Round 11 sharpened the picture across both 19U and Opens, with a mix of dominant wins and a couple of results that shook up expectations as the run toward finals gains momentum.
Kingston Blues opened the round in style, powering past South East Suns 54–28 with a polished, high-pressure performance.
The Hawks followed with a strong 46–32 win over the Cavs, working their way on top after a competitive opening and finishing with control. The 19U Hot Shot for the round was once again, Amber Brown with 22-23 and 95% accuracy.
Cripps Waratah delivered the standout result of the round, overwhelming Karana Flames 62–17 in a clinical four-quarter display that reinforced their status as a benchmark side.
Kingston Blues carried their form into the Opens, securing a convincing 64–38 win over South East Suns. Their ability to convert turnovers and maintain attacking flow proved too much to handle.
The Cavaliers took the win against Hawks 49–40. In a composed and confident performance, Cavs applied consistent pressure and capitalised on key moments to take a statement win. This was a featured match of the round, with the goal circle on fire Hayley McDougall took out the Hot Shot of the Round shooting 100%, with 28-28 and Sophie Blackberry took out the Player of the Round.
Cripps Waratah mirrored their 19U side with a dominant showing, defeating Karana Flames 59–15 in one of the most one-sided results of the season.
With a major upset in the Opens and continued dominance from the competition’s front-runners, Round 11 has added real intrigue to the ladder. The race for finals spots is tightening and the margin for error is only getting smaller.
