There are familiar names, new faces and some handy AFL talent running around this season.

Club: Koroit

Position: Wing

Verdict: The speedy midfielder is looking to back up a best and fairest season in 2019.

Is one of the top kicks and a vital player in the Saints' side. Can also hit the scoreboard and is set for another top year.

Club: Warrnambool

Position: Full-forward

Verdict: One of the league's most prolific goal-kickers is back where he made his name as one of the best forwards in the region.

Is strong around the contest, has pace, is an incredible mark and kick for goal. It's hard to not sit back and admire the big Blue in full flight.

Club: Koroit

Position: Midfield

Verdict: The Saints' new skipper is a proven match-winner and one of the competition's top midfielders.

Have seen him as a multiple premiership player and Hampden interleague representative but now we'll see him as the leader of his club. Leads by example and gives 110 per cent week in, week out.

Club: Camperdown

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: Back in the Hampden league and at his home club after spending a year with NEAFL outfit Redland.

The line-breaking on-baller has taken on an assistant coaching position and will be a better play for taking on the role.

Club: Warrnambool

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: Making his return from an ACL injury he suffered while preparing for his first season with NEAFL outfit Redland. Back at his home club and ready to make a big impact.

The 2018 Maskell Medal runner-up was tearing it up before the cancelled 2020 season and will benefit from another year off to strengthen his knee.

Club: South Warrnambool

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: The former Hawthorn and Adelaide winger bolsters the Roosters' midfield brigade.

His AFL resume says enough about the quality of player Mat Battistello's has recruited for his side.

The recently retired Hawk and Crow's elite speed and long kicking are his biggest assets.

Club: Warrnambool

Position: Forward

Verdict: A big centre-half forward with a strong mark and great kick for goal.

Also a great leader which he has shown at Warrnambool and with the Bottle Greens.

Eager to see how the combination between he and Rowan blossoms.

Club: Port Fairy

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: Another face returning to the Hampden league.

Returns to the competition form Russells Creek with two Warrnambool and District league best and fairests under his belt. Has elite disposal and a big tank.

Expect big things from him as a leader in the engine room of a young Seagulls' side.

Club: South Warrnambool

Position: Full-forward

Verdict: A mobile key forward with a strong overhead mark and a big tank. Is capable of kicking bags of goals.

With players like James Hussey, Josh Saunders, Ricky Henderson and Louis Herbert delivering the footy from the midfield it makes Beks an even more exciting player to watch when at full flight.

Club: Warrnambool

Position: Midfield/forward

Verdict: The Maskell Medal winner is set for another big year and will be one of the competition's best again.

Is small in stature but makes a big impact for his side all over the ground.

Has shown is prowess around goal wasn't impacted by his move into the midfield after booting 28 majors in 2019.

Club: Port Fairy

Position: Defender

Verdict: A booming right footer with 165 AFL games under his belt.

Is going to bring a lot of excitement for fans when he hovers around the arc for one of his trademark long goals.

Club: South Warrnambool

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: A strong and tough midfielder who is eager to help take his club back to premiership glory. Has spent time in the VFL playing with Werribee.

Before returning to Friendlies he spent his last few seasons in Geelong with Newcombe.

Club: North Warrnambool Eagles

Position: Forward/defender

Verdict: A hard-tackling small forward or half-back flanker who has spent time with Melbourne in the AFL as well as Casey Demons and Port Melbourne in the VFL.

Back at his home club eager to make an impact on and off the field.

Club: Koroit

Position: Forward

Verdict: A big-game player who can play a role in the midfield or forward line. Has a big tank and is a big threat around goals.

Will enjoy being back playing his football with the Saints after spending time with Barwon Heads in the Bellarine Football League.

Club: Hamilton Kangaroos

Position: Utility

Verdict: A Port Melbourne premiership player who has worked closely with highly-rated VFL coach Gary Ayres.

Was a forward and ruck before making the move to defence during his time with Borough. Is a strong mark and good in contests.

Club: South Warrnambool

Position: Utility

Verdict: A high quality player who will relish being back amongst mates.

Has played at AFL level with Gold Coast and also with North Ballarat Roosters and Geelong Football League powerhouse South Barwon.

Club: Portland

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: A proven top grade player at Hanlon Park who returns with more senior football under his belt from his two seasons with Avondale Heights in the Essendon District Football League.

A good inside midfielder who gives his all.

Club: Cobden

Position: Midfielder

Verdict: Has a very high football IQ. Plays as an inside midfielder and will be a good addition to the Bombers' ranks.

Has strength around the footy, a high skill level and experience playing at GFL level with Colac.

Club: North Warrnambool Eagles

Position: Forward

Verdict: The former Eagles' best and fairest winner returns after taking time away from the game. Will form a strong forward line alongside Adam Wines,

Jarryd Lewis and Jordan Dillon. The four-time Horsham premiership player has the capability to kick bags of goals.

Club: Terang Mortlake

Position: Forward/defender

Verdict: The Bloods' reigning best-and-fairest winner is entering the peak of his career.

Capable of making a mark at either end of the ground. Will be a key cog in a side which will be well-drilled.

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