Narrm has used a second-quarter demolition to continue its undefeated start to the season, kicking seven unanswered goals through the middle stages to beat a desperate Waalitj Marawar team by 37 points at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday.

The Eagles lead by 11 points late in the first quarter, before the Demons kicked 10 of the next 13 goals to make another powerful statement as they stake their claims in 2026, winning 12.9 (81) to 6.8 (44).  

Waalitj Marawar played the best quarter of their season to start Sunday's clash, using their pressure as the foundation and then dominating field position with 12 inside 50s to three.

West Coast star Ella Roberts (26 and nine clearances) worked tirelessly for her team, while Charlotte Riggs competed hard when in the ruck. Lucia Painter was at her most dangerous when inside 50, with Abbygail Bushby providing a highlight with her early running goal.  

While Riggs battled away in the ruck and Lauren Wakfer pushed forward for a goal, Waalitj Marawar had a different look and used long kicking to put Narrm’s backline under pressure, with Bushby slotting a brilliant running goal on the run from 40m to put the home team 11 points up.

There were missed opportunities for the Eagles to go further in front, and Georgia Gall cut the margin to six points at the first break when she was paid a free kick inside 50.

Demons midfielder Eliza McNamara was the star on Sunday, dominating through the crucial second quarter and finishing with a game-high 32 disposals and two goals in a classy performance, while Tyla Hanks worked hard both ways to finish with 29 and 13 tackles.

Tayla Harris, Maggie Mahony and Alyssia Pisano all booted two goals in an incredibly even performance, while star midfielder Kate Hore (22 and six clearances) put the finishing touches on by dancing through traffic in the final minute to boot the goal of the day.

The game completely flipped in the second term as the Demons got on top in the contest, worked the ball quickly to the outside, and dominated inside 50s (14-4) to kick five unanswered goals.

McNamara was superb with 11 disposals and a goal for the quarter, setting up several others as Harris, Hanks, Megan Fitzsimon and Pisano all hit the scoreboard in a dominant term that opened a 26-point lead at the main break.  

Waalitj Marawar needed to respond and at least broke even through the third term, with former Carlton forward Keeley Skeeper snapping a nice goal and young star Painter converting from a tight angle.

Mahoney made sure Narrm maintained its edge, however, booting a pair of crafty goals to ensure the Demons kept their four-goal edge at the final break, and powering away from there to register a convincing win with three final-quarter goals to one.

WAALITJ MARAWAR                 3.1   3.1   5.5   6.8 (44)

NARRM                                        2.1   7.3   9.5   12.8 (81)

GOALS

Waalitj Marawar: L Wakfer 2, Thomas, Skepper, Painter, Bushby    

Narrm: Pisano 2, McNamara 2, Mahony 2, Harris 2, Hanks, Hore, Gail, Fitzsimon

BEST

Waalitj Marawar: Roberts, Riggs, Painter, Bushby

Narrm: McNamara, Hanks, Purcell, Hore, Harris, Mahoney  

INJURIES

Waalitj Marawar: Nil

Narrm: Goldrick (knee)  

Crowd: 1,497 at Mineral Resources Park