Isabella Ayre, 14, bagged a match-high 4 goals while Lori Stepnell (2) and Georgia Watson were also key players in the forward half.

But it was the work of midfielders Jenna Bruton and Lily Mithen that stole the show.

Mithen racked up countless possessions to press her case for best-on-ground honours while Bruton displayed her Brett Deledio-like run and carry time and time again.

NSW/ACT never gave up and in patches showed thy could move the ball with pace.

Jodie Hicks won plenty of the ball, while ruckman Bethanie Durham an Eloise O’Brien both showed they were players to watch as the week continues.

But in the end Vic Country’s pressure around the contest proved too much.

Riley Shapter lead the way with several heavy tackles, while Maddie Smith kicked a stunning goal in the last term before backing it up with a desperate tackle minutes later.

Matches continue tomorrow at 2.00pm.

With 14-year-old Isabel Huntingon and co-captain Ellie Blackburn starring early, Metro bounced out to a 20-point lead at quarter time.

But when Rachel Milns goaled after some great work from Jordan Zanchetta to start the second term, Queensland were within striking distance and applying plenty of pressure.

Hannah Hillman and Tayla Harris were also fine contributors for Queensland as Vic Metro struggled to break the shackles.

As good sides do, Metro responded to the challenge and with three late goals enjoyed 34-point half time lead.

The intense contest continued in the third quarter with Huntington stating her case for best on ground with more than a dozen marks.

Rebecca Privitelli was another who shone for Vic Metro, using her agility to command plenty of the ball.

Led by four goals from agile forward Kira Phillips and four from Lara Rodin-Zimdahl, WA cruised to a 13.21 (99) to 1.1 (7) victory.

Captain Emma Swanson and lighting quick midfielder Kellie-Marie Gibson ignited WA girls early and with Phillips displaying here own turn of speed, they quickly had the ascendency on the scoreboard. 

Sabrina Traub-Frederick was another to impress with athleticism and booming kick as SO/NT struggled to match the intensity of the girls from the West.

Phillips proved an ever present threat with a goal in each quarter as WA turned a 48-point half time lead into convincing final margin.

Tayla Bresland was another to provide some highlights with a spectacular mark in the third quarter and great goal in the last.

SA/NT captain Hannah Crump did her best to stem the tide at full back, while Alexandra Price was a significant contributor.

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2. The Kicks for Chicks 2013 Photograph Competition commences on Monday 15 April 2013 at 9:00am and closes on Wednesday 15 May 2012 at 5:00pm (Competition Period).
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