Finals in the sights for duo of leading Lions

Co coaches Fleur Nurse and Felicity Hall have set the bar high in 2024, aiming to set aside the disappointment of missing the finals by two points last year.

Nurse said goal shooter Nicole Rogers was returning to her home Calavil and Grace Jackson-Kightly would miss the season with work commitments.

Two ready made replacements, former players at the club, will step into the breach.

Erin Hopkins, partner of club stalwart Craig Emmett, brings a wealth of experience to the defensive end having played A grade Goulburn Valley league netball with Shepparton Swans for several years.

“We were not far off last season and matched it with all the top teams apart from Dookie,” Nurse said.

“Last year was a development year, with new coaches, a new playing group and some junior players making their way into the team.”