But it could be a different story by the end of the season after those youngsters, plus the class of Kade Brown and Sam Cross, combined to put perennial powerhouse Mitta United to the sword by 57 points at Thurgoona on Saturday.

Peter Copley’s line-up has a distinct new look about it this year with early season form suggesting it could be the biggest stumbling block to Kiewa-Sandy Creek in the Hawks’ quest for back-to-back premierships.

Cameron, who stands at close to 200 centimetres, literally lobbed on Thurgoona’s doorstep and shapes as one of the recruits of the year despite his limited background in the game.

He dominated the ruck working in tandem with John Willis while Rake, Hensel and Moffitt ran themselves into the ground as the home team consolidated its spot in the top five.

While Mitta United came out hard, the Blues missed several golden opportunities early and trailed by seven points at quarter-time.

The second quarter was a nightmare as Thurgoona kicked 5.6 to 0.3 to have the game in its keeping by the long break.

Todd Miller was a constant threat in the air with only inaccurate kicking costing him a bag of goals while Brown, Cross, Tim Madden and Jake Bruce thrived on the space they were allowed inside 50 metres.

Mitta United knuckled down after half-time to be outscored by 11 points with Danny Stewart and Jarrod Gorupic working hard and youngster Ben Paton continuing to impress in his first season of senior football.

Chiltern motored home to defeat Dederang-Mount Beauty by 28 points.

Trailing by nine points at the last change, Swans shrugged off inaccurate kicking to boot 7.2 to 1.1 with coach Mark Doolan in the thick of action.

Rob Phibbs, Dane O’Neill, Bodie Hibberson and Steven Phibbs also played roles in the strong finish.

Dederang-Mount Beauty are a far better side than their opening round performance with Trent Barton, Darren Bradshaw and Dale Lappin putting pressure on their opponents.

Yackandandah spearhead Trent Castles kicked 16 goals as the Roos defeated Wodonga Saints by 140 points.