AN Alyce Parker masterclass propelled the Greater Western Sydney Giants into the top three of conference A and extended the losing streak of Maddy Collier's West Coast Eagles.
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The Giants matched their three-goal tally from the opening fortnight by half-time on their way to an emphatic 6.6 (42) to 2.2 (14) victory at Blacktown International Sportspark - seeing Nowra product Collier, who had four disposals and laid three tackles, fall to her former side.
Luke Dwyer's Eagles struggled to score until late in the game despite a strong performance from their biggest star, Dana Hooker, who amassed a game-high 23 possessions.
West Coast was scoreless until Mikayla Bowen's close-range miss early in the final term and barely minutes later, she also fortuitously bounced through a goal.
Parker (22 disposals) did the bulk of the grunt work as her impressive season continued, but it was returning forward Jacinda Barclay who broke the game open.
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Parker was at the forefront of those efforts, continually burrowing into backs and often clearing the ball from defence, but she had willing allies in Rebecca Beeson (18), Alicia Eva (14) and Annalyse Lister (13).
Imahra Cameron was the most dangerous Eagle in attack for much of the match and was finally rewarded with a successful set shot from long range in the final minute.
Collier's Eagles, who are now 0-3 in their debut season, will look to chalk up win number one this campaign when they host the Western Bulldogs at Leederville Oval on Saturday.