Bendigo Strikers 23-and-under star Mackenzie O'Dwyer

Bendigo Strikers 23-and-under star Mackenzie O'Dwyer discusses the team's thrilling two-goal VNL over the Western Warriors on Sunday, June 23.

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00:00We're joined by Mackenzie O'Dwyer from the Victoria Spendingo Strikers 23 and under team

00:06after an exciting two goal win over the Western Warriors.

00:10What was the feeling like there at the end? It was pretty close for comfort.

00:14Yeah, definitely. I think after the few weeks that we've had it was definitely good to get a win

00:18and I think across the board as a group we're just very positive and we're looking forward to playing

00:26to possibly get another win.

00:28Not a lot of rivalry between the two teams. Warriors and you, a one goal margin earlier in the season

00:34and two this time. Hard team to play?

00:37Yes, I think we do match up well against them and being in the Victoria Netball League for the first season

00:46as two new teams I think it's kind of a fight to see who can get the most wins as being the first new teams

00:54and I think we're definitely proving ourselves against some of these better sides too.

00:57From a players perspective, how has the first season gone?

01:00Yeah, I've loved it. I think it's so exciting to be part of something in a regional town.

01:05I think it's brought so much exciting netball to Bendigo and I've loved it.

01:12And obviously this team is going to grow together being a very young side.

01:15Yes, I think there's only two girls who actually are pushed out next year being too old

01:21so there's definitely a few more years where this group can keep growing together.

01:24And obviously four more games to go for the season. Do we have a few wins left of us?

01:28I'm sorry, I think we definitely are starting to prove ourselves that we can beat these top sides.

01:32We've done it against DeLong who's, I think they're close to being in the top four

01:36so yeah, I do think that we can push to beat some of these sides.

01:39Well congratulations on a great win and congratulations on your 17 and under Victorian selection earlier in the year.

01:44Thank you.