In just the third year of the tournament, WA’s historic result marked its first medal at national level, with Tierrah Miller and Scarlet Jauncey also named in the Team of the Tournament.
Congratulations to West Australian umpires Tara Beattie and Destini Wailu on a fantastic performance officiated throughout the tournament.
Round One: NSW 38 defeated WA 35.
WA started strongly, taking a two-goal lead into quarter time, before NSW lifted in the second term and held firm to secure the win. Despite the narrow loss, WA showed early signs of the resilience and competitiveness that would define its campaign.
Round Two: WA 41 defeated NT 17.
WA’s depth was on full display in a dominant Round Two performance, with the side taking control early and sharing the workload in attack. Jade Dimer made a standout contribution with 21 goals as WA recorded its first win of the tournament.
Round Three: WA 37 defeated SA 27.
WA came out firing, building a seven-goal lead by quarter time and controlling the contest from there. Tayla Abraham led the way with 23 goals as WA continued to gather momentum.
Round Four: WA 35 defeated Victoria 26.
Victoria made the stronger start, forcing WA to work hard across the final three quarters. Macy Jauncey stepped up when it mattered, scoring 14 goals to help WA secure an important win.
Round Five: WA 43 defeated ACT 21.
WA produced another commanding performance, winning every quarter and again showcasing the squad’s depth. Lola Collard, Jade Dimer and Courtney White all took on shooting duties and made the most of their opportunities.
Round Six: WA 42 defeated Tasmania 21.
Abraham was dominant in attack with 29 goals, while the defensive combination of Scarlet Jauncey and Isabel Spry continued to grow in confidence. Their pressure forced Tasmania to work hard for every scoring opportunity.
Round Seven: WA 39 defeated Queensland 30.
WA’s final round win over Queensland sent the side to the top of the ladder heading into finals. A third-quarter surge proved decisive, helping WA withstand Queensland’s late push and confirm its place as a genuine title contender.
Gold Medal Match: Queensland 36 defeated WA 35.
Queensland took an early lead and controlled much of the first half, before WA produced a brilliant third-quarter response to surge back into the contest. Winning the term by nine goals, WA set up a thrilling final-quarter battle for gold.
Zaharah Alhabsji applied strong pressure around the circle edge, making Queensland work harder for each attacking opportunity.
White was influential at Goal Attack, taking pressure off Abraham and helping WA keep the scoreboard ticking over.
Scarlet Jauncey was outstanding in defence, gathering important rebounds and combining strongly with Spry.
With the scores level and less than a minute remaining, Queensland forced a crucial intercept, ran down the clock and converted the decisive goal. The following centre pass also went Queensland’s way, sealing the gold medal by the narrowest of margins.
While the final result wasn't a win, WA’s silver medal campaign marked a significant milestone for the program and highlighted the depth of First Nations talent emerging across the state.
