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Adamstown 7 (Lauren Allan 5, Elodie Dagg, Georgia Cook) defeated Wallsend 0 at Wallsend Oval. Half-time: Adamstown led 4-0.

Lauren Allan scored five goals as Adamstown overpowered Wallsend 7-0 in their final hit-out ahead of hosting Merewether in the opening leg of the semi-finals.

Rosebud led 4-0 at the break after Allan produced a first-half hat-trick. Elodie Dagg also found the back of the net in the opening period.

Allan continued her goal scoring feats after the break, adding another two goals either side of Georgia Cook’s goal.

It took her tally to 16 in eight appearances since returning to Newcastle on break from playing and studying in the United States.

Adamstown coach Lou D’Amico said it was a good final hit-out ahead of the finals.

“It was a very good performance and I’m very proud of the girls and the way they’ve turned their season around,” D’Amico said.

“We’re looking forward to the semis with nothing to lose.

“But credit to Wallsend, they never stopped.”

Wallsend assistant coach Strat Kapalos said “the score didn’t reflect the game unfortunately”.

“Lauren Allan is a quality player and she will be sorely missed out of the competition,” Kapalos said.