TWO football clubs with a rich history, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk meet in a senior women’s footy match for this first time this Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Dragons and Hawks will play at Queen Elizabeth Oval from 1pm as the Champions IGA-backed CVFL league marks round eight.<\/p>\n
There’s plenty at stake for the Andrew Saladino-coached Sandhurst which goes into the game a win and more than 68 per cent behind the fourth-placed Eaglehawk.<\/p>\n
A Hawks’ line-up coached by Molly Metcalf, playing, and Geoff West has achieved a four-two record.<\/p>\n
Eaglehawk dominated last Friday night’s home game against White Hills.<\/p>\n
Best for the Hawks were Molly Metcalf who kicked eight goals; Shelby Faulkner, five goals; Jess Dover and Cass Coleman.<\/p>\n
The Dragons will be fired up after a 69-point loss in Saturday night’s match on Golden Square’s turf at Fur Life Oval.<\/p>\n
Key players for Sandhurst include Ruby Campbell, Amanda Carrod and Chloe Taylor.<\/p>\n
In Sunday’s other matches starting at 1pm, Winslow White Hills Demons host North Bendigo at Winslow Constructors Oval in Scott Street, and Woorinen is home against Golden Square.<\/p>\n
It’s second against third as the Nathan Manuel-coached Golden Square makes the long trek north to play Woorinen.<\/p>\n
In-form players for Golden Square include forward Paynton Jolliffe, captain Liz Watkins and Courtney Hingston.<\/p>\n
They are up against a Tigers team led by Samantha Johnston, Sophie McClelland, Brydi Lewis, Leonie Schulz and Jenna Bannam.<\/p>\n
Marong Panthers will be home at Malone Park to take on Castlemaine from 1.30pm.<\/p>\n
Bendigo Thunder has the bye.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TWO football clubs with a rich history, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk meet in a senior women’s footy match for this first time this Sunday. The Dragons and Hawks will play at Queen Elizabeth Oval from 1pm as the Champions IGA-backed CVFL league marks round eight. There’s plenty at stake for the Andrew Saladino-coached Sandhurst which goes […]<\/p>\n