Metro League One: Moorebank 6 def. Western Districts 0

Moorebank-Liverpool were crowned the champions of Sydney Womens Hockey League for a third year in a row, after a dominant display in their grand final against Western Districts. After scoring within the opening minutes, the 1st half was very even, as both teams looked for chinks in the opposition defence. After going to half time leading 2-0, Moorebank totally outclassed their opposition in the second half, showing ruthless efficiency as they shut down the skillful Western Districts forward line, whilst converting their own opportunities to run out winners 6-0. Coach Nathan Gilbert described the victory as the perfect display of 'coming up with a plan, and executing it perfectly'.

Goal Scorers: V.Garrick 2, B.Poulton, S.Watson, L.Farrell, M.Watts (Moorebank)

Metro League Two: UNSW 2 def. Glebe 1 (in extra time)

Minor Premiers UNSW needed a golden goal before winning the Grand Final against a gallant Glebe. With the two previous encounters between these 2 teams in the regular season ending in a draw and 1-goal win to the students, this game was always going to be close. Neither side were able to convert their numerous chances in the first half, with the teams locked at 0-0 at half time. Glebe then took the lead in the second hald from a Penalty Corner to Nicola Fuller, which forced UNSW to lift another gear as they fought for the equaliser. It came from a great field goal to Eleanor Bath, with just 13 minutes to go. With no futher goals being scored as regular time expired, the teams were forced into 'golden-goal' drop-off. It took just the 3rd minute for the winning goal to come from Simone Speet, triggering scenes of wild jubiliation from players, coaching staff and fans.

Goal Scorers: N.Fuller (Glebe), E.Bath, S.Speet (UNSW)

Metro League Three: Macarthur 8 def. Moorebank 1

Macarthur dominated the ML3 grand final from the opening whistle, scoring in just the 3rd minute and piling on the pressure against a Moorebank team who had won their 2 finals games to reach the decider from 4th place. Macarthur took a 4-0 lead into the break, in a display that demonstrated why they had managed to score 83 goals in 19 games before the grand final. Jill Hay was particularly ruthless in front of goal, scoring 5 times in the match. Moorebank scored a late consolation goal, but it was to no avail as Macarthur ran out 8-1 victors, and look forward to the challenges of ML2 next season.

Goal Scorers: J.Hay 5, N.Cavaleri, K.Vojkovic, P.Ryan (Macarthur), G.Tracey (Moorebank)

Metro League Four: Manly 2 drew Sydney Uni 2 (Manly win 4-3 on penalties)

In the most exciting decider of the day, Manly celebrated their first season in SWHL with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over minor premiers, Sydney Uni. In gusty conditions, the two sides traded goals in the first half, with Manly holding a 2-1 lead at the break. The second half was dominated by Uni, as they fought hard into the wind and continually pressured a tiring Manly defence. Numerous penalty corner opportunities were well saved, with one shot hitting the inside of the post. The equaliser finally came, and the game was forced into golden-goal extra time. After two periods of 9v9, then 7v7, scores were still locked at 2-2, and the match was in the hands of the goalkeepers, and 5 players from each team. Manly took an early lead, but it was Sydney Uni that held their nerve as the final strokes were taken, with the score locked at 3 penalties each after 5 stroke. Sydney Uni then had their first sudden-death penalty saved, before Manly calmly slotted their attempt low to the 'keepers left, to win the shoot-out 4-3, and claim grand final glory.

Goal Scorers: J.Klein, B.L'Estrange (Sydney Uni), E.Calderwood, V.Cook (Manly)

Metro League Five: Briars 1 def. UNSW 0

The two top teams from the regular season met in the first grand final of the day, with minor premiers Briars prevailing after a tight contest in difficult conditions. Scores were locked at 0-0 at the break, neither team able to produce the final touch required in front of goal. Briars took the lead through a field goal, ten minutes into the second half, with Anna French on hand to finish off a well worked attacking play down the left side of the pitch. UNSW fought back hard but were unable to find the equaliser, and Briars hung on for a well deserved 1-0 victory.

Goal Scorers: A.French (Briars)

Metro League Six: UTS 1 def. Wentworthville 0

The ML6 final featured 2 teams who had played 1-1 and 0-0 draws during the regular season, and who had both beaten the minor premiers in the previous weeks' finals to reach the decider. A close game was expected, and was delivered. UTS dominated the first half, but were unable to convert their chances. Returning from the break at 0-0, it was Wentworthville who then controlled possession best and pressured the UTS defence, using the strong wind at their backs to great effect. It appeared as the game would head into extra time, but with 7 minutes remaining, young UTS striker Anna Dobrijevic went on a 40-yard solo run, beating 3 players before slotting a great goal from the top of the circle. An exciting final few minutes ensued, as Wentworthville threw everything at the tiring UTS defence, but the students held on for an exciting victory, in front of a large and supportive crowd.

Goal Scorers: A.Dobrijevic (UTS)