The Gap won their third Premiership title since the introduction of the NPL Women's competition in 2015. It is the first time an NPL Queensland club, in either the men's or women's competition, has secured three. 

Not only this but the side has never failed to make the Grand Final, winning the double in 2015 and 2016. 

"I think we are culturally different and it is something that has existed at The Gap for a long time," said Technical Director Rob Askew.

"There has always been a big focus on a specific type of playing style, which is effective and there has been a strong emphasis on training culture.

"I think that culture of training, that culture of success is the foundation why we do so well," he said. 

The Gap is also one of the only clubs not to have a men's NPL or QPL team.

 

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However, it hasn't always been an easy ride for the team to get to this point. While the team has been a commanding presence in the NPL Women's competition, they missed out on both the Premiership and Championship last season at the hands of Penisula Power.

So winning the Premiership back was a source of redemption for the side.

"At The Gap, we do focus on winning the Premiership. We always feel it is a sign of consistency, and to be a good side, you need to be consistent so we are delighted to win it," Askew said.

"We were very disappointed with the way things went last year, we didn't have a good year but I think we put that right now," Askew said.

They started the season with 41 goals in six matches and conceded just two, which came in a tight affair against Brisbane Roar NTC.

However, there were a few close battles heading into mid-season including a narrow 3-2 win over Logan Lightning courtesy of a late goal from Tiarne Petterwood to keep them on a winning streak.