IT’S a long way to the top for the Meringur A Grade netball team but co-coach Bella Connell believes her squad is ready to start making that ascent.

The Kangaroos were a fair way off the pace last season finishing fifth with a 4-11 record, and three of those wins came against winless Gol Gol.

However, the coach has seen positive signs in the preseason and says her squad should not be taken lig...