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BILLABONG CROWS Coach: Holly Dowling Last year: Premier Gains: Nil Losses: Rebecca O'Connell (Corowa-Rutherglen), Holly Dowling (pregnant), Beck Evans (Kiewa-Sandy Creek). Prospects: Should stay in the upper echelon. The Crows will be looking to make it two in a row as players from within the club step up to A-grade this season. Star defender Holly Dowling will take over from Beck O'Connell but in a non-playing capacity. Still pack plenty of punch. Prediction: 2nd BROCK-BURRUM Coach: Tori Ellis Last year: 8th Gains: Brit Williams (Rutherglen), Lauren Coelli and Lauren Kerrins (returning), Evie Wall (under-16s) Losses: Nil Prospects: With finals just slipping through the Saint' grip last season, they'll return with steady numbers to draw from. The inclusion of Brit Williams is set to add speed through the mid-court while Lauren Coelli and Lauren Kerrins are huge additions at opposite ends of the court. Prediction: Premier CDHBU Coach: Daryl Howard Last year: 11th Gains: Ruby Crawford and Chloe Gilchrist (Wahgunyah), Gabbi Browne Losses: Bec Britton Prospects: CDHBU Will have youth on its side this season. The young team will look to the knowledge of coach Daryl Howard to help them rise through ranks. Learning curve. Prediction: 12th CULCAIRN Coach: Cara Geddes Last year: 9th Gains: TBN Losses: TBN Prospects: Made significant inroads under coach Karly Way last season and will be looking to improve further. Likely to field a similar side with a young list. Prediction: 10th IN OTHER NEWS: HENTY Coach: Sheree Richardson Last year: 12th Gains: Brieanna Galvin and Georgia Luhrs (Wodonga Raiders) Anna Takle (North Albury), Alexandra Marge (Billabong Crows), Brandy Galvin (Holbrook), Olivia Hall (Walla), Imogen Jones (year off). Losses: Nil Prospects: Has undergone more change than any other club in the competition. The return of Georgia Luhrs is huge for the Swampies and they should climb several rungs on the premiership table. Prediction: 9th HOLBROOK Coach: Vicki Wornes Last year: 10th Gains: Sophie Parker, Emma Piltz and Olivia Hearn (juniors), Jorja Brown (Upper Murray) Losses: Ruth Corrigan and Lucy Grills Prospects: The Brookers are looking promising, with juniors Sophie Parker, Emma Plitz and Olivia Hearn to be given their chance to shine and provide options for A-grade. Prediction: 8th HOWLONG Coach: Emma Bridle Last year: 5th Gains: Tahnee Thorpe (Corryong), Rochelle Green (Federal). Losses: Emma Ley (Shepparton), Ebony Hoskin (Lavington), Brooke Cannon (year off), Maria Ladgrove (year off). Prospects: The Spiders have been thereabouts over the past two seasons and are keen to make the next step. Tahnee Thorpe is a talented shooter from the Tallangatta and Upper Murray leagues while Rochelle Green should strengthen the mid-court. Prediction: 5th JINDERA Coach: Courtney Katalinic Last year: 4th Gains: TBN Losses: TBN Prospects: Has strength at both ends of the court. Former league medallist Sharna Holland is strong in defence while the Bulldogs' mid-court will again be formidable. Likely to finish in the top-four with little to separate the Crows, BB Saints, Lockhart and Howlong. Darkhorse for the premiership. Prediction: 3rd LOCKHART Coach: Jose Webb Last year: 2nd Gains: Nil. Losses: Nil Prospects: Lockhart is expected to be strong again this season, with their squad still being finalised in preparation for the season. A lot will depend on whether the club's young guns stay at the club. Prediction: 4th MURRAY MAGPIES Coach: Kim Graetz Last year: 6th Gains: Toya Mahuru and Jacqui Ewing (returning), Hayley McPhillips Losses: Dariah Farrington and Gabby Robinson (injured last season) Prospects: A mix of experience and youth is hoped to provide results for the Magpies as they look to develop the club's younger players this season. Injury has left to of the Magpies sidelined. Prediction: 7th OSBORNE Coach: Michael Cunningham Last year: 7th Gains: Nil Losses: Abbey and Georgia O'Connell (Melbourne), Kristen Rava (baby), Sam Creasy. Prospects: Have suffered some major losses and could look to promote youngsters such as shooter Zoe Douglas. Prediction: 11th RAND-WALBUNDRIE-WALLA Coach: Tracey Oates Last year: 3rd Gains: Mel McLellan, Sarah Trainer, Grace Sinn Losses: Melita Wood, Anna Kohlhagen (injured), April Lieschke Prospects: The Giants have welcomed faces back to the club and, with several leaving, could possess a whole new-look this season. Mel McLellan returns from injury to bolster the ranks after a year on the sidelines. Prediction: 6th

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