AFL Hunter Central Coast: Molly Simpson tackle shows Newcastle City's will to win

Simpson managed to chase down Angela Jones, the competition's leading goal scorer, when in space on the western wing at Adelaide Street Oval and produced a tackle that earned the Blues a free kick.

This moment, amid at least a handful of smothers across the park during the last quarter, helped City (6.6-42) maintain their lead and overcome the previously undefeated minor premiers Killarney Vale (3.7-25).

"It's just their want and will," Blues coach Jon Clark said.

Saturday's 17-point victory marked the club's fourth straight flag and fifth in six seasons.

"It feels amazing. Eleven months of hard work from pre-season, through COVID-19 to now. The girls deserve it," he said.

The Bombers hadn't been beaten this year and were in front by three after the first quarter (10-7). However, City got the better of the hosts throughout the next two terms and outscored them 28-1 to lead by four goals approaching the last.

"We had a few different plans coming into the game and everyone just played their role," Clark said.

AFLW representative Sarah Halvorsen (knee) was a notable omission for City while Meaghan MacDonald (wrist) suffered an injury during the match.

Clark presented Caitlin Holcombe, one of the Blues' best in the 2020 decider, with the game ball after full-time.

Many of City's players wore black arm bands out of respect for Giants representative Jacinda Barclay, who died this week aged 29.

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