Bendigo Times | EVEN for a coach and player who swapped leagues before returning years later at a different club, South Bendigo coach Lauren Bowles has never felt a greater sense of stepping into the unknown than she has heading into this Saturday’s season opener against Broadford.

There will be plenty of eyes upon the Bloods, who have been handed the task of being the BFNL newcomer’s first netball opponent, almost as many as there will be on Broadford.

It’s fair to say details on the Kangaroos’ playing ranks are scarce.

“It’s the biggest unknown, what the depth of their senior squad is like,” Bowles said.

“We know they won’t have an A-reserve team, so does that mean their A-grade is really strong.“

We are going in pretty blind obviously against a new club to the league.“I guess we just have to focus on our preparation ad team.

”The Bloods put the seal on a solid preparation with an impressive hit-out against Kyabram last Saturday, albeit with the Bombers having only three A-grade players on court.

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