After a tight first quarter closing with a score of seven-all, the girls placed a lot of pressure on their competition with Sarah Stevens and Molly Hodgson in defence.

Lily Hodgson played a great game in wing defence, providing constant back up to Jess Barclay and Josie Drum in wing attack.

Jacinta Cooper worked tirelessly all game in centre and assisted many goals with her agile intercepts. Brooke Harpley and Madi Harpley shot under great pressure against tall defence and worked wonderfully as a duo in the circle.

However, the girls lost some momentum in the last half and were defeated 49 to 26.

Storm will play this Saturday at 2.15pm against Shooting Stars Hurricanes in hopes of making through to the grand final.

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