Waalitj Marawar (West Coast Eagles) finish AFLW season with five losses in a row after Sydney Swans victory

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Waalitj Marawar (West Coast Eagles) finish AFLW season with five losses in a row after Sydney Swans victory

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) have finished the AFLW season with five losses in a row after being unable to match Sydney during their last game of the year.

The Eagles entered the game hoping to finish the season on a high but lost control of the match during the second quarter as Swans forward Bec Privitelli seized control to lose 10.14 (74) to 4.4 (28)

Privitelli had eight disposals, took five marks and kicked 2.3 for the term.

Scores were level at quarter time but Privitelli’s efforts opened up a match-winning lead as the Swans went to the long break with a 16-point advantage.

The Eagles’ only goal for the second term was a huge highlight though. Mikayla Western started the play running off from the backline and then finished it with a major after getting the footy back with hard run.

Camera IconMikayla Western kicked a brilliant goal. Credit: Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

But it was the Swans’ attacking style and dare that gave them the advantage, especially when kicking with the breeze.

The home team also had Bella Smith creating headaches inside 50 as she kicked five goals. One of those came from a lack of discipline from the Eagles as the clock ticked to three-quarter time.

A downfield free kick handed Smith a set shot after the siren which she converted to give Sydney a 23-point lead.

Courtney Rowley showed immense courage for the Eagles by returning to the field after an early head clash with teammate Jess Hosking.

Rowley passed the concussion test but played with a massive welt on her face.

Amy Franklin was impressive inside 50 for the Eagles, kicking a career-high three goals while Sarah Lakay battled hard all day.

Camera IconAmy Franklin was prominent. Credit: Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

The Eagles finished their first season under new coach Daisy Pearce with a 4-7 record after winning only two matches in each of their previous two seasons. They won four of their first six matches but weren’t able to maintain that form for the entire season.

SCOREBOARD

SYDNEY 2.2 5.6 7.9 10.14 (74)

WAALITJ MARAWAR 2.2 3.2 4.4 4.4 (28)

GOALS – SYDNEY: B Smith 5, R Privitelli 3, B Lochland, C Hamilton

WAALITJ MARAWAR: A Franklin 3, M Western.

BEST – SYDNEY: B Smith, R Privitelli, Y Kennedy, L Gardiner, T Kennedy

WAALITJ MARAWAR: S Lakay, A Franklin, C Thomas, A Bushby, E Robert

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