Sistaz continue strong run in Women’s Premiership with win over Palmerston

THE unbeaten Sistaz continued their domination of the 2020 NRL NT Women’s Premiership with a strong 50-10 win over Palmerston in Round 6

Talia Corrie on the charge against Palmerston in Round 6. Picture: GLENN CAMPBELL

THE unbeaten Sistaz continued their domination of the 2020 NRL NT Women’s Premiership with a strong 50-10 win over Palmerston in Round 6.

Storming to a first half 34-0 score line the Sistaz showed why they’re the premier side of 2020 with five eighth La-Toniya Norris scoring five tries in the encounter.

Palmerston however remained in the fight despite the score line and managed two tries of their own in the second half through Ruti Faataofe.

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Though by then the Sistaz had already put the game to bed with Danielle Ponter, Jordan Ah Sam, Bianca Stokes and Leeanne Allia all also crossing the white paint.

Sistaz full back Tishara Cahill-Davern was poud of her side’s efforts in the win feeling it was a just reward for all the hard work her side had put in during training.

“It was a great win and I’m really happy with the girls that have trained so hard to get us to this point,” Cahill-Davern said.

“Our talk and getting around each other was brilliant particularly as we had a couple of newer players out there.

“That’s been the biggest focus for us this year. Just getting around each other and having fun when we’re out on the field.”

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Meanwhile in other Women’s Premiership action Litchfield eventually managed to pull ahead of South Darwin to win their encounter 40-12.