A LOT of responsibility has been thrust on the young shoulders of new Merbein co-captain Noah Hills, but he feels he’s slowly growing into the role.

“It’s obviously different,” Hills, this week’s Mildura and District Real Estate SFNL Rising Star, said.

“I hadn’t thought of myself as too much of a leader, but Hally (new coach Damien Hall) has put some trust in me to take on that rol...