AS recently as 2014, the Wodonga Raiders were simply uncompetitive in Ovens and Murray netball.
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They endured a winless season two years ago, finishing with a pitiful percentage of just 60.38.
Fast-forward to 2016, and the Raiders are eyeing off their seventh win for the season and, potentially, a sixth-place finish with a bit of luck.
The revival under coach Jo Cresswell has been remarkably swift.
Up against flag hopefuls North Albury this Saturday, Cresswell believes the raiders have an opportunity to stamp themselves as finals contenders for next season.
With a bit more time, a bit more consistency, I think this group is good enough to play finals.
- Jo Cresswell
“It's really important for us to try and round out the season with a win,” she said.
“I want the players to enjoy what they've accomplished this season, we'll be going out all guns blazing.
“Looking back, if we had brought a four-quarter effort more often this year and last year, there are plenty of games we could have won.
“But with a bit more time, a bit more consistency, I think this group is good enough to play finals.”
There should be plenty of sizzle in Saturday's clash with the Hoppers, after the two sides played out a thrilling 52-all draw back in round nine.
