Tom Baulch, Luamon Lual produce promising NAB League performances for Greater Western Victoria Rebels

Baulch,18, in just his seventh appearance for the Rebels after playing six games in 2021 - held his own in the 48-point win at MARS Stadium, 14.9 (93) to 6.9 (45), taking seven marks and gathering 21 disposals in his first game of the season.

Lual provided plenty of drive, not racking up huge numbers but having a big impact.

"He (Baulch) came in and played a key defender role for us, and I thought he was really good," Rebels coach David Loader said.

"Luamon is playing some nice footy, didn't get huge possessions but he just doesn't make mistakes.

"He was really good."

Hamilton Kangaroo Vincent Huf also played his first game of the season for the Rebels, with Loader confident the talented athlete will be better for the run.

"He played cricket until a few weeks ago so for him to come back in and do what he did was pleasing," he said.

"He'll certainly improve and get better as the season goes."

Other Hampden league prospects, Hamish Sinnott (15 disposals), Will White (13 disposals) and Jamieson Ballantyne (15 disposals) all played strong roles in the win.

Loader said it what was a really even team performance.

"We didn't have a lot down, we looked dangerous up forward, but we moved the ball well out of defense and stood up. Our midfield was solid as well," he said.

"We made a few structural changes, we looked really good. It was nice to respond with a few guys missing so it was a good time for a few of the boys to play a different role and they all stood up."

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