Ardossi returns to capital riding high Back in town ... Brigitte Ardossi. Photo: Colleen Petch Dandenong Rangers coach Mark Wright has backed Brigitte Ardossi to press for a starting role in his star-studded side, declaring the powerful forward has "added another dimension" to the squad. Ardossi will square off with the Canberra Capitals at AIS Arena on Saturday for the first time since she left after winning their best and fairest award last season. One of Canberra's focal points the past two years, Ardossi has found a niche on the bench with one of the WNBL's most talented rosters. Wright said the 26-year-old is quickly adapting to Dandenong's fast-paced style, and rates her as vital to their title challenge. "She's a great girl and we're really happy she's with us," he said. She's doing a terrific job and is highly respected within the group. We know she'll be able to do great things by the end of the season. I'm sure she'll be looking forward to going back. She has fond memories of Canberra, she talks very highly of the players and coach [Carrie Graf]. Wright has been pleased with Ardossi off the bench, highlighted by a 12-point, seven-assist performance in the 54-point demolition of West Coast last week. "I think she'd definitely like to be in the starting five, as most good players would," he said. She wants to push herself in there and we'll certainly give her a chance at that if she continues the way she's going, someone's going to be under pressure. She knows what her role is at this point in time, Brigitte adds another dimension to our group. The league's only undefeated team, Dandenong was looking to keep that record intact at defending champions Bendigo on Thursday night. Wright is confident his side will handle the quick turnaround to face a Capitals outfit looking to square its ledger at 3-3. SATURDAY: WNBL round five - Canberra Capitals v Dandenong Rangers at AIS Arena, 3pm.