The 21-year-old, who grew up enjoying backyard battles with brothers Zavier and Tyler and dad Jason, is leading the charge as Brierly-Christ Church vies to field a senior female side.

"I started playing with the boys when I was about 10," Mungean said.

"I started out at Nirranda, playing with my brothers, and when the junior girls competition came in I went over and helped to coach (Nirranda) in that.

"I've always been interested in that next step and I think it's important women get to have that chance."

Six clubs have so far flagged interest in fielding senior female teams and the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association is pushing for a November start in its inaugural season.

Mungean said a south-west senior competition would give women the chance to continue playing without travelling to Melbourne.

She urged interested players - especially those without cricket experience - to join.

"We're definitely hoping to get a few more people. We only decided to push ahead in the past week or so," Mungean said.

"Carly (Mittermair) is pushing ahead to get some players from football but we'd love to get a few more in the mix.

"It's pretty easy to come in and pick up batting and bowling. You don't need the background."

Mungean said female cricket had added a new dimension to cricket.

"With more involvement, I think it's made clubs more family-orientated," she said.

"I think over the past few years at Brierly we've grown together and I think the (female) cricket has helped bring everyone in the club a bit closer."

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