2009 Women's Grand Final
Waratah ABL Women
The Spiders got out of the gates early and opening up a handy lead behind star guard Alicia Poto. The Bruins produced a run of their own and behind great play from outside player Sarah Hately and centre Jaime-Lee Samuels fought back to take the lead at the first break.
Spiders again started the quarter great and Poto continued to dominate on the offensive end, scoring and assisting on several back-to-back plays. Behind that run and her 15 points the Spiders edged ahead by 8 at the main break.
Hornsby 42 – 34
The Spiders continued their momentum in the third and Bankstown just seemed to be saving their worst game for the most important one. With everything seemingly going against the Bruins, they were struggling to keep in touch. At the final change it was the Spiders in control by 13.
Hornsby 66 – 53
With their season on the line, the Bruins just had no answers to stopping Alicia Poto, who was simply incredible. With several Bruins guards fouled out trying to stop her, the former Australian player scored a game high 46 points, leading the Spiders to a comfortable 23 point win.
Hornsby 90 – 67
Defensive Player of the Game: Jaimee Kennedy – Hornsby
MVP: Alicia Poto – Hornsby
