Melbourne Uni fell painfully short to ladder-leaders Collingwood on Saturday, after a rushed behind with 20 seconds left.
The arm-wrestle, resulting in a four point defeat, saw a number of North’s AFLW players stand tall.
Ash Riddell was once again brilliant in the midfield with 29 disposals, 16 contested possessions, 8 tackles and a goal, while speedy midfielder Jenna Bruton provided much needed run with 22 touches and 8 marks.
Jas Garner collected 25 disposals, 19 contested possessions and 6 tackles and Kate Gillespie-Jones had 15 disposals, 12 tackles and a goal; both influential.
Down back, Jess Trend was formidable while providing plenty of rebound with 19 disposals, 6 marks and 4 inside 50’s.
Melbourne Uni: 2.3 2.3 3.4 5.6 (36)
Collingwood: 2.0 4.2 4.3 6.4 (40)
Melbourne Uni
Goal Kickers: A. Riddell, K. Cox, K. Gillespie-Jones, S. Abbatangelo, E. King
Best: J. Trend, A. Riddell, J. Bruton, K. Ebb, K. Gillespie-Jones
Collingwood
Goal Kickers: S. Alexander 2, A. Bild , K. Lee, K. Lynch, S. Chiocci
Best: C. Molloy, G. Buchan, K. Lynch, S. Livingstone, M. Shevlin, S. Chiocci
