Young gun Lucy Bennett impressed coach Sally Hunter in her A-grade debut for Osborne on Saturday.
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The youngster made the step up from the under-17s to help the Tigers to a convincing 62-19 win against Brock-Burrum for the first round of the Hume Netball Association season.
"She played really solidly for her first game in A-grade," Hunter said.
Centre Georgia O'Connell put a consistent four quarter effort in, while youngster Rachel Galvin was also a standout.
The match marked Gabby O'Connell's first A-grade game since returning to the club.
Hunter said her side showed plenty of positive signs for their first game back in the Hume League.
"We played a preseason competition in Wagga for four weeks and I think that really helped to sort things out before the start of the season," she said.
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"There's definitely still a bit more to work on to get familiar with each other, but it was a really good start."
After competing in the AFL Riverina Championships last year, the side has held on to league best and fairest winner Caren Hugo.
The star goal-shooter is set to be an asset for the side once again this season.
"She's chosen to stay onboard and is a huge pick up for us," Hunter said.
Defender Rachel Koschitzke was among the best for the Saints.
Jindera also stormed out of the blocks defeating Culcairn 19-78.
Other round one winners were Billabong Crows, Murray Magpies, Lockhart and Howlong.
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