Sisters Georgia and Abbey O'Connell are also among the players who have rejoined the new look Ostriches after previously departing the club due to university commitments.

Hunter, who has been away for the last three years, said the side is enjoying the challenge since joining the Riverina competition from the Hume league.

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"It's been quite good to get in there and be competitive," she said.

"We've already had Wagga Tigers and Mango who beat us by seven and nine, but it was definitely competitive throughout those games.

"We're pretty excited to have a big home game against Ganmain."

This weekend will also see Osborne midcourt player Courtney Menzies line-up against her home side.

The teams have only ever met before in practice matches.