The 2024 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One. Next, we chat to new Burnside Heights coach Michael Davis who provides some insights on their 2024 campaign.
Coach: Michael Davis
PRE-SEASON FOCUS
"Our focus has been to have a football in our hands developing a game-awareness style of training. Concentrating on movement of the football and how we can use the football better, while improving on the basic football skills."
PLAYERS TO WATCH
"We have plenty of players I'm excited about in each third of the ground. Up forward we have our captain Kayla Ravanello alongside Ebony Stevens and Bella Negri. Krissy Trang in the midfield with Holly Taylor are another two, while Brodie Stevens down back will provide plenty of dash out of our back half."
2024 OUTLOOK
"Our goals are around the development of the group and to build as a whole with players improving individually and reaching their potential. That's all while bringing the Under 18.5 girls through to play senior football.
"We want to leave a mark on this season while setting the foundation for coming seasons."
RAPID FIRE WITH MICHAEL DAVIS
Shot after the siren to win, who do you want kicking it?
Kayala Ravanello or Ebony Stevens.
Biggest pest at the club?
Don't really have one, collectively there are a few!
Who’d put their hand up to be the pre-game DJ?
Krissy Trang.
Which side are you looking forward to playing the most and why?
The top sides because it's exciting when you can go to-to-toe with both sides giving it their all! Last season our group learnt they can mix it up with the big clubs with the style of football they were playing – it's exciting and good to watch.
EDFL MEDIA SAYS
Burnside Heights were seconds away from a grand final berth before bowing out in straight sets in 2023. New coach Michael Davis has a strong side to work with that should feature prominently come the pointy end of the season with their top-line stars continuing on. They'll need to contend with a few unknowns entering the season, but those other clubs will have certainty on the strength of the Bears.
2024 FIXTURE
