Roaring success

THE Sandy Bay Lions Under 14 Girls capped off the 2025 season with an emphatic 39-point victory in the premiership decider, brushing aside the heartbreak of a one-point early-season loss to Kingborough.
Leading the charge was Mia Golmour with a three goals, inducing two in the final quarter, which solidified her best-on-ground performance.
Sand Bay Lions Coach Andrew Sullivan said every players showed immense effort, teamwork and maturity beyond their years.
“You always want to play in a grand final and do well, but the way these girls played today—it was amazing to watch,” he said.
“Everyone chipped in, which is what finals are all about, and I am really proud of them.
It was a tough game, despite what the scoreline says, but the girls stood up when challenged and that was really special.”
Sullivan said the talent on display highlighted the bigger picture for the sport in Tasmania.
“The future looks very bright in Tasmanian women’s football.
“It is something I have been big on and it was great to see today.”