Tweed Coolangatta will play giant-killers Victoria Point in the final
Tweed Coolangatta will play giant-killers Victoria Point in the SEQ AFL under 17 girls grand final this weekend.
What a weekend for both Tweed Coolangatta and Victoria Point who will play each other in the under 17 girls grand final this weekend.
Victoria Point beat Surfers Paradise Demons (29-13) narrowly, while 4-9-33 to 5-1-31 was the winning margin for Tweed Cooly over Burleigh.
And Morningside will play Tweed Coast Northern Rivers Tigers in the Div 2 grand final. More on that further down in our story.
In Div 1 semi-finals, the Sharks, without Lions Academy players Olivia Petrillo and Anneliese Neary, did so well.
“Both girls were unavailable due to injury,’’ said VIc Point coach Trevor Mayhew.
Dave Palmucci said it was a tight match for his Tweed Cooly side against top opponents. “But the got the girls up and about early,’’ said Tweed Cooly coach Palmucci.
“It was a very tight affair with both teams sharing the lead at times.
“I thought our ball use going forward was the difference and we were able to apply strong pressure through the middle all day.
“It was a tough gritty win that shows the girls they are never out of any game.
“And it was a great all around team performance, although the standout was vice captain Charlee Morris who led the way with energy, presence and commitment.’’
In Div 2, Morningside beat neighbouring MAGS 5-6-36 to 2-5-17, starting with two early goals which set an early standard.
The Panathers will now play Steve Foreman’s Northern Rivers Tigers who had an exciting semi-final show down with Kenmore on Sunday.
The Tigers were fielding a full player list, including some of the club’s talented 15s on a red hot bench .
“The Kenmore girls also had a full squad of tough and spirited players. It shaped up and turned out to be a solid contest,’’ Foreman said.
“Our girls were off to a lively start with well connected and energetic breakout play around ruck Billi Hutton who was strong and decisive.’’
Foreman said Hutton had emerged as one of the most effective rucks in the competition.
“Our fast and efficient stoppage connection was on fire. The girls really have worked hard on getting this fast and right. Rovers Allannah McNally and Milly Ella were both unstoppable, carving out of the pack,’’ Foreman said.
He said the centreline was sharp, with Madi Power, Heidi Grimster and Wren Hynes doing well.
“Our wings were fast and flashy with Summer Browning and Ari Brown giving us irresistible and effective width in our ball transition..
“Running options were abundant forward and back and once again our Rettenmaier sisters, Jade and Ash. were outstanding
He said with skill and discipline, and the forwards punching into space, it was a 44-13 win over a brave Kenmore who were to be commended on their season.
Morningside won through to the final against Tweed Coast by beating MAGS, but despite the loss, MAGS coach Damien King said his group had a terrific season.
“I think it was played in good spirits and I think all players, parents and guardians should be proud of the efforts of both teams over the weekend,’’ King said.
“I couldn’t be more prouder of my girls today they fought it out all they way to the final siren.’’
He said he could not single a player out because it was a 100 per cent effort across Esplen Oval.
“Hats off to Morningside who were just a touch better. Good luck in next weeks grand final.’’
Morningside will be playing in its third successive after a frenetic encounter with MAGS.
“Both sides played fast, overlapping footy,’’ said coach Alan McGrath.
“I couldn’t be prouder of my girls, they played with discipline and ferocious intensity all day against a really tough opponent”
“With our emphasis on “as one”, it wouldn’t be fitting to name individual stand out players. The entire team played their roles brilliantly. Now we focus on the challenge of taking on league leaders Tweed Coast. I know the girls will leave nothing behind.”
Originally published as Tweed Coolangatta will play giant-killers Victoria Point in the final
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