Tyson Logie has re-joined the club from Corowa-Rutherglen and the former Spiders junior will play a major role in raising fitness levels over the next few months.

Charlie Hamilton and Riley Stone have arrived from Wodonga Raiders and coach David Miles is delighted to have snared the trio.

"Tyson is going to be a real asset for us on and off the footy field," Miles said.

"He spent five years at Corowa-Rutherglen since he was last at the Spiders, he's been a good senior footballer at that level and he brings a lot of experience and passion.

"He's a ripping fella that will really fit into the group.

"Charlie's a Howlong local, he went away for a couple of years to get some experience of the O and M level and we're thrilled to have him back.

"He's a really hard worker on the track.

"Riley is young and keen to put his best foot forward.

"He's another one who's played some good footy at Ovens and Murray level and we're excited to see what he can bring."

Corowa-based Logie's return to Hume league football comes as he and his partner prepare to open their own gym early next year.

"There's a lot of time needed to play Ovens and Murray footy and I'm going to be working most nights at the gym so I won't be able to train as much," he said.

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"I'm really looking forward to helping out with the fitness side of things here.

"It's what I'm passionate about and I'm looking to get stuck into it and see how far we can go and how fit we can get everyone.

"It's certainly going to help come game day.

"It's not all about running right now, you also need to make sure you get stronger in the legs so that when the grounds get heavier, you still feel like you're able to run on top of the ground and you're not struggling.

"I loved my time at Corowa.

"Playing there made a huge difference to my footy and Marc Almond taught me a lot in the couple of years he was there.

"It wasn't just about footy, it was the time he spent getting to know you as a person.

"He cared and always asked a heap of questions."

Howlong, who finished 10^th last season, have lost Jesse Johnston to Corowa-Rutherglen but ruckman Peter Hancock has committed to the club for 2022.

"He'll be huge for us," Miles said.

"He draws a really good defender playing up forward, he gives us a lot of structure and the guys love him.

"We'll need to look after him and he might spend a bit of time forward but we're rapt to have him.

"He's really good at mentoring young Sam Morrison, who rucked all last year, and it'll be great to have him on board."

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