Recent competition heavyweights, Tongala is gearing up for another tilt at the title in 2025.
The 2023 premiers were downed by two goals in last year’s preliminary final by eventual runners-up Moama.
Reigning club best and fairest Grace Hammond enters her third season in charge of Tonny, and was set to have some help this year as veteran goaler Milly Brock stepped into the co-coaches role.
Unfortunately, illness has sidelined Brock for the forseeable future, denying the Blues her talents on the court and within the brains trust.
Emmalea Wishart is the major new signing for the club, while Alyce Bower has departed to focus on her studies in Melbourne.
“Obviously we went into the season last year as the benchmark from the granny the year before,” Hammond said.
“Everyone went away and they did their homework, and they were able to beat us when push came to shove.
“It was kind of a awakening for us, especially having the same group again this year... we’ve got to keep our foot down and not get complacent and we're really keen to get back into that.”
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