Tara Murray
Gisborne will get a better idea of where it sits in the next few weeks in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 competition.
The Bulldogs have started the season with two big wins against the Sunbury Kangaroos and Pascoe Vale.
On Saturday, the Bulldogs beat Pascoe Vale, winning 29.10 (184)-0.0 (0).
Bulldogs coach Jason Peak said while it’s hard to know where they sit just yet, they were happy with how the season had started.
“We’ve played some good footy both times,” he said. “Things we’ve been working on over the pre-season we’ve put into practice which is the main thing.
“Irrespective of the opponent, we kicked nearly 30 goals on Saturday which is good.”
The Bulldogs had a spread of goal kickers on Saturday led by Charlotte Noonan who kicked nine goals.
Peak said they thought they had a stronger side than last season, having been able to keep most of the group together.
They added three new signings, while three players from their under-18s team from last year have permanently come up.
“We got three new players and two of them didn’t play yesterday [Saturday],” he said.
“Not a lot has changed. We’ve got a couple who have come up from the under-18s and it makes a bit of difference with their skill level.
“We’ve still got to play Greenvale, while Essendon Doutta Stars and Burnside Heights look like they will be competitive.”
The Bulldogs three recruits have already had an impact.
Amy Starzer, comes from the Sunbury Lions, and will give the side another ruck and allow Brianna Woodburn play as a midfielder.
Peak said he doesn’t know a lot about Ash McGregor, but said she hadn’t played a lot of footy and is only going to get better.
Abbi Holt played junior footy with several of the girls, but has played with Darley more recently. Peak said she’s returning to the game and it was about enjoying her football this season.
After playing finals last season, Peak said that was something they want to build on this season.
“As a group we’re not shying away from that, we have a talented group of juniors that want to play in premier division.
“It’s our aim this year or next year as a club to get to the highest division that we can. We’re competitive with the team that we have.”
The Bulldogs this week face Essendon Doutta Stars, who knocked them out of the finals last year.
Meanwhile, the Sunbury Kangaroos lost to Greenvale, 31.17 (203)-0.0 (0). Bianca Byrne was the Kangaroos best.
The Sunbury Kangaroos lost to Burnside Heights, 9.9 (63)-0.1 (1). Kirsty Baker was the Lions best.
