TheBrisbane Lions have another Goal of the Year contender and remain unbeaten after beating the GIANTS by 34 points in the NAB AFL Women's competition on Saturday.
The Lions won 6.7 (43) to 1.3 (9), but it was the third-quarter magic of midfielder Kaitlyn Ashmore the 3,500 spectators at Brendale's South Pine Sports Complex will long remember.
After following up her own work twice in the one passage, Ashmore somehow threated the needle with a freakish kick off the ground from deep in the right forward pocket.
It seemed almost impossible, but somehow the ball spun through.
#AFLW: A stunning dribble from the boundary from Ashmore off the deck. The class of the Lions prevailing at the moment. #AFLWLionsGIANTS
— GWS GIANTS (@GWSGIANTS) February 25, 2017
The goal came just seven days after teammate Kate McCarthy took five bounces and ran 80m at the same venue to kick another stunner against Collingwood.
Against the GIANTS though, it was one-way traffic as Ashmore kicked two goals, captain Emma Zielke (12 disposals) controlled the midfield and Sabrina Frederick-Traub (13 touches, six marks and 1.1) was a powerhouse in the forward line and ruck.
The Lions temporarily hold the competition lead, but Adelaide can regain it with a win on Sunday in Fremantle.
#AFLW: One last quarter to go in Brisbane as coach Tim Schmidt asks his players to give it their all. #AFLWLionsGIANTS pic.twitter.com/35tnrG1SHY
— GWS GIANTS (@GWSGIANTS) February 25, 2017
The GIANTS were best served by workaholic Emma Swanson (18 disposals), but after a tight first quarter, struggled to keep pace with their rivals.
BRISBANE LIONS 0.3 1.7 4.7 6.7 (43)
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.3 (9)
GOALS
Brisbane Lions: Ashmore 2, McCarthy 2, Frederick-Traub, Membrey
Greater Western Sydney: Stanton
BEST
Brisbane Lions: Frederick-Traub, Zielke, Ashmore, Gibson, Bates
Greater Western Sydney: Swanson, Williams, Dal Pos
INJURIES
Brisbane Lions: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Nil
Reports: Nil
Umpires: Belina, Valenti, Mirabile
Crowd: 3,500 at South Pine Sports Complex
The GIANTS' AFLW team's next home game is part of a huge double-header at Blacktown International Sportspark from 5pm on Friday, March 3. GIANTS members (with game access) and AFLW members receive free entry to both games - subject to capacity - or click here to get tickets.
