Darebin Falcons have gone where Hawthorn could not. The dominant Victorian women's team has won its fourth successive flag.

Before a crowd of about 4000 people at Piranha Park the Falcons claimed their fourth flag in a row – in their 12 successive grand final appearances. They have now won nine flags in 12 years.

Meghan McDonald, of Darebin Falcons, attempts to mark during the VFL Women's Grand Final between Darebin and Melbourne University. Credit:Getty Images

Darcy Vescio – Carlton's marquee signing in next year's new AFL women's league – dominated for the Falcons in the win over Melbourne University.

Vescio was best on ground ahead of goalkicker Katie Brennan. Her goal on the three-quarter time siren gave Darebin a five-goal lead and meant that even though Ellie Blackburn led Melbourne Uni in a last term comeback the Falcons had set up a big enough lead to hold them out.

Darebin's Daisy Pearce – Melbourne's marquee signing – had earlier won the best and fairest for the inaugural VFL women's season this year.