Young coach Duncan Cameron was thrilled with his team's opening round 5-0 win over Henwood Park

The Lions could have hardly been more impressive in the opening round, putting Henwood Park away 5-0 at home at Hall Bros Oval in Young.

Young have been one of the most consistent performers over the past couple of Pascoe Cup seasons and made a clear statement in round one that they again intend to challenge for the title.

Cameron said the 5-0 win over Henwood Park exceeded all expectations.

"It was great, really stoked. Especially to score five goals. That was a big positive," Cameron said.

"Obviously our intention was to make a great start at home, have a positive start to the season and to get five goals, I couldn't ask for much more.

"Our only downfall I was disappointed with was that we were up 4-0 at half-time and that second half, I would have loved to have gone on with it a bit more. To finish it off really, but I can't be disappointed with 5-0, especially against a team like Henwood Park, who have been up there for so many years."

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Mitch Cameron started the season with a bang, scoring three goals, while Clancy Hislop and Jardi McAnespie also got on the scoreboard.

Cameron was also impressed by the returning Jack Castle in defence, as well as the ever-reliable Jake Burns.

Young will now travel to Wagga to take on United in round two, a game Cameron is looking forward to.

"I don't think we've played Wagga United in a year and a half, to be quite honest. It will be really good to see what they're doing," he said.

"Things are looking bright on their side of things so it will be a really good challenge to see where we're sitting because I think they'll be one of the teams, those top six teams that are all pushing for finals."

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