Melton will aim to regroup this week and make the most of its second chance to make the Riddell District Football League women’s grand final.
The Bloods faced a red-hot Kyneton in the semi finals on Saturday, with a grand final spot on the line.
The Tigers showed why they are undefeated this season, accounting for the Bloods, 14.13 (97)-0.2 (2).
The Tigers led by 30 points at half time, before producing some of their best football of the season in the second half, piling on 10 goals.
Bloods vice-captain Danielle Roczniak said there was plenty of excitement for the group before the game, with it being their first ever final.
“We were really buzzed about it in the morning,” she said. “One hundred per cent there were nerves on the way there.
“We faced Kyneton and they were undefeated. We have another chance next week and hopefully we get it done and get into the big dance.”
Roczniak said despite the big loss there were plenty of positives to take out the game and into the preliminary final this Saturday.
She said the first quarter when they kept the Tigers to just one goal was really pleasing, despite them not hitting the scoreboard.
“After quarter time they were the better team,” she said. “There were a lot of positives on the day, we tried really hard as we could, but they were just better.”
Linda Morren, Roczniak and Kandise Mallinson were named the Bloods best in the loss.
The Bloods now face Macedon on Saturday for a spot in the grand final. The Cats beat Woodend-Hesket in the other semi final.
Roczniak said they would work hard during the week and get as many players to training sessions ahead of the big game.
The Bloods have won both games against the Cats this season.
