Tara Murray
All things are positive for Uni Hill Eagles in the FV state league 4 competitions.
Both the club’s senior men’s and women’s side sit atop the table undefeated heading into the weekend’s round.
President Firass Ibrahim said it was pretty special to see how the two sides were going so far this season.
“They are both going well and it’s been very impressive,” he said.
“They’re both in the state league 4 competitions and on top of the ladder. Hopefully we can keep it continuing and it stays that way.”
In the state league 4 north women’s competition, the Eagles were sitting with four wins from as many matches.
Ibrahim said the success started last season.
“Our coach George [ Tseganlis] is really getting the girls working well together,” he said. “As soon as he came in last year he changed a lot of things.
“The group’s very disciplined, led by captain Jessica Halabi. It’s a good mix of experienced players and a lot of younger players.”
In the state league 4 north men’s competition, the Eagles have 10 wins and a draw from their 11 matches.
Ibrahim said something clicked for the group this season.
“The group was promoted after winning state league 5 north in 2019,” he said. “We had COVID and then COVID again the last two years.
“When COVID hit last year, we weren’t doing well. It was a wake up call for the players.
“State league 4 is the hardest league to get out of with only one team promoted automatically and no finals.”
Ibrahim said both teams were aiming for promotion into state league 3 for next season. He said the key for both sides was to continue believing in what they were doing and stick to the systems they have in place.
Things weren’t only thriving for the seniors according to Ibrahim.
“This year is the most ever juniors we’ve had,” he said.
“It’s the most ever female participation as well. It’s fantastic and we have a lot of volunteers on board at the club from under-7s through to under-16s and seniors.
“It’s really good, it’s a family club.”
