It was a one sided affair on the scoreboard, Vic. Metro winning 15.15 (105) to 7.7 (49).

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Ben Hobbs was the best of the group and one of Country's standouts, amassing 25 disposals and 11 tackles.

Joshua Rentsch, Joshua Gibcus, Hamish Sinnott, Charlie Molan, Jamieson Ballantyne and Sam Breuer also featured in the Country side.

Kai Lohmann and Sam Butler are a part of the squad but missed the game due to injuries.

Rebels coach David Loader said the squad has been cut to 20, however, selectors will cut and add to it as they please in the lead up to the 2021 NAB AFL under 19 championships.

Vic. Country will play its first game against the Allies at GMHBA Stadium Saturday, August 14 from 12pm.

It returns a month later on Saturday, September 18 against Vic. Metro from 12pm.

Country's third game is set for Friday, September 24 against South Australia from 2:10pm.

It will finish the championships with a clash against Western Australia Tuesday, September 28 from 4:40pm.

The final three games will be played at either GMHBA or Mars Stadium.

The Rebels boys enjoyed a bye at the weekend but return to the field this Saturday.

They will travel to Shepley Oval to face Dandenong Stingrays from 11:30am.

The Stingrays sit eighth on the NAB League Boys ladder with a 3-4 record.

Connor MacDonald will provide a contest for the Rebels star studded midfield.

He averages 29.8 disposals, amassing a season high 37 in round 11.

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