Macedon has been continuing to prepare for finals in the Riddell District Football League women’s competition.
Having locked in the minor premiership a number of weeks ago, the Cats have focused on making sure there is development across the whole squad as they aim for back-to-back premierships.
Co-coach Chris Nolan said the group was responding really well to what they were trying to implement.
“The girls are going good,” he said. “We’ve been in a bit of a holding pattern with trying to share the ball around and bring the whole squad along for the ride.
“We’ve been able to hold our shape and still get enough looks and we’re still hitting the scoreboard.
“Our time in the front half has been a real focus and that has been really pleasing.”
Nolan said they were really mindful about developing footballers at the club and leaving the program in a better spot from when they found it.
He said it was about ensuring that everyone improved and got something out of it.
On Saturday night, the Cats were at home underlights against Lancefield in a top of the table clash.
While it was a big win to the Cats, 8.7 (55)-1.1 (7), Nolan said the match was harder than it looked.
“Lancefield were really competitive in the contest and they didn’t stop trying to pressure us,” he said.
“Our efficiency was not at the normal level. They had a crack and they made us earn it.
“In the second half we were able to get it on the outside. We had clear ball use.”
Charlotte Noonan kicked three goals for the Cats.
Nolan said Lilli Collins was really good in her return from injury. He said they played her on the outside and allowed her to use her run.
“She kicks with both feet and that’s her point of difference,” he said. “You don’t see a lot of that at the lower levels.
“She doesn’t have to change direction.”
Ruby Watts could be on the way to another league best and fairest as she continued her good form.
Nolan said they were working with Watts to get maximum effort every time without having to go contest to contest every time.
“She is really coachable and she wants to keep learning.”
The Cats will finish the regular season against Riddell, which has locked in a finals berth in its first season.
Nolan said the Bombers were a really good contested side as well.
With finals around the corner, Nolan said they were hoping to have some better weather to showcase the improvement in the competition.
In other results, Riddell made sure it would play finals with a 5.5 (35)-2.0 (12) win against Melton.
Ruby Taranto kicked four goals for the Bombers.
Romsey got its fourth win of the season, beating the Mount Alexander Falcons, 3.10 (28)-3.4 (22).
The winner out of the final round match between the Falcons and Melton will secure the last finals spot.
