A dominant second-half performance on Saturday has delivered Avenel its first win of the Kyabram District League A-grade netball season.
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The Swans were matched by a gallant Violet Town in the first half, only to skip away after the main break to claim a 50-37 win.
After going down in the first round to Nagambie, the round-two result gifts the Swans their maiden win of the season ahead of their upcoming bye next weekend.
Avenel co-coach Bree D'Andrea was relieved that her side was able to walk away from Violet Town Recreation Reserve with the four points.
“The first half was very even. Violet Town were super competitive across the four quarters,” she said.
“We were lucky in the end. But it was just great to get the win and get on the board.”
Violet Town got ahead in the first term through solid defending from Emma Warnock and great passing from midcourter Heidi Vranek.
The home side led the Swans 14-12 at the first break, before D'Andrea's charges levelled the scores at the main break.
The co-coach highlighted what areas let her side down in the first half of play, before addressing how they turned it around.
“It took us a while to find our groove,” D'Andrea said.
“We turned it over a lot and we just weren't settled enough. But after the main break I thought we were bit more disciplined and we were more settled.
“We are still quite raw at the moment.”
Recruit Kara Clydesdale shone in her first match for the Swans, while attacking trio Nicole Lord, Tegan Sidebottom and Georgia Velt all contributed strongly.
“I thought Kara was really consistent all match in wing defence,” D'Andrea said.
“She has just relocated to the area and she filled in for us. Hopefully we can get her to make a few more appearances this year.”
● Around the courts, Stanhope returned to action with a bang against Undera.
In their first appearance of the season, the reigning premier powered past their opponent to clinch a 40-18 win.
Meanwhile, Tallygaroopna issued a warning to the rest of the competition in its win over Dookie United.
Tally recorded an emphatic 53-27 victory over the Thunder.
● Elsewhere, Merrigum's first-year coach Liv Jackson collected her debut win as the Bulldogs starred with a classy 44-21 win over rivals Lancaster.
And Murchison-Toolamba remains undefeated after its 51-23 triumph over Rushworth.
● Lastly, Girgarre (56-22) and Shepparton East (56-27) were strong winners over Ardmona and Longwood respectively.
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