruit that tall midfielder. Bakers Creek midfielder Shenae Murphy and Abby Anderson of the Eastern Swans were also standout performers for the Crows.
Mackay Magpies, Lois Beckingham was a rock down back along with Tanacha Saunders of the Eastern Swans. In her third appearance at the youth girls State Championships, key defender Teah Mealy started up forward, giving the Crows a strong marking option but it was her move defensively, that played a big a role in the final outcome for the Crows.
NAB AFL Youth Girls Academy Member, Lauren Bella played near 95% game-time in the ruck and gave the Crows midfield silver service.
The overall performance, started off scratchy with the Crows struggling to adjust to the face pace of State Championship football.
However, Crows coaches Matt Bateman and Jennifer Revell, threw tough midfielder Sarah Ingledew and turned ruck Madison MacDonald into a follower, proved a masterstroke and turned the game. Mackay were too slick and finished the game full of run and energy.
Shenae Murphy joined MacDonald as the only multiple goal-scorers, with Abby Anderson, Teah Mealy, Amber McGrath and Ebony Rix chipping in with one minor each.
The Crows now go into Game 2 of the Championships, full of confidence knowing they can match it with the best of the rest. Mackay set to play the Wide Bay Wildcats at 1:00pm on Friday 21st October.
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Events by Ramona Mackay Crows 8.4 (54) def. Townsville Eagles 2.10 (22)
Crows Best: Madison MacDonald, Shenae Murphy, Abby Anderson, Lauren Bella, Tanacha Saunders, Lois Beckingham
Crows Goal Kickers: Madison MacDonald 2, Shenae Murphy 2, Abby Anderson 1, Teah Mealy 1, Amber McGrath 1, Ebony Rix 1
Last Modified on 11/11/2016 10:20