It was a confluence of impediments for Myrtleford’s senior women’s side, facing poor ground conditions and a limited squad in their 0-5 loss on Sunday.

Taking on Wodonga Diamonds at LaTrobe Ground, the weather was far from conducive, but the effort from Savoy was undeniable.

Despite unavailable players and tired bodies, senior co-coach Will Robinson-Dunn said he was proud of the fight shown for the full 90 minutes.

“Having eight players away this weekend, and nine of our starting 11 having played in the reserves earlier in the day, it was a very hard game,” he said.

“The girls know we can't choose the weather, and a big part of what Tom [Scott, co-coach] and I drive for is we always give 110% no matter what.

“We were one nil down at half-time and had three or four great opportunities to get on the scoreboard.

“The confidence was high going into the second half, but we ran out of legs.

“With our regular keeper Jess Stringer out, Annie [Annabel Iaria] stepped in and had a fantastic game, the scoreline would have been much worse without her in goals.

“I couldn't be more proud of their attitudes, especially from co-captains Gabby [Paglia] and Alessia [Colanzi].”

While the seniors went down, it was a brilliant performance from the reserves, who came from behind to take the win over Diamonds 3-2.

The ressie women sit second on the ladder, eager to maintain their form when they host Albury City this weekend, while the senior women will take the bye.