NTFL 2023-24: Watch Nightcliff Tigers v Waratah women Round 18 live stream

Nightcliff grabbed the all-important third spot for the women’s finals as Mickayla Ward continued her great season with four goals in a comfortable win over Waratah. Relive all the action.

Nightcliff have retained their spot in the Women’s Premier League top three, and go into finals with a double chance after seeing off Waratah.

A four-goal effort from Mickayla Ward proved decisive as the Tigers grabbed a 7.7 (49) to 4.0 (24) victory at Nightcliff Oval.

The hosts were ahead at every change, though inaccuracy in front of goal proved a real hindrance to posting a big score on their home deck.

Maighan Fogas and Jasmine Ware played important roles in securing the ball while captain Hannah Turnbull again proved why she’s so highly rated.

Waratah put up some resistance with Victoria Winstanley scoring twice, while Cassandra Glover and Maya Netherway also hit the scoreboard.

But they will have to be content with a knockout final against Darwin Buffettes, the same side that shocked them in Round 17.

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The battle for third spot - and the last double finals chance - in the women’s premier league comes down to this one game

It couldn’t be more delicately poised, with only percentage separating Nightcliff and Waratah on the table after 17 rounds.

And the NT News and KommunityTV will be there to stream every minute of the action from 5pm on Saturday.

Nightclifff have the better recent form on paper, but five of their last six games have been against teams below them on the table. There only defeat in that time was a heavy one to leaders PINT.

Playing this game at home will certainly help, as will having goal kickers Mickayla Ward and Cassie McWilliam in fine form.

Can Nightcliff grab third spot?

Lekaiya Rabbit also had a big debut last week while consistent performers such as Sophie Hatzismalis will be out to keep their side in a strong position for finals.

Waratah are coming off a shock loss to the Buffettes, which dropped them from third to fourth, though they did have the upper hand when they last played Nightcliff.

The round nine clash was effectively decided in the first half when the Tahs raced out to a 26-point halftime lead.

Madeline Jeans and Ruby O’Dwyer have been among their best in recent times while captain Kierra Zerafa has been named to return after being kept out with injury.

A full replay of the match will be posted here at the end of the game.

The NT News and AFL Northern Territory have come together in a partnership to live stream both the men’s and women’s Premier League games for this TIO NTFL season.