Orange Eagles are shooting for a 2-0 start in the Western Women's Rural League

Orange is flying high after its opening-round win over Dubbo, and the small forward is already impressed with how much talent is spread throughout the roster.

From Sophie Heta, to Razz Muir, to Brie Annis-Brown there's plenty of ready-made stars set to launch an attack at Bathurst on Saturday night.

"Every player in this squad has the ability to bring what is needed to the court," she said.

"I think Bathurst is going to be our strongest challenge. I hope we can beat them but if we don't, we'll know what we need to work on."

"I just know that every player on the team has the potential to further their skill level, and with Harv's guidance, can really bring a lot to the team."

From under-14s to under-18s, Thornberry was an Orange Eagles and New South Wales player, but has since taken a 10-year hiatus and is working her way back into things.

Not only will the side benefit from a plethora of stars, it's led by the tutelage of Craig Harvey, something that Thornberry's excited to experience in 2021.

"He's great. He listens to all of the players," she said.

"He knows that he can put any player on in any position and they'll do well."

Against Dubbo, Thornberry found herself in the front court, but hopes to adopt more of a wing in the looming contest against Bathurst.

"I think I can run that wing and I'm lucky that I've got the fitness to be able to do that," she said.

While there's certainly plenty of optimism surrounding what this side can achieve in the competition, Thornberry admits the turnouts at training need to be better.

"We haven't really had the consistency, there," she said.

"It can sometimes make it hard because it's difficult playing with people you haven't trained with.

"Sometimes they will pop up in spots you're not expecting them to." "It's going to be nice to have everyone at the game on Saturday." Tip off is 7pm at Bathurst.

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