A 4 goal first quarter to NT Thunder's no score set up a stunning victory for ACT. Smarting from their loss in game 1 to NSW, ACT jumped out of the blocks with decisive ruck taps and dominant midfield play.
At half time they had 15 scoring shots to NT's 1 although this did result in a six pointer to the Thunder.
Thunder, whose footy season spans from October to March, were unable to handle the ball cleanly in a contest and found the overhead marking power of ACT too hard to counteract. Kristy Irvine did her best to keep Thunder competitive and tried hard in every contest.
A blistering 3rd term rby ACT eally broke the back of NT despite the dogged defence of Delsey Ah Wang. Karina Demant ran hard and kicked some long bombs on the run nbefore finishing with 5 goals.
Thunder showed plenty of endeavour but could not penetrate their scoring 50. ACT were relentless and in the end were easy winners.
Scores: ACT 17 10 112
NT 2 12
Goal kickers: ACT Karina Demant (5), Courtney Horan (3), Elise O'Dea (2), Sarah Rose (2), Hannah Wallett (2), Heather Anderson, Hannah Gill, Hannah Hall NT Kristy Irvine, Sharona Bishop
Best Players: ACT Hannah Gill, Karina Demant, Elise O'Dea, Melissa Backhouse, Julie McLean, Kasie NT Keisha Tinley, Suzie Lampton, Rhiannon Busch, Kerry-Anne White, Kristy Irvine
Last Modified on 08/06/2011 11:44