The much-anticipated Port Moresby Women’s Australian Football League (AFL) friendly match ended with a draw yesterday afternoon, marking a satisfying finish to the women’s 2022 season, especially when the women’s competition had to be cancelled before the finals due to issues of eligibility of players in the competition.
The match was between the TSI Lamana Dockers and the Gordons Kokofas. The Dockers came from behind to level the scores in the final quarter of the match with 3- goals and 2- behinds to seal a 20 all tie with the Kokofas, who also secure 3- goals and 2- behinds.
Dockers President Mr. Loi Bakani appreciated the Port Moresby AFL Association for allowing the friendly match to go ahead. “It gives us great joy for POM AFL to allow us to host this match so that we can appreciate finishing the season,” said the Dockers president.
“There’s no winner in today’s game unfortunately and the scores also said that. A friendly tight game and then you end up in a draw.”
The friendly match was played out at the Colts Oval and saw both teams received trophies sponsored by Nelson Saroa Lawyers because the match itself was an unsanctioned match; therefore, Moni Plus did not sponsor this particular match.
Meanwhile, the women’s competition is expected to start early next year around the month of April.