By Tara Murray
Melton hasn’t got the results it has been after but has found growth in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west.
The Lions have just one win for the season, but have shown some good signs especially after the Christmas break.
Lions coach Damien Costigan said they knew the results weren’t where they should be, but sees the positives.
“There’s been growth in the whole playing list,” he said, “We’ve excited about the future.
“We haven’t got the results but I think we’ve been in a lot of games at crucial times.
“We’ve been competitive and in really good positions and challenging top sides. We just aren’t staying in games for long enough.”
Costigan said youth and a lack of experience played part in not being able to play out whole games.
He said it would be a good learning experience for them to take forward.
The Lions will take plenty of positives out of the season with a number of younger players making their debuts.
Jhett Ramsay, Clarke Alaimo and Harry Scardamaglia all stepped up into the top sides at times this season.
Cavigan said getting Joel Mitchener back in the first XI had been really good as well, as had been getting games in the Lachlan Peterson.
The Lions sixth XI made finals, while their third XI needs things to go their way this weekend to play finals.
The Lions finish their season on Saturday against Taylors Lakes.
Costigan said they were confident of getting the win.
“We’ve played some good contested footy since the Christmas break,” he said. “Hopefully we finish with a win and can take some momentum into the pre-season.”
Costigan said they would definitely look at adding a bit more experience to the squad for next season.
He said they were already talking to people.
‘It will add to the development of the youth,” he said. “Five of our seven junior sides are in finals.
“It’s pleasing that we have youth coming through. We need to add some experience to the list.”
