PREMIER WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL: It’s all a little bit of history repeating
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This weekend, we are going to witness a great Grand Final rematch with Kew out for revenge after last year’s defeat.
It all kicks off from 2:30pm at Elsternwick Park and we’ll be hoping for a big turn out to congratulate both teams on their continued dominance this season. If last year’s Grand Final is anything to go off, it’ll be close until the final siren.
Both teams were sitting equal at the final break in last season’s Grand Final, but it was St Kevin’s experience which saw them soar to a 23-point victory after powering away in the final quarter and keeping Kew scoreless.
Jessica Joyce and Sarah Cameron both had 2 goals apiece, whilst Teah Stepan was best on ground for the first time that season. Only Joyce remains from the dynamic trio that gave St Kevin’s a second consecutive title on that day.
So, how will it all play out on Sunday? Can Kew continue their dominance over St Kevin’s in the 2023 season; having not lost to them in any of their three encounters this year?
Will Kew avenge last year’s Grand Final demons and claim victory? Or will St Kevin’s pull off the three-peat?
Keep your eye on Isabelle Harding from Kew who is bringing up her 100th game this Sunday. Likewise the co-captain of St Kevin’s, Bree Doyle. She will raise the bat to bring up the ton.
Fellow co-captain of SKOB Margaret Gleeson will be looking to go out on a high with a third premiership in her final game. Gleeson is an inaugural SKOB Saint and will be sorely missed beyond this year.
The talent on every line of this Grand Final shows the VAFA women’s competition is in strong hands. Six representatives from this year’s Big V Women’s game will take to the field. Nine of last year’s Premiership side will take to the field in St Kevin’s colours. 11 girls from Kew will remember the heartache of 12 months ago.
In the coaches box, Tommy Purcell is gunning for a third straight Premiership with the Saints. Jess Burger, joined the Bears ahead of last season, has guided Kew to their second consecutive Grand Final. This off the back of being awarded the 2022 VAFA Women’s coach of the year.
Both coaches boast stellar winning records. Burger sits at 86% from 36 matches in charge, whilst Purcell is at 81.25% after 64 games. It’s going to be a must watch game to cap off an excellent 2023 season for the William Buck Premier Women’s competition.
You can listen to the coverage from 1:00pm on RSN Xtra2 or tune into the game live on KommunityTV or VAFA.com.au
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