Sunday was the big Grand Final day for our women’s side.
It’s their first Grand Final appearance and only the second year having the team together, with a preliminary the previous season.
The game started just before midday, and the sun was shining out at Powelltown.
The girls had a tough battle against a strong Emerald
The team sprinted onto the field, their hearts racing as they took their positions for the national anthem.
The starting siren sounded, and the anticipation, along with pride filled their air. Game on.
Both teams came out strong, showing their skills and determination right from the first bounce.
However, the Burras quickly established dominance, controlling possession within their half for the majority of the first quarter.
With seven scoring shots to Emerald’s one in the first quarter, the team managed to secure two goals but the remainder as behinds.
Despite these missed chances, the momentum was with the Burras, although they seemed to be filled with nerves in the opening quarter
After a reset, debrief and regain of breath, the team went out to battle again.
This time, a lot more to a Burras style, securing a nice three goals not long into the second quarter.
Emerald snagged 1.1 during the second, but the Burras had a 5.5 (35) to 2.1 (13) at the half time break.
The third quarter was much the same as the first two, with the team keeping the momentum and skills consistent throughout the quarters.
Another six scoring shots with three goals and three behinds, with Emerald only scoring one behind.
The team went into the last quarter a bit more comfortable with a 56-14 lead. But you still can not slow down.
In the last quarter of the match, the Warburton-Wesburn girls delivered a performance that left the crowd buzzing with excitement.
Despite the warm sun beaming directly down into the oval, they still put in maximum effort to bring the flag home.
They demonstrated great skill and determination to get the job done.
The last term was the most exciting with six goals scored, with one notable shot from the pocket by Gabby Woods.
The siren sounded and it spurred a wave of excitement and relief through the ground.
United with the girls, supporters filled the oval celebrating with their loved ones on the clubs achievement of an undefeated season and a premiership win.
Medals were awarded to each winning player. Gabby Woods was named the best on ground for her ruck performance.
Goal kickers for the match were: Lily Pagels with four and Scarlett Henderson with three. Emerson Woods, Gabby Woods, Hollie Eckhardt, Jasmine Enever, Sienna Clark, Madi Ward and Sally McIntosh all scored one goal each.
A testament to the individual skill of all players.
Reserves Football also played at the same time over at Healesville.
In an elimiation final against Belgrave, the Burras took home the win 9.13 (67) to 5.5 (35).
They progress onto the next stage.
Senior Football had a week off due to finishing on top of the ladder.
All of the netball teams had a loss against Pakenham on Saturday and will take on Yarra Glen next weekend.
The Under 18s Football will also face Yarra Glen next weekend.
