The daughter of Lavington stalwart Tim Sanson grew up at the club, and still calls it home.

"I could walk around there blindfolded," she said.

"When dad would have footy training I would be up with the netballers watching them every Thursday."

The 16-year-old has now become just like the players she used to watch at training after making her debut in the A-grade side this season.

She received her first call-up against North Albury back in round seven, where she shot 28 goals to help the Panthers claim victory.

"I was so nervous," she said.

"I went to get my ankles taped and I just sat there silently.

"I thought it was going to be extremely hard, but it was well within my skill set I think.

"It took a bit of adjusting, but I just settled in and had a crack."

Starting the season in goal shooter for C-grade, Sanson has moved into goal attack to work alongside fellow A-grade Panther Maddy Plunkett.

She's now taken the court against some of the competition's most experienced players after meeting the likes of Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.

"It was such a good experience to play on such quality defenders and just get a feel for it," Sanson said.

"Especially playing against Sarah Senini.

"She taught me and I have watched her for so many years."

Sanson now joins a list of Lavington netballers who have made their A-grade debuts as teenagers, including star defender Sarah Meredith, who reached 300 club games this season.

She admits she's been taken under the wings of the senior players.

"They've been so supportive," Sanson said.

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"When they can see that I'm a bit confused or down they get around me and help me back up."

But netball isn't the only sport Sanson excels in.

She's also a keen cricketer for Lavington and is part of the Riverina Academy.

"Dad used to coach my older brother Charlie a lot and I would always be around," she said.

"One training I joined in, and then I didn't stop."

With Lavington A-grade coach Catherine Wood also coaching the Riverina Cricket Academy, Sanson now looks to her for guidance on both the court and field.

"I get to see two different sides of her," Sanson said.

Lavington has so far won seven games this season and are currently ranked fourth in the competition.

After a two-week break for the Ovens and Murray League due to Victoria's lockdown, Sanson said she's eager to get back out on the court.

"We were starting to get some good momentum," she said.

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