Daisy Pearce has introduced the profitable feeling to West Coast, and star midfielder Ella Roberts says the gamers are already addicted.
The Eagles, boasting a 4-2 document, have already recorded their most interesting AFLW season up to now.
Their earlier finest return in a season was a mere two wins, however Pearce’s arrival has helped spark an enormous and long-awaited turnaround in fortunes.
Seventh-placed West Coast have the possibility to climb additional up the ladder once they tackle Port Adelaide (2-4) at Lathlain Park in Perth on Saturday.
Roberts, who kicked a career-high three objectives in final week’s 24-point win over GWS, mentioned the squad is having fun with the sensation of being a profitable outfit.
“It is loopy. It adjustments the vibes utterly,” Roberts mentioned.
“I believe it is one thing that each one of us women have been wanting for ages, and to lastly have, we’re sort of hooked on it.
“We simply wish to maintain it going and it is one thing that we’re chasing for extra success.
“So yeah, we’re undoubtedly wanting in the direction of the longer term and looking out in the direction of finals.”
So what has sparked the turnaround?
“It is fairly apparent — the coach,” Roberts mentioned.
“I believe having a coach who has a lot belief in us and has a lot data, like Daisy, she simply is aware of what she’s speaking about and might sort of simply convey out the perfect in everybody.
“These younger gamers are actually attending to play their finest soccer due to her.”
Roberts is simply 19 years outdated and in her third AFLW season, however she’s already a star of the competitors.
The stylish midfielder looms as a key participant as West Coast try and snare a finals berth for the primary time.
“It is undoubtedly our objective and we undoubtedly see that as a practical objective for this yr,” she mentioned.
Roberts mentioned it was a surreal feeling that younger women already see her as their footballing hero.
“It is undoubtedly not one thing I in all probability thought would occur so early in my profession,” she mentioned.
“However yeah, I adore it and I wish to be that (position mannequin) for these women.
“It’s kind of of a pinch me second as a result of I really feel like I nonetheless look as much as plenty of gamers within the comp.”
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