It's that time of the year again, and the Cripps Waratah 19U team have made it to another Grand Final! This will be the eighth year in a row that Cripps will make an appearance in the 19U GF. In those 8 years, the Northern Hawks haven't made the GF once, in fact, this will be the first time these two teams will ever meet in a Grand Final.
Similarly to the 2024 season, the Northern Hawks have had a stellar run, but unlike last year they locked in the elusive Semi-Final win to make it all the way. This season the Hawks have only been defeated once, with an experienced and confident line up they have gone from strength to strength. The only team to defeat the Hawks was Cripps in round 17.
Both teams are filled with talent, from the Northern Hawks keep an eye on the Isabella and Sophie Sherriff, fresh off their stint at the Australian 17U Pathway Camp, as well as Jenna Otley in the defensive circle. For Cripps, the only returning playesr from 2024 Alet Le Grange and Alice Bowering will bring the confidence and energy!
