Macedon is through to a third straight Riddell District Football League women’s grand final, while Riddell recorded its first finals win.
Finals action got underway in nicer conditions than what it has been the past two weeks, with the two home teams getting the job done.
Macedon was the only one of four sides to have played senior women’s finals in the RDFL.
That experience shone through for the Cats against Lancefield, winning 8.6 (54)-2.1 (13).
Cats co-coach Chris Nolan said the group was happy to win through to another grand final..
“They were good,” he said. “We started well and we were able to get the game on our terms.and were able to control it in cleaner weather.
“We have two game styles where we play one and change to the other when we are in control.”
Despite it being a nervy start for the Tigers, Nolan said the Tigers were again really hard at the ball.
The Cats led 14-0 at quarter time before doubling the score heading into the half.
They were able to control the second half to ensure they had a good win.
“You know they are never going to go away,” Nolan said of the opposition. “They were a bit jittery and they are where we were a few years ago.
“I hope the club had a nice time and cherishes the opportunity.”
Nolan said they did take a bit of time to get going before they used the opportunity to move the ball well by hand.
He said moving the game forward more than an hour, as Romsey agreed to move all their games earlier, made a big difference to the conditions they played in, something they were grateful for.
Charlotte Noonan kicked three goals for the Cats, while Tya Konias kicked two goals.
It was three of the stars of Macedon and the overall competition in Brianna Woodburn, Lilli Collins and Ruby Watts who were named best.
Nolan said those three have the ability where they don’t always have to coach them.
“Woody has the leaver to place herself where she thinks is best for the team,” he said.
“Early on she went back to half back and was able to intercept and we were able to start attacking from a line further back.
“She was outstanding.”
Abbie Sarginson, Emily Consiglio and Emily O’Brien were named the Tigers best.
The Cats now have the week off before the grand final the following week, while Lancefield will play Riddell in the preliminary final.
Nolan said they would likely get a couple more players back for the grand final in a boost for the side.
He said after not being able to train on their ground for the last month, that they would get the chance the next two weeks.
Riddell in its first season is now through to a preliminary final after beating the Mount Alexander Falcons, 7.1 (43)-1.4 (10).
Keely Wallace-Kilbane kicked three goals in a best on ground performance,
Brianna De Haas and Mariam Habib were the Bombers best.
