Pies too powerful

NORTH Geelong coach Shannon Knox is confident her side will not get ahead of itself despite registering another clinical win, this time demolishing a depleted St Joseph’s side by 143 points yesterday.

The Magpies showed why they are the benchmark of the newly formed Division 1 local women’s competition, jumping out of the gates early in a dominant display, winning 20.23 (143) to 0.0 (0) at Drew Reserve.

The well-drilled Magpies, who have been trailblazers for the women’s game in Geelong, showed their technical class with crisp forward entries and hardworking spread from the contest.

Still, Knox said she had a conversation with her players about not getting complacent despite some big wins of late.

“We’re a pretty strong side with strong personalities and they all want to be the best they can be, they all have their goals individually and as a team, so if we stick to that we will be able to achieve what we need,” she said.

“We’re always prepared to step it up for that next level and we’re a really driven side, and it showed today and that was the most pleasing thing.”

Jane Burch kicked five goals for the Magpies, while Georgia Gordon and Ashlee Wilkes led the procession.

Knox, though, believes there is plenty of room for improvement, pointing to some inexperience in her lineup.

“We have new players to the club that have played less than five games, we’re trying to make sure those girls are developing and then we are developing as a side,” she said.

St Joseph’s coach Steve Currie said he was proud of his players, particularly because the side was missing eight players.

“We were just outclassed by a much better team; kudos to the girls, however, because they had a crack for four quarters,” Currie said.

Currie felt the experience of the Magpies far outweighed St Joseph’s and praised the opposition.

“You can tell the difference between the team that’s played for six weeks versus a team that has played for six years,” he said.

“They spread and dispose of the ball really y well and they’re well trained and well drilled.”

Currie said Lily Brancatisano and the consistent Demi Grant were his side’s standouts.