Tara Murray
Consistency remains the key moving forward for Essendon in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition.
The Bombers remain undefeated but at times haven’t played the way they would have liked to.
Coach Brendan Major said at times there is some inconsistency in the way that they play.
He said that was the case in their most recent match against North Melbourne, which the Bombers won 13.10 (88)-2.2 (14).
“It was a really interesting game,” he said. “It was a good win, but we didn’t play the way we wanted to play.
“They pressured us well. We kicked seven goals from the goal square, which shows how hard we had to work for our goals.
“It’s pleasing to win while we’re still learning.”
Major said the biggest issue was not having consistency with ball movement. He said at times they probably didn’t have the concentration they needed to have.
“We would move well for 100 metres and then the other 100 metres we would go away from that.
“We don’t know why, but we need a bit more consistency. Credit to North Melbourne.”
Major said Eloise Ashley-Cooper was clearly their best player, showing really clean skills with the ball in hand.
Federica Frew kicked four goals to take her tally up to 21 for the season. She sits atop the league goal kicking table, eight clear of teammate Cecilia McIntosh.
“She only needs to have a chance,” Major said of Frew. “She doesn’t need a lot of the ball.”
The Bombers this week face Carlton on Saturday.
Major said his side would continue to try and take the game on and play the way they had been for large parts of the season.
The Bombers then have a bye for Easter.
The Bombers’ VFL side lost a thriller to Casey Demons on Saturday.
The match was close all day with the Bombers closing to within three points in the last quarter, but falling short, 13.13 (91)-13.10 (88).
Alec Waterman kicked three goals in the loss.
