While other youngsters may have wilted under the relentless pressure in one of the season’s eye-catching mid-court battles, Edwards thrived.
Facing the likes of Alex Daly and Emily Taverna – two players who know what it takes to reach the promised land – the young Eagle's sure hands and netball smarts saw her rarely falter.
Most critically, late in the game, she demonstrated experience beyond her years, confidently leading her Mowers opponent to the ball in a final term where the tension grew with each passing second.
In a well-oiled United machine, Edwards caught the eye of the match officials to be awarded the Jodie Sefton best-on-court medal – adding to the best player medal she won during this year’s interleague match.
And you just couldn’t wipe the smile from her face following the medal presentation – like many of her teammates.
“I honestly really wasn’t expecting (the medal), I was surprised,” she said.
“I thought everyone on our team contributed, it would have been difficult to pick the best player. I suppose it just really topped it off.
“It’s always such a tough match playing Moama, it’s such a credit to their ability.
“The win is such a surreal moment, being the underdogs, we were a bit surprised.
“But I suppose that is what grand finals are all about. We were really excited from the get-go, we really needed a good first quarter and we really produced that.
“I’m lost for words, Moama are an amazing team and we finally got the better of them.”
While Edwards was pleased to leave Finley Recreation Reserve with a second medal draped around her neck, she said it wouldn’t have been able to do it without her teammates.
“It’s been an awesome year, right throughout the A/B squad,” she said.
“Unfortunately B-grade didn’t get in, but their support and ongoing commitment to us has really helped us to this spot today.”
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