DESPITE doing everything in their power to take the field, the Meringur women's football team are forfeiting their opening match against Werrimull.

In the Millewa women's football competition, a minimum of 12 are needed to play, but due to some of their players being away, the Kangaroos have only eight available.

While they're hopeful of having a team for round 2 against Bambill, a full squad th...