The Open Comets were able to defeat Peel Lightning 78-45 and despite the large margin, the start of the game began scrappily.
Both teams struggled to connect to their offensive circles as defenders on both teams were able to pick up loose balls.
From there however, it was one way traffic for the Comets with three of their shooters sinking more than 20 goals each.
Top of the table Open Demons faced a scare at the hands of the Warriors in a game that came down to the wire.
The Demons managed to come out on top 65-60 but were down with less than 10 minutes to play.
Neither side budged an inch throughout the game as Warriors threatened one of the upsets of the season. The Demons showed why they’re the team to beat, snatching momentum at the very end to take the win.
An incredible 50 goals at 91 per cent from Demons Goal Shooter Kelsey McPhee helped her side get over the line.
Both results mean the Roar and Comets have booked their spot in the finals but the Sharks will have to wait for their place to be secured after losing to the Roar 54-44.
In the 20/U Division, the Demons consolidated second spot on the ladder and a place in finals with a 59-42 win over the Warriors.
A fast start for the Demons meant they never looked back taking a nine-goal lead into the first break.
20/U Division leading goal scorer Chelsea Cook showed her prowess under the post with 36 Goals at 92 per cent to maintain her team’s comfortable margin.
A big 63-46 goal win for the Roar over the Sharks meant they secured their 11th straight win, while the Rangers overcame the Jets 72-40 to stay in the finals race.
Both Men’s Division games ended in thrilling fashion in the third and final Rapid Round with the Warriors and Comets managing to get over the line.
In the first game of the day, Warriors shocked Roar and put an end to their perfect record, coming out 37-35 victors.
The game was close throughout as neither team could grab momentum and forge a strong lead.
After the first break, Roar led by three goals but Warriors kept themselves in the game and tied up the scores at half time.
Neither team could get a lead of more than three goals and as the clock was almost up in the fourth term, Jayden Kahotea sunk a Goal from the two point range to seal the game for his side.
Comets also took out a tight win against the Demons winning their game 36-35.
There was nothing separating the sides throughout the whole game as no team won a quarter by more than a single goal.
Demons led by the barest of margins throughout much of the second half but when there was less than 30 seconds on the clock the team found themselves down by a goal.
Goal Shooter Dylan Gunn had the opportunity to sink a two-point shot to win the game but it hit the rim and fell out of bounds to allow the Comets to walk home with the win.
The two results mean Warriors are well placed to join the Roar in the Qualifying Final as they are two wins clear of the Comets in third place.
Round 11 Results
Open
Rangers 74 defeated Jets 33
Demons 65 defeated Warriors 60
Roar 54 defeated Sharks 44
Comets 78 defeated Lightning 45
20/U
Demons 59 defeated Warriors 42
Comets 65 defeated Lightning 49
Roar 63 defeated Sharks 46
Rangers 72 defeated Jets 40
Mens
Warriors 37 defeated Roar 35
Comets 36 defeated Demons 35
Article by Oliver Lane
