A consistent four-quarter effort has lifted Gippsland’s girls to a 7.6(48) to 5.5(35) victory over Northern Knights.
The Power pulled away by 20 points midway through the last quarter when speedy winger Baia Pugh found the big sticks which was enough despite the Knights kicking the last two goals.
It was Pugh’s second goal of the match and fourth shot as she continues to press her case for Vic Country selection with some strong form, combining 22 disposals and eight tackles.
Tough midfielder Rebecca Fitzpatrick led the way for Gippsland with a game-high 26 disposals alongside a goal.
In her first game back from an extended layoff, Lilly Leighton provided Fitzpatrick with great support in the clinches with 18 disposals and six tackles.
Double bottom-ager Jessica Grimstead’s relentless defensive intensity and Maya Crestani’s ruck dominance were other key features of the victory.
The win comes despite Gippsland having eight fewer inside 50s, with their ability to capitalise on 24 entries with seven goals decisive in giving them a win.
The Power, which sit fifth with a 5-2 record, will face the 1-5 Western Jets this Sunday, 11am, at Morwell Recreation Reserve.
