Elliott closed out the season in style with a convincing win over Epenarra, driven by standout performances from their stars.
Jasmine Bathern, one of the league’s players of the season, capped off her campaign with a dominant display that included three goals and countless possessions. Her partner-in-crime Kayla Costello was also influential, helping restrict the Saints to a goalless three quarters.
Epenarra showed signs of form that could prove important as the Saints prepare for an elimination final.
In the men’s division, BWC stormed into the top four with a thumping 96-point victory over Epenarra, delivering a clear warning to the rest of the finals contenders.
With everything on the line, BWC made an early statement, leading by 12 points at quarter-time before extending the margin to 28 at the half. The second half was one-way traffic, with BWC piling on 12 goals to two in a blistering display.
Gavin Beasley spearheaded the attack with four goals, while Tony Morgan added three. Alvin Williams, Galvin Williams, and Marcus Ross were also key contributors in the dominant performance.
While Epenarra’s season has come to an end, Zedeiak Edwards and Stefan Epenarra finished strongly to provide some consolation.
2025 BAFL Finals Week One:
Women’s:
Qualifying Final – 11:40am Saturday, 30 August: Sporties Spitfires v Elliott Hawks
Elimination Final – 12:50pm Saturday, 30 August: Epenarra Saints v Canteen Creek
Men’s:
Qualifying Final – 2:00pm, Saturday, 30 August: Elliott Hawks v YDU
Elimination Final – 4:00pm, Saturday 30 August: Canteen Creek v BWC