Apr 19. 2022. 4:49 PM

Second-half blitz steers wayward Vic Metro past Queensland

Gemma Bastiani

AN INACCURATE Vic Metro outfit has beaten Queensland in the NAB Under 18s Championships. 

After a tight first half, Vic Metro broke the game open to win 7.17 (59) to Queensland's 4.4 (28) at Metricon Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. 

Queensland looked to move the ball quickly out of defence, as players took on their opponents with plenty of dash and confidence, but slowed as they approached their attacking 50, allowing Vic Metro to set up well behind the ball and intercept at will. 

The Cockatoo-Motlap twins were exciting at either end of the ground for Queensland, with Litonya laying six tackles and rebounding well out of defence before going down with a right leg injury in the third quarter, while Laquoiya's pressure and skill in the attacking half set her teammates up well, and capped off a good game with a goal in the third. 

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  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Erin Woodford of Metro kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Alana Gee of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Alana Gee of Queensland handballs during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kiara Hillier of Metro kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kiara Hillier of Metro kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Mullins of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Lulu Beaty of Metro is tackled during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Lulu Beaty of Metro is tackled during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Fleur Davies of Queensland handballs during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • Fleur Davies gets a handball away during the U18 Girls' Championship match on April 19, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Mullins of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Taylor of Metro celebrates a goal during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • Charlotte Taylor celebrates a goal during the U18 Championships match between Queensland and Vic Metro. Picture: AFL Photos
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Alana Gee of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Alana Gee of Queensland and Charlotte Baskaran of Metro compete for the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Amelie Smith of Metro handballs during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Alana Gee of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Alana Gee of Queensland and Charlotte Baskaran of Metro compete for the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Metro celebrate winning the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Metro celebrate winning the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Metro celebrate winning the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Metro celebrate winning the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Courtney Brown of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Courtney Brown of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kadie Fletcher of Queensland runs the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kaylee Kimber of Queensland and Heidi Woodley of Metro compete for the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kaylee Kimber of Queensland and Heidi Woodley of Metro compete for the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Courtney Brown of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Reese Sutton of Metro in action during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Ebony Milne of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Ella Smith of Queensland handballs during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Mullins of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Mullins of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Coaches talk to players during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Coaches talk to players during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Coaches talk to players during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Jess Vukic of Metro and Havana Harris of Queensland compete for the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap of Queensland celebrates a goal during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap of Queensland celebrates a goal during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kaylee Kimber of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Rylie Wilcox of Metro in actionduring the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Imogen Evans of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Imogen Evans of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Ella Smith of Queensland handballs during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Taylor of Metro in action during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Krystal Russell of Metro handballs during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Tara Harrington of Queensland in action during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Tara Harrington of Queensland in action during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Mia Busch of Metro and Ava Seton of Queensland compete for the ball during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)
  • GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kiara Hillier of Queensland kicks during the Under 18 Girls Championship match between Queensland and Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium on April 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)

But it was all Vic Metro in the second half, controlling territory with ease, but simply not able to put its opponent to the sword in front of goal. 

Exciting prospects Jasmine Fleming, Reese Sutton and Rylie Willcox each had a big say in Vic Metro's second-half surge, with the former pair combining for 39 disposals and 12 inside 50s and Willcox kicking two goals from her 16 disposals. 

Montana Ham was also impressive for the visitors, impacting both through the midfield and up forward, and ended the game with 25 disposals, five marks and a goal.  

Both sides will now travel to Victoria to take part in a triple-header on Friday at Avalon Airport Oval. Queensland will take on Vic Country, and Vic Metro will face Western Australia. 

QUEENSLAND                         0.2     2.4     3.4     4.4     (28)  
VIC METRO                             1.4     3.7     7.11   7.17   (59)  

GOALS  
Queensland: Miller, Harris, Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap, Gee 
Vic Metro: Willcox 2, Taylor 2, Hose, Ham, Austin 

BEST   
Queensland: Smith, Thorne, Miller, Gee, Harris, E. Milne 
Vic Metro: Ham, Willcox, Sutton, Fleming, Foran, Taylor 

INJURIES 
Queensland: Litonya Cockatoo-Motlap (right leg) 
Vic Metro: Nil 

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