Hedland Blazers defeat Karratha Falcons to advance to North Pilbara Football League grand final

League newcomers Hedland Blazers overwhelmed the Karratha Falcons by nine points to move through to the grand final in their debut season. Karratha Falcons took control of the game in the opening term of the North Pilbara Football League Women’s preliminary final at Millars Well Oval on Saturday. Falcons kicked 2.2 in the first quarter while keeping the Blazers scoreless and appeared in complete control heading into the second quarter quarter. Blazers regained their composure after the break booting 3.2 to the Falcons 0.1 to snatch the lead at half time. The game became a scrappy affair in the third quarter with Falcons making the most of their opportunities to regain a slender three point lead at the final break. Blazers refused to back down, controlling the ball for the entire last term while booting 1.6 to snatch the lead and take out the game. In the end the Blazers defeated Karratha Falcons 4.8 (32) to 3.5 (23). Heidi Thompson led the way for the Blazers with two goals and her teammates Synarah Murphy and Peyton Ansey kicked one each. Falcons’ Kim Powell, Amy Smeding and Jasmyn Ihanimo kicked a goal each for their side. The victory means Falcons will take on the reigning premiers Karratha Kats at Windy Ridge Oval on Saturday.