City West remains untouchable in the Victorian Netball League, securing its 11th consecutive win last Wednesday.
The Falcons easily defeated Peninsula Waves by 15 goals.
City West coach Marg Lind mixed things up at the start of the match, resting gun shooter Kath Knott and starting the smaller combination of Julia Woolley and Alice
Teague-Neeld.
The new shooting duo didn’t let her down, putting up 16 goals in the first term to give the Falcons a six-goal lead.
There was no letting up across the next three quarters, with City West increasing the lead at the end of each major break.
Knott returned to the shooting fold, scoring 22 goals from 24 shots.
Woolley and Teague-Neeld finished with 23 and 14 goals respectively to complete the impressive 59-44 win.
“We were looking to get about 15 goals every quarter, so it was good to hit that target,” Lind said.
“We decided to start the two smaller goalers, just to make sure we are keeping things alive heading deeper into the season.
“It was pretty positive to see that we were able to do that against the third-placed side.”
City West remains on top of the VNL Championship ladder, two games clear of its nearest rival.
It isn’t just in the top division where there is cause for celebration.
Lind was also rapt with the progress of the club’s division 1 and under-19 sides, which are first and third on the ladder respectively.
“Our focus has never just been championship,” Lind said.
“I get disappointed if anyone loses.
“My goal is to look after every player in the club and I think all our coaches have the same philosophy.
“Division 1 has been a transition group for us, but this year I think they have a little bit more of a competitive mindset in that group.
“The 19s are very raw. For them to be top four, I think, is exceptional.”
City West will look to maintain its unbeaten run this week when it takes on the Southern Saints.
“Saints are tough and they are aggressive so it will be a physical match,” Lind said.
“It was physical last week too, so I guess Peninsula is a good lead-in for us.”
