Laverton is setting little goals each week as it makes inroads in the Western Football League women’s competition.
The Magpies have one win on the board against fellow struggler North Sunshine, with a big gap between the top and bottom sides.
Coach Glen Murrell said it had been tough with the two divisions merging this season but they were seeing positive signs.
“It was something that no one expected,” he said of going to one division.
“Obviously the first thing is getting enough players week in, week out. The girls are still having fun and still connected even though results aren’t going our way.
“We’re getting more competitive every week while still having fun.”
Murrell, who stepped up from assistant coach last season, said it was always going to take some time under a new coach.
He said the group continues to turn up each week and they are seeing some of those results.
“We’ve had a full team, as least 18 each week,” he said. “Sometimes I don’t know how they do it.
“They are willing to learn. The development is there and there’s been slow progress with kicking, marking and handballing and how to play.
“The training standards have lifted and that is showing in games.”
Murrell said they were also working on their fitness levels.
He said the group was focused on getting some wins out of every game.
“We try and set little goals each week,” he said. “A couple of tackles per quarter and clearance per quarter, little goals we want to achieve.
“The progression is there as they improve their skills”
There was a competition wide bye on the weekend due to the long weekend.
Murrell said it came at a good time for a break after a physical match with West Footscray in their most recent hit out.
The Magpies this week face Werribee Centrals, who sit top of the ladder.
Tara Murray
