The Standard |TWO-TIME Hampden league best and fairest winner Elisha Carter is already making an impact after returning to North Warrnambool Eagles.
New Eagles mentor Jody Roth said the Merrivale premiership midcourter had slotted back into the Eagles’ line-up seamlessly.
Carter was among the Bushfield-based club’s best in its four shortened hit-outs as part of Hampden league’s pre-season competition at Friendly Societies’ Park on Saturday.
Roth said Carter’s experience and game nous were invaluable.
“Elisha Carter has just been pivotal today,” she said.
“She’s come back after three years of being in the minor league and she’s hit her straps today.
“She is just a powerhouse. She’s a great example.
“She doesn’t have height on her side but when it comes to training she puts in and everyone else lifts to her tempo.”
Roth, whose Eagles played Hamilton Kangaroos in a mini final, said the pre-season matches gave her a chance to test out players in different positions and play juniors, including Laura Lafferty and Sophie Chow.
