Greater Western Sydney have ended their five-game AFLW losing streak with a defiant performance to claim a comfortable 20-point win over West Coast.
The fabled 'big, big sound' from Sydney's west returned on Saturday when the Giants overcame a slow start to seal a 6.8 (44) to 3.6 (24) victory over the Eagles at Blacktown and put their winless first half of the season behind them.
The ever-prolific Alyce Parker (23 disposals, 10 clearances, 16 contested possessions) was reliably prominent for the hosts, supported by Nicola Barr and Rebecca Beeson.
But it was 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy who stole the show with her class.
The emerging star kicked three goals in an electric performance.
The Eagles' own young gun Ella Roberts also shone, kickstarting the match with the opening goal.
Former Giant Aimee Schmidt backed up Roberts' goal with one of her own to build the margin to 12 points before quarter time, but it would be the last time the visitors would slot a major until Dana Hooker's turn in the fourth term.
While he was pleased with his side's first-quarter performance, West Coast coach Michael Prior said a lack of consistency cost them a win.
"When we get things right, we look OK. We did it for a quarter this week," he said.
"But to be able to do it for a quarter doesn't get anyone a win in this game."
A skirmish erupted as tempers boiled in the second term and GWS debutant Rene Caris took advantage of a momentarily distracted West Coast to kick her first career goal.
Chloe Dalton put the Giants in front for the first time before a monster effort by the Eagles drew them level 2.5 (17) by halftime.
There was no stopping a surging 'orange tsunami' in the second half, with GWS gathering four more contested possessions and 10 more uncontested disposals than West Coast in the third term.
Three majors to Goldsworthy and one by skipper Alicia Eva blew the margin out to 26 points, effectively ending the contest.
"It's nice to be on the other side again. The most pleasing thing is that we responded," Giants coach Cam Bernasconi said.
"Within a footy club, when things don't go your way, sometimes you do fatigue mentally - but the way the girls attacked this week has been unbelievable.
"I can see where we're going and now, hopefully, the girls can see that too. I've always believed."
GWS (1-5) have a chance to build a winning streak when they take on 12th-placed St Kilda next round, while West Coast (1-5) face an uphill battle against the Melbourne juggernaut.
