The Brisbane South Vixens held off a fast-finishing Gold Coast Sunsets outfit by just one point, to claim the 2014 Youth Girls State Championships.
The Vixens kicked the only point of the first quarter, and it was a crucial one in the end, as they ran out 4.5 (29) – 4.4 (28) winners.
In a congested first term, both teams’ defence stood solid, but the match opened up as time ticked on.
The Vixens stretched their lead to eight points at half-time, with a strong quarter from captain, Jade Ransfield.
Gold Coast fought back in the second half, as the sides traded goals to open the third term.
The Sunsets booted the first goal in the last term, before a sensational goal from Brisbane South’s Gabby Collingwood in the 12th minute put the Vixens in the box seat.
Gold Coast found themselves with the footy with just seconds remaining, but couldn’t quite finish off, as the siren beat them to the punch.
Collingwood was awarded the Julia Price Medal as the best player of the Championships, as well as the best player medal for the Vixens.
Sunshine Coast finished third in Division one, beating North Queensland in their play off, while Brisbane North defeated Mackay in the opening game of the play offs.
Darling Downs capped off their perfect debut championships, winning Division Two, with a 7.8 (50) – 1.2 (8) win over Capricornia.
The Demons kicked three goals in the first quarter of the final, giving them a handy buffer over the Cobras.
Demons forward, Shaleise Law, showed some exciting signs, while Alice Mason ran hard in the midfield.
The Cobras competed hard through the match, but couldn’t quite claw the margin back from the Demons.
After a winless championships last season, the Cobras showed their improvement this year with three wins out of their five matches.
Wide Bay took third spot in Division Two, beating Townsville in the third place playoff.
TEAM BEST PLAYER AWARDS
Brisbane North – Tayla Harris
Brisbane South – Gabby Collingwood
Capricornia – Taneil Bruton
Darling Downs – Alice Mason
Gold Coast – Alicia Green
Mackay – Jordan Smyth
North Queensland – Luana Healey
Sunshine Coast – Tahlia Randall
Townsville – Delma Gisu
Wide Bay – Brittany Ballin
