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Stellar win for Yea women’s football team

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May 2, 2025

Yea Tigers defeated Officer

3.13.31-1.3.9

YEA Women’s Football team secured their history making, first ever victory in a commanding performance over Officer, winning 3.13.31 to 1.3.9. In slippery conditions, the Tigers scored first and never looked back, delivering four quarters of relentless, team-first football.

From the outset, Yea showed their intent, applying immense pressure and dominating possession.

Although the scoreboard didn’t fully reflect their control of the game early, the team’s persistence paid off.

Abby Christie was a standout up forward, kicking two goals and presenting as a constant threat.

Emeli Brunt was clean on a wet day and also hit the scoreboard, capitalising on Yea’s forward entries to add a crucial major.

The midfield group were at their dominant best, with Madi Albers and Jordy Beattie once again leading the charge through the middle.

Their work rate and ability to break lines set the tone for the rest of the team. Billie Ross and Maddy Sawyer, who played predominantly on the wings provided plenty of drive and composure, while Thea Hamilton and Alicia Mcleod’s attack on the footy at half back added to…

by Kylie Garlick

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