Williamstown is finding a way to get it done in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition.
While the Seagulls aren’t playing their best football, they’ve now won their last two games and are ahead of the ledger after six rounds.
Coach Liam Cavanagh said the signs were showing they were headed in the right direction.
“We’re not winning cleanly but we are still getting it done,” he said. “We’re ahead of the ledger at 4-2 and it’s been a good start.
“It’s been a tough fixture and we’re happy with where we are at. Looking at the games ahead, we had been hoping to be 3-3.”
Cavanagh said the competition would change in the next couple of weeks with clubs starting to pull out their AFLW players.
He said with them missing a few players they were only going to get stronger as the season went on.
“We’ll get our captain from last year Eliza Straford will be back in the next couple of weeks,” he said. “She’s really close and the fact we’re 4-2 without her is pretty exciting.
“We’ll be better when she comes in.”
On Sunday, the Seagulls were made to work hard for the win against Carlton.
They led at every break and were able to come away with 5.3 (33)-3.3 (21) win.
“We had opportunities to score quickly and we made the most of them,” he said.
“Carlton’s pressure was really good and forced us into errors. We won the clearances and inside 50s but it didn’t translate into scoring.
“There were some chances that we took, but there were others that we didn’t. It was a good step forward.
“Carlton have played in a lot of close ones, they will win more soon.”
It was all single goal kickers for the Seagulls in the win.
Cavanagh said Ash Thorneycroft, who was playing her second game for the season, was clearly best on ground.
“She had 26 disposals and 13 tackles,” he said. “She makes a huge difference and averages 13 tackles a game, which no one else averages.
“She gives us more direction and is a smart player who adds a lot. We’re glad we talked her into playing.”
Laura Blue was also strong in defence while Emily Eaves continued her good season. Cavanagh said he was hoping that AFLW clubs were watching what Eaves was doing.
The Seagulls face the Western Bulldogs for a second time this week.
Cavanagh said he was expecting to see a different side to last time due to AFLW players.
Williamstown’s men’s side also beat Carlton on the weekend.
After leading by three points at quarter time, the Seagulls were able to control the game to win, 17.15 (117)-12.7 (79).
The win is the Seagulls third in a row.
