The Sunbury Lions kicked off the Ballarat Netball League season with a big win in the grand final rematch with Darley on Saturday afternoon.
After having the first weekend of the season off due to playing Good Friday, the Lions were on the road against the Devils to launch their season.
Both sides had some different faces from when they faced off on the final day in September, with several of the Lions B-grade stars from last season getting their opportunity.
The Devils were missing a couple of players due to Victorian commitments on top of some key departures.
On Saturday, the Lions jumped out to a seven goal lead at quarter time, with the Devils able to reduce it to five goals at half time.
A 14-7 third quarter opened the game up, with the Lions coming home strongly to secure the 60-39 win.
Rebecca Hicks shot 44 goals for the Lions, with Caitlin Hill and Chelsea Amor new faces in the ring with her this season.
While the netballers kicked off the season on a winning note, the footballers suffered a first up loss to Darley.
The Lions jumped out of the blocks and led by 26 points at quarter time. Darley started to get into the game and by third quarter time led by four points.
A four goal to two final quarter sealed the win for the Devils, 12.8 (80)-9.9 (63).
Mitch Mclean, Zachary Stevens and Jake Sutton kicked two goals each for the Lions.
Jordan Tentonello, Harry Power, Cody Bramble were named their best.
The Lions host Redan on Good Friday in what the club is hoping will attract a big crowd.
