Lions lose key players at either end of court

Defender Taylor Sutton is spending a year on the sidelines and goaler Jemma-Marie Wright has crossed to rival Girgarre.

Jamieson Young has retired after suffering a serious ankle injury in the last game of the season.

Tia Harrison has been promoted from under age ranks into the A/B squad, goaler Nicole Rogers is returning after two seasons and Jinaya Nurse will continue playing with both Mooroopna and Stanhope.

Erin Hopkins will be a key player, alongside mid-court stars Taneasha Nurse and Rhylee Prescott.

“Last year we just missed out on finals and we pushed all the top teams,” coach Fleur Nurse said.