Georgia Nanscawen and Madison Prespakis have produced excellent shows to guide Essendon to a gritty nine-point win over Gold Coast in Carrara.
On a scorching and humid Queensland day, Nanscawen racked up 28 disposals, whereas Prespakis was additionally influential with 22 touches and two objectives.
The 5.6 (36) to 4.3 (27) win lifted Essendon (4-3) into seventh spot.
In distinction, Gold Coast (six losses, one draw) stay final on the ladder.
“It is tremendous thrilling,” Prespakis instructed the Seven Community of being within the prime eight.
“It is scorching up right here. However each groups are enjoying in it. I am actually happy with the ladies. I assumed we fought arduous all sport.”
It was not all excellent news for the Bombers, with ahead Amber Clarke set to endure scans after her left knee twisted awkwardly in a sort out late within the third quarter.
Clarke kicked two objectives for the match however was sporting a knee brace after her harm and reduce a forlorn determine on the bench.
Jacqueline Dupuy kicked two objectives for Gold Coast, whereas Lucy Single and Charlie Rowbottom completed with 22 disposals every and a mixed 15 clearances.
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