Can the Lions take next step?

Despite finishing sixth in 2022, the Lions were clearly a rung below the top sides and were exposed in a 13-goal elimination final loss to Nathalia.

They also did not beat a side that finished above them, a statistic that perfectly encapsulates what was a peculiar season at Mulwala Recreation Reserve.

But 2023 offers new hope and, with a nucleus of girls that showed an ability to win together, the goal now is to challenge those top sides.

A coaching change has Narelle Donovan take the reins of the A-grade squad from Bre Flanagan.

On the court, star midcourter Shanna Morris will once again led the charge, with the reigning best-and-fairest winner to receive great support from shooter Steph Hammond.

So is this core good enough to enter premiership contention?

Well we will just have to wait and see.