There’s an aura of confidence surrounding Kyneton in the Central Victorian Football League Women’s competition this season.
The Tigers are sitting fourth heading into Sunday’s game, as the side is on track for one of their best seasons yet.
Tigers director of women’s football Eloise Forbes said there was a real good vibe surrounding the side this season. She said they felt like they really belonged with the top sides in the competition.
“We’re playing some pretty good football,” she said. “We’re equal second on the ladder with three other teams.
“We’ve had a couple of really solid wins. The win against Eaglehawk last week felt really good for the team, it was a really strong match.”
Forbes said the group was continuing to build on what coach Phil Hawkes had started last year, before the season ended early due to COVID-19.
She said having been able to add some good players to the playing group was also making a big difference.
“Last year we had some good games,” she said. “It was about developing the people and the skills.
“It’s our second year with Phil and some of those plans he has are starting to come to fruition.
“We managed to pick up a few good players, people who had moved to the area. There’s a handful of experienced players now.
“We’ve got close to 30 players and girls are missing out each week. You don’t know when that will change.”
In a big positive for the club, Tayla Moore, Heidi Erasmus, Bee Hateley and Ursi Van Dyk were part of the league’s interleague side. Another two players were named as emergencies.
The club also has an under-16 side, which is a good pipeline into the senior side in future years.
The Tigers are set to face the Bendigo Thunder on Sunday.
The Thunder are equal on points with the Tigers heading into the game.
“It will be an interesting match,” she said. “We’re excited to take it up to them.
“Then after the break we play Castlemaine. We lost to them in round one and they’re having a cracking season.
“The first game we had a number of experienced players out.”
The match against Castlemaine, will be part of a competition wide pride round. Forbes said that was something they were looking forward to.
“The match takes on an extra level of importance for us.”
Tara Murray
