Game Report: Queensland has defeated Northern Territory, 46-21, in the last round of the 19/U DealsDirect.com.au National Championship. The well drilled unit of Queensland meant business when they hit the court and jumped out to an early lead. The water-tight defence of Chanel Gomes and Emma Tickner meant goals were hard to come by for NT. Despite the lopsided score line NT had good passages of play with the centre courts creating space in attack and defence. QLD led 15-3 at the first change. A more determined NT side hit the court in the second quarter with the territory more competitive all the way down the court. Towering Jess Johanssen was a focus for NT up forward with the goal shooter able to keep the NT score line ticking over. NT’s increased possession however didn’t translate to narrowing the margin between themselves and QLD. Shooters Amerliarnne Wells and Shannon Holmes kept the QLD ahead notching up a 28-6 advantage at the main change. QLD made wholesale changes at half-time with the shift in combinations helping NT to grab the momentum in the opening minutes. NT Claire Moylen was shifted to goal attack in the third quarter and her speed and flair had an instant impact on the score line. With NT working overtime they stayed with Queensland for the 10mins losing the quarter by only one goal, with a three-quarter score of 37-14. QLD dominated the fourth quarter with centre Michelle Mannix dictating play through the middle. Despite NT’s constant pressure and undeniable tenacity the class of QLD shown through, with the Queenslanders running out 25-goal winners, 46-21. Game Sheet | 1st Qtr| 2nd Qtr| 3rd Qtr| 4th Qtr
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