Saige Broz still has fond memories of her first season of Ovens and Murray A-grade netball.
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The humble Saint was just 16 when she made her debut in the senior side in 2010, going on to claim the league's Rising Star Award.
Broz has now clocked up 150 A-grade games for Myrtleford, celebrating the milestone against Lavington on the weekend.
The skilled centre admitted her exposure to A-grade netball at a young age has helped set the foundations for her ongoing career at McNamara Reserve.
"I was playing with some very experienced players, some that are still playing at the club now," she said.
"It was definitely a great experience to have at a young age."
Teammate Rebecca Piazza is one Saint who has been alongside Broz from the start.
"We both know how each other plays," Broz said.
"We're not at the same ends anymore, but we used to play in goals together.
"She's still such a great player."
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Broz has taken on a coaching role this season to lead the club's C-grade side alongside Janelle McMasters, who recently celebrated 350 club games.
"It's always good to be able to give back to the club after all they've given me," Broz said.
"When I was growing up I always looked up to my coaches and had some really good mentors.
"I think coaching is a good way to give back."
After spending the last nine years in Melbourne and travelling up and down the highway for games, Broz and her partner Brody Riccardi have now returned to Myrtleford.
"It's been really good to get to training on Tuesday and Thursday and to be around the girls leading up to Saturdays," she said.
Myrtleford has won six of their 11 matches this season, and despite their loss to the Panthers, are still inside the competition's top five.
"Despite Saturday's game, we've had a great season," Broz said.
"Having Tina (Way) this year has made a huge difference for us, she has so much experience.
"We haven't played finals in a long time, so to be in the top five is really exciting."
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