In fact, the Swans are ready to take big strides forward.
On Saturday, South sent shockwaves through the competition after it got the better of last season's finalists TONGALA who have now dropped their opening two games of the season.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Swans’ opener Clayton Holmes inspired his side with a 77-run performance which was well supported by Mitchell Stephens who made 32 off 105 balls in a patient display.
Holmes’ effort led the home side to 9-159 from its 45 overs but it arguably could have been a much bigger score.
Tongala was able to slow the scoring rate in the latter stages of the innings, taking 5-9.
Daniel Coombs was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors with three wickets.
In the run chase, Tonny struggled to find any momentum and a middle order collapse of 3-0 put a big dent in their hopes of victory.
Travis Johnstone, who came in at number nine, was the only player to pass 20 for his side.
Ben Eade and Ky Hodson took three wickets apiece for South.
● TAYLOR Beard has proven he will be critical to ECHUCA'S hopes of a premiership this season.
The returning star produced a game-winning knock of 68 to help his side overcome MOAMA by five wickets.
Moama's decision to bat after winning the toss backfired disastrously after it fell to 6-17 before the tailenders eventually came to the rescue.
When Leigh Haw came to the crease at number nine, Moama was still reeling at 7-41 but he would go on to save his side's innings.
Haw, who scored 76 runs, produced a 92-run partnership with Billy Gallagher (32) to eventually help the visitors reach a respectable 157.
In response, Echuca overcame the loss of some early wickets through Beard's display to earn its first win of the season.
● BAMAWM-LOCKINGTON UNITED has learnt the hard way about how quickly sport can change.
After getting the better of Tongala in the opening round, BLU returned to earth on Saturday.
Last season's grand finalists ROCHESTER held on in a thrilling contest to escape with a one-wicket victory.
BLU put themselves in a strong position for victory after posting 9-161 from their 45 overs with Liam Hamilton (40) top scoring.
But in the end, Rochester's experience in the crucial moments proved pivotal.
Jeremy Felmingham took three wickets for BLU.
● KYABRAM FIRE BRIGADE continued its perfect start to the season with a 115-run victory over local rivals Cooma.
Brenton Campbell made the most of his opportunities for the reigning premier as he scored a half-century.
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