Meagan Forth, who is back to co-coach the Warriors with Jessica Toleman, said the Warriors have one senior and one junior player on each line as they look to again push for finals contention.

Toleman, who returns from time away after having children, will slot into wing attack, while 2013 premiership centre Genevieve McLeod also returns.

A few junior Warriors have also earned the call-up to the top grade, helping cover the loss of players who had moved away for university studies or to travel overseas.

Forth said early signs for the new-look outfit were promising after Old Collegians exceeded their own expectations in pre-season hitouts.

“There’s some really nice combinations developing,” she said.

“We’re settling into each other. we’re pretty much a whole new side. I think we’ve got two players from last season.

“I feel that development is coming along in leaps and bounds.

“Their potential is limitless.”

Arrivals

Jessica Toleman (returning), Genevieve McLeod (returning), Bec Kavanagh (Hawkesdale-Macarthur)

Prediction

Susie Giese says: After being a powerhouse in the WDFNL, the Old Collegians last year found themselves in new territory, building for the future. It will be more of the same this year, but with an exciting mix of youth and experience, the Warriors aren't capping what they can achieve and should be well in the mix to push for a top five spot once again.