Goodbye: Andrew Hill (North Albury), Josh Warren-Marmo (North Albury), Michael Hill (Melbourne), Brad Scheetz (shoulder injury), Brant Duncan (Ballarat), Kane Hynes (Kalgoorie).

Class act: Mark Purtell is a seven-time premiership player with the experience Dederang need. Not getting any younger but a classy all-rounder who will bolster both the batting and bowling attack.

Last word: Dederang has suffered some heavy losses but made some quality acquisitions that should ensure it will be around the mark again this year. Very determined to make amends for last year’s missed chance.

Captain: Troy McCormack

Coach: Troy McCormack

Homeground: Howlong Football Ground

Last year: Eighth

Hello: Allan Chappell (year off), Luke Daly (retirement), Mitch Ryan (Kiewa)

Goodbye: Chris Rogers (Bethanga).

Class act: Paul Watts is a handy contributor with both bat and ball and will need another consistent season if Howlong is to make inroads.

Last word: Should improve with Allan Chappell returning after a season off and Luke Daly coming out of retirement. Talented youngsters Toby Pargeter and Anthony Miles will be given plenty of opportunities to shine.

Captain: Andy Norling

Coach: Andy Norling and Dave Coulston

Homeground: Kiewa Memorial Park

Last year: Seventh

Hello: Andy Norling (Yackandandah), Josh Bartel (year off), Kelvin Bailey (New City).

Goodbye: Nil.

Class act: Ashley Sutherland is regarded as one of the best players in the competition and he will relish not having the captaincy this season.

Last word: Kiewa has got the ability and underachieved last season. Andy Norling will provide significant leadership while Kelvin Bailey is also a massive inclusion if he plays the bulk of the season. Expect improvement.

Captain: Mark Betheras

Coach: Mark Betheras

Homeground: Mt Beauty Reserve

Last year: 10th (Provincial)

Hello: Corey Walters (Melbourne), Chris Derrick.

Goodbye: Tahir Afridi (Old Paradians), Chandana Pushpalal (England).

Class act: Frank Iaria has been Mt Beauty’s “Mr Consistent” with the ball over the years and extra responsibility will fall on his shoulders with star imports Afridi and Pushpalal departing the club.

Last word: Mt Beauty struggled in the Provincial competition but should challenge for a finals berth despite losing its imports. Corey Walters will be handy with both bat and ball.

Captain: Andrew King

Coach: Wayne Thomas

Homeground: Urana Road Oval

Last year: Third

Hello: Cameron Furze (retirement), Marty Hardy (Tasmania), Rhyse Thompson (Tallangatta).

Goodbye: Kelvin Bailey.

Class act: Furze is a proven bowler after a successful stint with St Patrick’s and he is likely to be the key with the new ball for the Phoenix. Sam Nichol and Andrew King are also keys.

Last word: Kelvin Bailey is a massive loss for New City but they have more than compensated with Furze and Hardy coming on board.

How far they go could depend on the improvement out of the likes of Tyson Bradsworth.