Shae Ross opened the scoring within the first three minutes with a darting run. Jess Cassidy’s kicking was causing Uni problems before she ran and crossed for the Ants’ second try just before half-time for a 10-0 lead.

Uni scored first after the break but the Ants finished with a penalty goal and converted try to Caitlin Shoulders.

The Ants scooped the prizes on the day and the season with Cassidy collecting the player of the year, leading try scorer and leading points scorer awards for the competition and halfback Neisha Smith named player of the grand final.

In the men’s A-grade final Windale emerged victors, bagging a 24-16 win over the error-riddled East Maitland Griffins.

It was a disappointing day, but Griffins coach Darren Wright said he was extremely proud of his team and they had the foundation for success in the future.

In his last game as coach, Wright said they were unable to find the touch which delivered them the minor premiership this campaign.

“We made too many errors, but footy can be like that,” he said. “When I started two years ago the aim was to lift the club with on-field success and I think the boys have achieved that.”

“They are a tight bunch and will stick together and have a lot more success.”