The Ladies Rugby League 9-A-Side Tournament at Bill Smyth Oval, Narooma, last Saturday turned on some of the toughest and most spectacular footy seen for a long time.
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Seven games were played in Under 14s and 17s, playing 10 minutes each way, on November 10.
The Ladies Open sides played 15 minutes each way.
There were many spectacular tries, determined running and really tough defence that had the crowd roaring for more.
The three Narooma teams won their games and showed lots of talent.
The Under 14s defeated Bombala 20-0 and Cooma 16-0.
All the girls played well, with Elli Beecham once again leading the try scoring with Meridah Ladmore and Summa Shears each scoring twice.
Hayley Stubbs was fantastic in both attack and defence while Roxy Rose caused mayhem with her determined tackling.
The Under 17s had a full team this week and overcame a slow start to beat Bega 10-8.
They trailed 8-0 at half time, but they showed plenty of determination to fight back.
Chelsea, Jemma and Rhelisha put in big defence to turn it around.
Two tries and a goal to Taliya Smith saw them sneak home.
The Open Ladies game was the best of the day with the talented Narooma girls turning it on to defeat Bega 18-8.
Emma Walters led the way at half back while Hayley Talanoa and Rachel Kincaid powered in the forwards.
Bega led early but a great pass from Rachel led to Wrylka Colburn scorching away for a great try.
Rachel followed this with a try of her own and then captain Kira Campbell brought the house down with a fantastic 70 metre try, beating the entire defence.
The match was sealed when Rhelisha stormed over near the end.
The crowd loved this game for the determination and talent of the players, the wonderful football they played and the display of crunching defence.
Next Saturday the girls go to Bega for the last round of matches before finals day which will probably be at Bemboka.
The Under 14s play Bega at 3pm, the Under 17s play Cooma at 4pm and the Opens play Candelo-Bemboka at 5pm.
Women in the Eurobodalla Shire have embraced the sport and it has a strong future.