By Peter Tseros
Top of the ladder with two solid wins. An incredible start to the season for the new side in Division 1, the Eastern Lions.
As one of a number of first year teams in the in the competition the Lions have defeated Knox by 37 points and Ringwood Red by 13 to be 2-0 and Eastern Lions Administrator Danica Treverton is delighted
“We are really enjoying the season so far, I am really happy with the way the team is playing so early on.”
The side is playing well, which has increased confidence that they can tackle any team and be more than just competitive.
Though, as all teams will have to face this season, injuries are going to hurt and getting their best players on the court will be essential for the Lions to retain their top spot
“We had an injury to one of our key players Mel [Walter] last week, which was a bit disappointing, She has hurt her knee but its not season ending, she will be out for the next four weeks” Continued Treverton.
Apart from the minor injury setback, the Lions are excited to continue the season and push for finals in their debut year. Despite the difficulty of lining up against sides that they have never faced prior.
“It’s tough because we don’t really know the standards of the other sides, but the team we have has played together elsewhere so they have a good relationship with each other which is really helping us”, Said Treverton.
Despite the Lions attack scoring heavily, it’s been their defence that has impressed Treverton this season as well.
Their ability to not only score but also keep the opposition from scoring is the reason they are the best side so early on. It is a team effort, though there have been a couple of standouts Traverton mentioned,
“Allana [Osborne] and Marian [Varney] have worked really well together and have been fantastic shutting down the opposition’.
It’s a long season and if the Lions continue their form throughout the season then finals is more than a possibility, which both Traverton and the team are confidant they will make.