While they may not have got to lift the trophy high this year, the Macquarie Raidettes combination team that tackled the Group 10 competition have already helped boost the prospects of the game a little closer to home.
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The group 10 competition was the only game in town after the group 11 League Tag was cancelled due to COVID concerns, and the Raidettes, made up of entrants from teams across group 11, took on the under 18s competition after being given permission to travel this year.
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While an under 18s competition has been floated in the past for group 11, the results this year have bolstered talk of a potential new age group in group 11.
Trainer Kaitlyn Mason, who assisted the Raidettes off-field this year, says the effort and ability shown by the girls makes it an idea worth considering.
"I think the respect between the girls will go along towards building a comp here in Group 11," Mason said.
"Most definitely it's something we should consider, I know there's been a bit of talk over the years, but there is that big step from junior comp, going from the 16s into the seniors."
Mason, a key figure in the local women's game, backed the idea.
"I'm hopeful that over the next few years, something will come together and be in the works for the girls, just so they can get that little bit more experience under their belt, rather than taking that big leap."
"I think it's an age group that's growing, and it's growing immensely, I think these girls have shown that."
