Sydney's fairytale season has continued with a 17-point elimination final triumph over Gold Coast on Saturday night.
The Swans set up victory with a blistering four-goal opening term and despite repeated efforts by the Suns to get back into the match, were never truly troubled in winning 9.4 (58) to 6.5 (41).
Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna opened the second quarter with two quick goals to reduce the margin to eight points, but it was again Molloy that steadied with a safe set shot from 30m.
They had a match-winning 26-point lead by half-time.
Gold Coast was not given an inch to move, with rapidly ascending youngster Sofia Hurley’s 16 tackles indicative of Sydney's defensive hunt.
Tanya Kennedy had 10 of her own, keeping red-hot Claudia Whitfort to just 14 disposals that lacked her usual penetration.
Kennedy not only put the clamps on Whitfort, but managed 22 touches of her own, while prolific Laura Gardiner had the better of her battle with Lucy Single, racking up 30 disposals that included seven clearances and nine tackles.
The SUNS battled hard, but once the ball got into space were left wanting for speed.
Bohanna was magnificent in defeat, kicking her team's first four goals and presenting a great target all night.
GOLD COAST 1.0 3.0 5.3 6.5 (41)
SYDNEY 4.2 7.2 9.3 9.4 (58)
GOALS
Gold Coast: Bohanna 4, Dupuy, Girvan
Sydney: Molloy 3, McEvoy 2, Whelan, Privitelli, Newman, Hamilton
BEST
Gold Coast: Bohanna, Drennan, Keaney, Single
Sydney: Molloy, Hurley, Kennedy, Gardiner, Ham, Hamilton
INJURIES
Gold Coast: Nil
Sydney: Privitelli (foot)
