COFFS Harbour Breakers women have had a magnificent home and away season in the AFL North Coast competition.

The brilliant Breakers went through the season undefeated to finish as minor premiers.

The defending premiers will now look to become the first women’s team to defend their title since the competition began in 2018, when the AFL North Coast finals series gets underway this weekend.

The Breakers women will also try to become the first club to win the premiership three times, after previously winning the flag in 2020 and 2023.

The Breakers begin their finals series by hosting the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in the Qualifying Final this weekend at Fitzroy Oval, with the winner through to this year’s grand final.

Breakers coach Jay Guthrie shared his thoughts on why they had remained undefeated this season.

“We’ve been working really hard all year on game plans, and having fun and just enjoying our footy,” he said.

“We’ve been focussing on in-game situations and moments in the game, rather than ABC skills.

“A big part of our planning is about being composed and making the right decisions in the big moments.”

The Breakers coach was looking forward to a tough first week of the finals against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

“They are going to be a formidable side.

“It could go either way and it’s whoever handles the pressure better,” he said.

AFL North Coast women’s ladder

1. Coffs Harbour Breakers: 48 points, 12 wins, 0 losses.

2. Sawtell/Toormina Saints: 28 points, 7 wins, 4 losses.

3. Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley: 22 points, 5 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses.

4. Port Macquarie Magpies: 14 points, 3 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses.

5. Grafton Tigers: 0 points, 0 wins, 10 losses.

By Aiden BURGESS