Close finishes in Round 3 of the NTFL Women’s Premier League

THE Darwin Buffettes left it late before beating Palmerston by five points in Saturday’s Women’s Premier League game

Shekeine De Satge was the matchwinner in Wanderers’ two-point win over St Mary’s in Women’s Premier League.

THE Darwin Buffettes left it late before beating Palmerston by five points in Saturday’s Women’s Premier League game at TIO Stadium.

The Buffettes trailed by 11 points at three quarter time after failing to score in that term.

But a barnstorming last quarter when Nicolette Dunn and Machaelia Roberts inspired a three-goal to two points comeback against the wind.

The 6.0 (36) to 4.7 (31) kept the Double Blues on top of the WPL ladder and set up an intriguing clash with the fast rising Southern Districts at Marrara next week.

Coach Chris Atkinson said the come-from-behind win was typical of his side’s determination to succeed.

“We worked hard to get that win with Sissy (Dunn) and Machaelia fantastic in the last quarter and Michelle Ellis as well, we look forward to Districts now.’’

Reigning premier Waratah booted 17 behinds from 21 scoring shots, but still beat the improving Nightcliff by 40 points.

Jordan Smyth and Jenna Singh were Tahs’ best in a game where the premiers kicked 1.10 in the first two quarters and 3.7 in the last half.

Districts put the disappointment of an administrave error and subsequent loss to Wanderers behind them when they thrashed PINT by 73 points at Fred’s Pass.

Crocodile Ebony Miller was outstanding in the ruck and up forward where she booted five goals in the 12.13 (85) to 2.0 (12) win.

Wanderers came from 19 points at three quarter time to beat long-time rivals St Mary’s by two points in a heartstopper at TIO Stadium.

Shekeine De Satge inspired the comeback with a big last quarter to give the Eagles their first win of the season.

And Tracy Village grabbed their first win, beating a brave Big River Hawks side by five points at Tracy Village.

Captain Zhoe (correct) Clarke across half forward and Nickesha Jones in a forward pocket were the best for the home side.