Yarrawonga is set to regain two of the league's quickest players.
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Midfielder Bronson Schofield and defender James Elliott have submitted clearances back to their former club.
The Ovens and Murray will decide before the end of the month whether it will play this season, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I'm just keen to play footy in general, I love it, the day I give it up is the day I won't be able to run," Elliott said enthusiastically.
The 25-year-old has blistering acceleration, which handed him an advantage over much bigger and stronger opponents.
He had signed with Lower Plenty, but the Northern Football League cancelled its season due to COVID-19.
"During the pre-season with Lower, I was probably looking at the fittest I've ever been," the Melbourne-based Elliott said.
"I was looking forward to a season with them, with COVID it's been hard to stay fit, but I think I've kept a base fitness.
"I'll look to train with a club down here in Old Trinity (which plays premier division in the Victorian Amateur Football League)."
If the season starts, the Pigeons will be desperate to return to finals after contesting them for 13 successive seasons, just one short of the league record.
The club had signed Williamstown stars Willie Wheeler and Leigh Masters.
"I haven't actually met Leigh Masters or Willie Wheeler, but I've played with Harry Wheeler, Willie's younger brother, and if they're anything like him, they'll be a great asset to the team," Elliott said.
"I had the opportunity to train two sessions a couple of weeks ago and there's a really, good vibe in what's a young team."
Schofield racked up his 100th match with Yarrawonga before making a shock move to Billabong Crows in the Hume League last year.
And he excelled, playing a crucial role in the Crows making their finals debut.
Schofield was one of the league's finest recruits with his pace and ball-carrying ability hurting opposition teams, who couldn't match his speed.
The Crows had been targeting the on-baller for some time with his good friend Tom Dowling proving critical in his decision to switch clubs.
He bolted in the club's best and fairest, polling 57 votes, with consistent coach Al Austin finishing runner-up with 38.
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Schofield played 19 matches for the Pigeons in 2018, playing his last game in the eight-goal loss to Wangaratta in the first semi.
The return of the two speedsters should guarantee the Pigeons will match most teams for pace.
