Battiato Eyes Victory Against Former Club
In a riveting twist of fate, Essendon Royals Senior Women’s Coach, Vince Battiato, is ready to lead his team to victory against his former club, Melbourne University (MU), in what promises to be a tough contest this week.
“MU are always a tough opponent to face. They’ll be well drilled and ready to make life hard for us,” Battiato said in anticipation of the upcoming showdown.
This matchup carries special weight for Battiato. With two years of sustained success at Melbourne University, he carries the knowledge and experience of his former club into the contest. But his objective now is clear: securing a win for the Royals.
“This is extra special for me as it’s my old club where I got two years of sustained success, so I’ll be primed to take the 3 points off them,” Battiato declared with resolve.
Uni’s strength in the front third and their capable players in behind haven’t gone unnoticed by Battiato. Yet, the Royals are preparing themselves diligently for whatever comes their way. Battiato made it clear, “We’ll be very ready for whatever they throw at us.”
Battiato’s confidence in his team shines through. He expects the Royals to be solid all over the park, focused, and ready to deliver a performance that benefits their standing at the league’s top. “I’d expect us to be solid all over the park, focused and to put in a performance worthy of our league position at the top.
“They’ve have had some unlucky results and their table position doesn’t give a true reflection of their ability, so we will not underestimate them.”
The Royals head into the game with a clear mindset: respect for all, fear of none. Battiato’s philosophy echoes through the squad, and he believes they will make life very difficult for their opponents at Cross Keys. “We respect everyone and fear no one so we will expect to make life very hard for them at Cross Keys.”
As Battiato welcomes his old club to Cross Keys, he carries with him the hopes of the Royals, determined to maintain their league-topping form. This week’s contest promises to be an intriguing battle of strategy, skill, and nerve.