“I started five years ago coaching the U-11s at Bulleen and I worked my way up. Last year I was assistant to the U-16s.

“There are job opportunities, not only that, but getting to mingle with the younger girls and they end up coming to the Bulleen games.

“I’ve had some of them come to the W-League games as well, which is also really nice to see a familiar face in the crowd. Even if you had an average game, they’d say ‘you played really well’ and you have to do a half smile and say thanks.”

The secondary school teacher keen to come back for more at Victory next season. By Sam Anfield Photography

Privitelli is keen to return to Victory for her third season in 2018/19 and she said the previous campaign was a big learning experience.

She also said inconsistencies let Victory down last season, but was excited with youngsters coming through.

“It’s a bit nerve-racking playing at AAMI Park from time to time, the stadium is huge and for someone who’s played local football all my life, playing there is a bit surreal,” she said.

“I try not to look at the crowd to be honest, it just makes me too nervous. I just have to focus, listen to Jeff (coach Jeff Hopkins) and he calms me down.

“Annabel Martin is invaluable to our team. Kyra Cooney-Cross is also a name to remember because she’ll be something big. 

“We don’t put pressure on Kyra, but I think she takes it within her stride. She’s 16-years-old and playing in the national competition, so of course she’s going to get nervous, but at the end of the day, doesn’t everyone get nervous before a game?

“We’re all really supportive, we know she’s one of the youngest in the team, we look after her like she’s like our little sister, but she doesn’t get treated differently at the same time.

“We’re heading in the right direction. Considering our list, I think we did quite well, so hopefully we can just build on that next year.”