Melton Wolves may not have gotten a win on the board in the Gridiron Victoria division 2 season, but the side is continuing to move in the right direction.
The Wolves did a lot of work in the off season to increase numbers and get players back to the club.
They’ve been able to do that and made an inroads in matches, they just haven’t been able to get over the line year.
Wolves quarterback Blake D’Ascola said they knew they were headed in the right direction. Last season they had 18 players, this season they have been 35 and 40 each week.
“At times it’s been a bit of a struggle but there’s a lot more positives than last year,” he said.
“We’re yet to win a game but we have played five games so far and been in every game until the last minute.
“A lot more competitive than we’ve been most years in the league. We’re up for the challenge and we’ve been enjoying it.”
D’Ascola said many of their scores don’t reflect the matches they’ve played, with the side leading into several of their games.
He said it was about changing the narrative that goes into the scorebook.
“We are trying to take the next step and get a win.”
D’Ascola said their veteran players continued to show what they do best with some of the newer guys starting to step up to the challenge.
He said being competitive every week was an achievement in itself.
“We’re trying to build something bigger,” he said. “We’ve got the pieces here and we just have to fit the pieces together.
“We need a couple of extra pieces together.”
The Wolves have been boosted by the return of players in recent weeks, led by Matthew Krul.
Krul, who previously played for the Wolves, has represented Victoria and claimed the competition’s top award previously.
“Even after one game, the impact he has had,” D’Ascola said.
“He has helped me personally as a quartertback.Whenever you get the chance to pick his brain, you take it.
D’Ascola said having added more people to the coaching panel had worked well for the players and taken the pressure off Brad Baker.
He said overall the club was in a really good position.
The Wolves had a tough result on Sunday against the the Geelong Buccaneers, losing 52-0.
