Tara Murray
Western Eagles are hoping to use a strong first half of the FV state league 3 north-west season to achieve their aim of promotion.
After 13 rounds, the Eagles are on top.
Coach Paul Falzon said the first part of the season had been pretty positive.
“We are delighted that we started by picking up points early and putting us in a position among the teams at the top of the table,” he said. “Our squad is highly motivated and competitive who have shown great character during tough moments in games .
“Our results reflect the hard work and the talent within the team.”
Having finished fourth last season in Falzon’s first season at the club, things have continued to progress this year.
Falzon said they had a bit more stability this year within the team and had signed some new players to strengthen the squad.
“The majority of the squad was also at the club last year which helps strengthen the culture of the playing group as well as helping the new signings settle in,” he said.
“Our new signings have helped raise the quality of the squad and have all settled in very well.”
The Eagles currently have a few players out with injuries, with Falzon hoping they will be back soon so they have a full squad to pick from.
He said they were looking to be a little bit more consistent within matches, so they can pick up more points than in the first half of the year.
Adding a couple players to the squad could also be on the cards.
“We are always looking to improve the squad where possible, although they have to be the right fit,” Falzon said.
“We have struggled a little in converting chances we are creating so if we can add a player in that area would be good.”
The Eagles faced Sunbury United on Saturday, winning 3-1.
Falzon said they were hoping to continue to show strong form against United and for the rest of the season.
“At the start of the season we were hoping to be in the position we are at the moment on the ladder,” he said.
“We do focus on each game week by week although the coaching staff and the playing squads ultimate aim is promotion.”
