Donnybrook is aiming to build on its first Victorian Turf Cricket Association season.
After making the move to turf for its top sides last season, Donnybrook president Noel Seipolt said for the sides it was about continuing the process and improvement.
The side has one win from its first three matches with rain playing a major part in the first part of the season.
“Our turf wicket is better than last year,” he said. “Last season was our first year and it takes time with those sorts of things.
“A lot of our players haven’t played much turf before, it’s still a learning period. Nothing comes quick these days.
“If we could win a few games this season, we would be more than happy. We were able to win our first game at home.”
While huge expectations haven’t been set for the top side, the club continues to grow as the local area does.
Seipolt said like other clubs the weather was making things hard for everyone.
“We have seven senior sides and five or six juniors sides, which is up from last year,” he said.
“We’ve got some momentum going which is good for us. The season has been pretty challenging with the weather.
“We’ve played one turf game at our ground and we’re still using the other two ovals on Donnybrook Road and we’ve had no games on them.”
At the early stages, one Donnybrook side is on top of the ladder, while the club that has had a lot of success in recent times is chasing more.
“We always like more success as it helps you get more players,” he said.
Donnybrook’s top side is set to face Sunshine YCW this week.
