Eagle flies high in 15th season

After 199 club games for the blue and gold, the key defender is still fearlessly throwing herself into contests to guard the opposition goal ring.

Ross will line up for her 200th game in the Eagles' dress today.

The 31-year-old revealed her lengthy stint on the court had contributed to her "fair share of injuries".

An ankle reconstruction, arthriscopic treatment on both knees, sprained ankles, torn ligaments and broken fingers are only the start of Ross' long list of career ailments.

"It's all part of the game," she said. "The easy option would be to walk away but I keep coming back for the girls I play with."

Ross is the face of loyal team players in the Hampden league.

She started playing at Northern Districts at age 17 and has since only missed one season when she was travelling overseas.

"I'd rather see the team succeed than have individual success," she said.

"I think my teammates would describe me as hard. I would hope they would describe me in a positive light.

"I always try to make sure everyone is encouraged and enjoying their netball, as well as being competitive."

While youngsters Laura Blackburn and Sarah O'Meara are leading the new generation of Eagles, Ross is still standing strong as goal keeper.

But she admitted the changing pace of the game had required adjustment.

"I love trying to keep up with the game, it's so much faster these days," she said.

"When I first started we could get away with training for an hour a week and rocking up to play on Saturdays.

"Now you train for at least three hours a week and have to put in at least three or four hours on your own fitness."

North Warrnambool Eagles travel to Cobden to night looking to build on a 1-2 record.

While the Eagles have only posted one win, Ross said her side was on track for a good season.

"We've had a few positional changes and it's taken a few weeks to get used to," she said.

"We had a really good win against Port Fairy last week and I hope we continue that form at Cobden."