Tatura A-grade coach Fiona Boyer “couldn’t be any prouder” of her outfit following its statement win over Echuca in the Goulburn Valley League opening round.
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Sporting a new-look seven, with a handful of prized recruits, Tatura dished up a resounding 46-24 win on the road at Victoria Park.
Led by former Bulldog and recently returned player Taylor Rokahr, who registered a stunning shift in wing attack, the visitors stunned the hosts with a 10-3 first term and 15-5 final quarter to skip away to an eye-catching 22-goal win.
Although on paper it goes down as just a round one win, the confidence that this emerging Bulldog outfit — which claimed just two wins last year to finish 11th — gains from the performance will be long remembered.
Tatura’s defensive end restricted Echuca’s scoring opportunities, with off-season recruit and VNL talent Jasmine Fraser showcasing her skills and height in the ring with crucial rebounds.
Boyer revealed the win did come at a cost, with off-season recruit Emma Quinn suffering an injury.
Fortunately, the former Nathalia midcourter is only expected to miss a fortnight of action.
Youngster Charlette Gray played a superb game when called upon and with captain Molly Boyle (unavailable) and Quinn not on the court, gave Boyer another handy asset through the midcourt.