But this season she has tried something new.

The Warriors take on Merrivale in a do-or-die semi-final at Allansford Recreation Reserve on Sunday.

Kavanagh's versatility could prove vital.

The experienced netballer has played wing attack most of the season with young sharp shooters Maggie Kline and Chelsea Quinn under the ring.

She said wing attack was "one position I'd never really played" but she had enjoyed the transition.

"It's been good, it's actually been really good, a bit harder for the old bird to learn a new position," she said with a laugh.

"But I've taken it on and I find it quite good."

The third-year Warrior said it took time to adjust to the position.

"A big one for me was not running in the ring, as a goalie you don't really care about that line but as a wing attack you need to know where it is," she said.

Kavanagh, who has 52 goals this season, has also played under the net at times.

She said she had given promising teenagers Kline and Quinn a few pointers throughout the season but said they were progressing well.

"They're great little players anyway so there's not much to correct," she said.

Old Collegians has only faced the Tigers once this season, taking a two-goal victory in round three.

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Kavanagh said having fun was crucial to playing good netball on Sunday.

"It's a key component," she said.

"If you're not having fun then why are you playing?"

Kavanagh is still giggling about teammate Emily Porra and her home-made protein bliss balls.

"You have your little in-jokes, I stirred up somebody (Porra) on court on the weekend which was a bit of fun," she said.

Porra had the bliss balls prior to her team's elimination final win over Timboon Demons.

Her team didn't shy away from giving her a bit of banter about it.

Fun is certainly the mantra at the Davidson Oval courts this season.

Kavanagh's sister Meagan Forth, the A grade co-coach, has also told The Standard that positivity is a big factor for her team.

Kavanagh also believes the Warriors needs to be focused against the Tigers.

"I believe that we need to bring our A game," she said.

"That's keep consistent, keep steady and keep possession of the ball."

Kavanagh joined the Warriors three years ago, after a long career at Mininera and District league club Hawkesdale Macarthur.

She also had a stint at Hampden league club Port Fairy.

Kavanagh is helping Forth coach the Warriors' 17 and under team this season.

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