AFTER coming so close to breaking a two decade-long premiership drought last season, Old Collegians has been quick to bounce back as it prepares for a fresh assault on the flag.
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The Warriors have added some handy recruits to the mix, with former Deakin University spearhead Jimmy Crawford joining the ranks, as well as former Ovens and Murray league midfielder Bodie Hibberson, among others.
Crawford’s inclusion is timely, with power Warriors forward Chris Chambers looking at a delayed start to the season.
Second-year coach Josh Reichman said Old Collegians would learn from its grand final defeat to Nirranda, but said a new season meant a fresh go for the team.
“We’re just trying to get back to that form that we were in last year, (but) we’re not looking too far ahead,” he said.
“We’re obviously trying for top three and just to try to keep improving; try to build on that.
“The group always sets high standards.”
Draw
R1: Nirranda (A)
R2: East Warrnambool (H)
R3: Merrivale (A on Good Friday)
R4: Dennington (H)
R5: bye
R6: Allansford (A)
R7: Kolora-Noorat (A)
R8: Panmure (H)
R9: South Rovers (H)
R10: Timboon Demons (A)
R11: Russells Creek (H)
R12: Nirranda (H)
R13: East Warrnambool (A)
R14: Allansford (H)
R15: Dennington (A)
R16: bye
R17: Merrivale (H)
R18: South Rovers (A)
Arrivals
Jimmy Crawford (Deakin University), Bodie Hibberson (OMFNL), Mitchell Freedman (Russells Creek), Greg Bond (South Warrnambool)
Departures
Zac Pickett (overseas)
