However, it will be a very different look on the court for Lavington's A-grade side, with talented defender Rhiannon Dolahenty taking to the sidelines due to pregnancy.

Dolahenty joins teammate and fellow defender Kate Yench, who is also expecting a child.

"This first week will be strange, I've still been involved in training and working alongside the girls but we always get white line fever," Dolahenty said.

"Particularly after playing in the MND game on the weekend. 

"We're really excited for the season ahead and I have full confidence in the girls.

"The end of last year was disappointing so to build in some new fresh faces with some familiar ones will be really positive for us."

The Panthers have also lost Ainslee O'Connell and retired shooter Alison Meani.

The last time the Panthers met the Hoppers was round 15 last year, with Lavington coming out on top.