Almost all are arching along a developmental curve.
The trajectory is one of growth — evidenced by a side which made the semi-finals last season.
And that strong performance has only fuelled their solid start to this one.
Well, once an opening week loss to Moama was out of the way.
Then Brad Major’s side regained their footing at the crease; a six-wicket win over Cooma followed by a thrilling four-run reign against Mooroopna on Sunday.
The coach says chemistry is key to the recent up-tick in form — an affinity within the group accumulated over several years.
Most have come through under Major’s guidance, from the under 15s into senior cricket.
There’s plenty of collective experience to draw on when they’re stumped out in the middle.
“The players are just following on from last season, where we had a pretty good year, started to improve and win some games, including tight ones, and the players gain confidence from that,” Major said.
“They’re still only a very young side, but they’re getting some good cricket experience, learning how to adapt in games.”
This side clearly loves a tight tussle — another one being the aforementioned Mooroopna victory.
The Cats looked destined to win, being 7/84 after 16 overs.
They only required eight off the last four to complete the chase.
But Rochy wasn’t following that script.
The Sarah Taylor-bowled 17th over flipped the game on its head.
Taylor actually tossed up three wides — but in between was a run out of Maggie Egglestone.
And with the over’s last two deliveries, another run out, before a stumping from Brad’s daughter Cadence had the Cats all gone at 88.
Rochy may be getting better at inflicting the rope-a-dopes.
But it knows the feeling of being on the other side.
Because it’s how its season ended last time out.
“Last year we were literally one shot off playing in the grand final,” Major said.
“So we'd like to push for finals this year, but obviously, there are other teams involved, and it's going to be a little bit tougher.
“But we'll keep trying to improve and get some more wins.”
Rochy’s now 2-1 and sitting third, with Katamatite up next.
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