The bundle of joy a win would bring
Gunnedah and Inverell have been the top two teams throughout the season will face off in the 2022 AFL North West Women's Grand Final.
OPINIONS are divided as to who will win the Women’s Grand Final on Saturday between Gunnedah and Inverell.
Although Gunnedah has been unbeaten throughout 2022, Inverell has run the Poochettes extremely close on two occasions this year.
The Saints had a draw against Gunnedah back in July and could’ve won if not for a Poochettes’ goal in the dying seconds of the contest.
Five weeks later Gunnedah prevailed but on this occasion it was by just three points.
Come the start of the Grand Final at noon, it promises to be yet another closely fought battle.
Inverell has been well served this year by Georgia Chappel, Carissa Baldwin and Gabby Mooney in the midfield. When Mooney moves forward she pairs up with Tyla Mair to form a dangerous combination in front of goal.
The Gunnedah midfield is also full of stars with Rani Grant, Khobi Devine and Katrina Rekunow shining for the top of the ladder Poochettes.
Up front, AFL North West leading goal kicker Gyarn Waugh pairs up with Nicola Morrison to provide focal points for the midfielders to kick to.
This encounter could yet again be another nail biter.
Then again it may come down to which coach has managed to get the most sleep on Friday night. Considering both Dallas Baldwin at Inverell and Jakob Vearing at Gunnedah have become first time fathers in the past few days, not enough sleep could be an issue.
Congratulations to both Clare Baldwin and Maddi Wright on the arrivals of your bundles of joy.
A hard earned premiership medallion would be a fine way to welcome them into the world.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
August 27 – Gunnedah 8.11 (59) def Inverell 3.5 (23) at Tamworth
August 13 – Gunnedah 3.7 (25) def Inverell 3.4 (22) at Inverell
July 9 – Inverell 4.5 (29) drew with Gunnedah 4.5 (29) at Inverell
May 28 – Gunnedah 10.13 (73) def Inverell 4.2 (26) at Gunnedah
LIVE STREAM
Both Grand Finals will be live streamed on YouTube. CLICK HERE for a link to the Women’s live stream.
