Colbinabbin twins Hugh and Cooper Hamilton were in Victoria Country's best players in round one of the AFL National Under-16 Championships.
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Victoria Country went down to Victoria Metro by 18 points in a harf-fought clash in Geelong.
Cooper played off half-back and had 12 possessions, including five rebounds 50s.
Hugh picked up 18 disposals and had six tackles and four clearances.
Another Bendigo Pioneers squad member - Mildura's Oskar Faulkhead - kicked two goals for Victoria Country.
Rounds two and three are on the Gold Coast next month.
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