Woodend-Hesket is hoping a tough end of the Riddell District Netball League season will hold it in good stead come finals.
The Hawks have already locked in a top three spot, the Hawks had the bye on the weekend ahead of two tough matches to finish the regular season.
Hawks coach Meg Grbac said the group had been keen to lock in a top three chance to give themselves the best chance come finals.
“It’s really nice to be in the top three,” she said. “For us we wanted the double chance, that’s second, third or first.
“Riddell is clear in first spot and we can’t drop below third.”
The Hawks tough run home started before the bye, facing Romsey. The Hawks had a 60-38 win.
The Redbacks have been one of the more unpredictable teams in terms of personnel and were missing some players against the Hawks.
For Grbac, it was a good opportunity to try some different combinations and get everyone on court.
“It’s a good start and something we can work on,” she said. “It’s really pleasing to rotate the girls on court and get good court time for everyone.
“For us last year we didn’t have that leading into finals and come finals when something didn’t work we didn’t have the flexibility.
“We’ve got some more depth this year and it doesn’t matter who is on the court, we’re playing consistent solid netball.
“I’m spoiled for choice.”
Grbac said at this time of season they would have loved to have kept playing instead of having a bye, but they would make the most of it.
The Hawks face fourth placed Wallan this week and second placed Macedon in the final round. That final round match could decide which team finishes second with the teams likely to face each other in the first week of finals as well.
“We’re looking forward to playing some of the good sides,” Grbac said.
“To come up against Wallan and Macedon, who we could meet in finals, it’s nice to have a strong end to the season.”
Tara Murray
