Boomers were agonisingly close to reaching the AWFA cup final last year and have shown every indication they will be right up there again.
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A handful of players under the age of 25 have made the move to Glen Park from Murray United in a huge recruiting coup for the club.
The list of inclusions is headlined by Melkie Woldemichael, with under-20s prospects Ben Smith, Josh Perry and Stefan Bukvic among the signings.
Woldemichael reunites with his former club after five seasons in Murray's senior squad.
The 24-year-old's NPL career was cut short with Murray's senior program folding in January.
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"It was always something I aspired to do to try to progress my career," he said.
"It got dismantled towards the end in unfortunate circumstances, which was uncontrollable.
"It was a good experience and I don't regret it at all. It pushes me to be a better player and I can show the guys at Boomers some different techniques."
Woldemichael played with the likes of coach Andrew Grove, Jordan Crawford, Pieter Noordewier and Matt Mildren before going to Murray and is happy to be back.
"There's still a few players here that I played with previously, but coming to training I've seen heaps of younger players which is great," he said.
"You need that experience around the youngsters, so it's great to have that atmosphere and environment.
"In that aspect, I'm kind of grateful we've got that balance in the team.
"I kind of gravitated towards Boomers because I've played here, I know the culture of the club and I know the environment."
Woldemichael was a makeshift right back during his time at Murray, but will return to a familiar role at the other end of the park.
"I think it was more helping the team playing in that position," he said.
"I'm a player that works hard and takes one for the team, but my position per se is forward.
"I'm attacking-minded. I come across a bit 'rough' with the way I attack and it gravitates towards a defensive mindset, but it's not my game.
"I'm keen to play in an attacking role because I'd rather get goals, assist goals and defend from the top because I'm that type of player."
Smith, another attacking option, said the switch to Boomers was made easier by having teammates with him.
"It was always going to be difficult transitioning to a new team, but once I got there the intensity was there and I didn't feel like I was losing anything," he said.
"I've had 'Grover' before and always thought he's an amazing coach and I've had a few sessions under (assistant coach) Steve Hayes and he's up there with the best."
Smith and young defender Perry, both 17, played under Grove as juniors at AWFA representative level.
"He's very well-respected in all aspects, he's a good player and good coach," Perry added.
"I want to play as high as I can and take my game and ability as high it can go to become the best player I can."