Teams out to measure up to Frankston YCW in 2017 Peninsula league season

FRANKSTON YCW will be chasing a fourth successive premiership in Peninsula league this season,but rivals are hungry for success.

Former Richmond player Brett O'Hanlon has hooked up with Mt Eliza this season.

BONBEACH

Coach: Steve Hughes.

Captain: Jackson Casey.

Last season: 4th.

Ins: Trent Dennis-Lane (Sandringham), Gavin Vassallo (St. Arnaud), Jason Ferraro (Hepburn), Sam Williams (Dingley), Darcy James (Sandringham Dragons).

Outs: Chris Bryan (Keysborough), Daniel Smith (retired), Ash Waterstone, Nick Alexandrou.

Coach says: “With our younger guys having really good pre-seasons we think we’ll be stronger. I reckon we’ve got a pretty good list of recruits, probably a fair bit of experience with Trent, Gavin Vassallo and Jase Ferraro coming in.’’

CHELSEA

Coach: Brett Dunne

Co-captains: James Sivijs and Todd Gardiner.

Last year: 10th.

Ins: Daly Shannon (NT Thunder), Simon Mitchelhill (North Albury), Brendan Dess (Uni Blacks), Aaron Pawel (Edi-Asp), Trent Styles (Karingal), Rhys Hensel (Thurgoona), Josh Herdman (St Kilda City), Matt Mitchell (Forest Hills), Daniel Montforte (Ashwood), Matt Ponton (Dingley), Jack Gaze (Mt Pleasant), Mick Salem (returning).

Outs: Richard Jaroszczuk (Toora), Jackson Roder (Essendon league), Beau Caia (Shepparton), Jordan Tabakman (retired).

Coach says: “Our list and the make-up of the team have changed significantly. We are well aware of the challenges ahead, but with a strong fitness base and new coaching input we think we can make some ground in 2017.’’

Former St Kilda player Trent Dennis-Lane has joined Bonbeach.

Steve Mannix will again captain Edi-Asp.

EDI-ASP

Coach: Graeme Yeats.

Captain: Steve Mannix.

Last year: 5th.

Ins: Matt Clark (Foster), Brad Tagg (Foster), Brent Bowden (Foster), Michael Bussey (Rowville), Dermot Cleary (Oakleigh AFC), Tom Burley (Hampton), Liam McKay (Stingrays), Rhett Moor (Foster).

Outs: Zac Muschialli (Dromana), Aaron Pawel (Chelsea).

Coach says: “We are measured on performance and that will be played out on the field from Round 1. We have focused more on base fitness than in previous years. Our depth is far greater than I have seen in my two years (at the club), with the players we have brought back to the club.’’

FRANKSTON YCW

Coach: Wayne Capp (new).

Co-captains: Jie Coghlan and Kevin Lylak.

Last year: 1st.

Ins: Christian Ongarello (Dromana), Macklin Raine (Maffra), Lachlan Williams (Somerville).

Outs: Brenton Credlin (Richmond VFL), Anthony Bruhn (Footscray VFL), Lew Roberts (Mordialloc), Daniel Waddell (retired).

Coach says: “The new season gives us the opportunity to play a host of younger guys who have been patiently waiting for their opportunity. Jacob Cheverly, Ben Wagner, Josh Butland and Luke Paynter are just a few. The inclusion of Ongerello and Raine along with the return of Ben Buckley from a long-term injury is exciting.’’

Former Dromana star Christian Ongarello has joined premiers Frankston YCW.

Former Carlton player Andrew McInnes is at Karingal this season.

KARINGAL

Coach: Andrew Sharp (new)

Captain: TBA

Last year: 8th.

Ins: Andrew McInnes (Frankston Dolphins), Aisea Valetini (Frankston Dolphins), Damien Ashcroft (Paynesville), Jacob Duscher (Highett).

Outs: Aaron Paxton (Sorrento), Leigh Poholke (Sorrento), Grant Goodall (Mt Eliza), Tom Wilkinson (Barooga), Harry Czarnecki (Southern FL), Anthony Joel (Lang Lang), Brad Occhipinti (Mt Eliza).

Coach says: “We want to improve on last year’s record of five-and-a-half wins. I don’t set any ceiling on where we could go. Maybe about third to eighth. We’ve got a really young group. We’re excited about it.’’

LANGWARRIN

Coach: Brad Dredge.

Captain: Matt Naughton.

Last year: 9th.

Ins: Jason Curry (Frankston Bombers), Jack Henderson (Devon Meadows), Aaron Pike (Hastings), Adam Tate (Pearcedale), Owen Uaongo (Sandown).

Outs: Jayden Grose (Caulfield), Dylan Luxa (Eastern FL), Jake Marshall (Pearcedale), Ryan Smith (Dromana), Kyle Busuttil-Inglis (Dromana).

Coach says: “We’re just hoping for another positive year, get a few more wins on the board and be competitive in every match.’’

MORNINGTON

Coach: Chris Holcombe.

Co-captains: Jackson Calder and Chris Baker.

Last year: 7th.

Ins: Troy Kirwen (Perth), Rhys Healey (Kangaroo Flat), Michael Barnes (Wandin), Xavier Barry-Murphy (Vermont), Travis Young (Stingrays), Peter McGettigan (Noble Park), Dean Kairies (Crib Point).

Outs: Barry Smeeton (AFL Queensland), Jimmy Cameron (AFL Townsville), Ryan Odell (Noble Park), Michael Altenkirch (Tyabb).

Coach says: “Our pre-season has been in complete contrast to last year. Attendance was terrible (last year) and we just had no buy-in from the players, but this year everyone has got on board. The guys are going flat knacker on the track and are just itching to play.’’

Ruckman Grant Goodall has crossed from Karingal to Mt Eliza.

MT ELIZA

Coach: Troy Shannon

Captain: Sam Gill.

Last year: 2nd.

Ins: Shane Tennant (Doncaster East), Brett O’Hanlon (Macorna), Shaun Knott (Eaglehawk), Grant Goodall (Karingal).

Outs: Jimmy Clayton (retired), Matt Stanley, Matt Jackson, Matt Neratzaglou, Matt Davis.

Coach says: “The off season has been pretty busy. We’ve had a few premiership reserve players move up the line and a few senior players having a year off. Everyone is looking forward to the season and all seem to be driven by the disappointment of the GF loss last year.’’

Mt Eliza coach Troy Shannon: “We are driven by the disappointment of the GF loss last year.’’

PINES

Coach: Paddy Swayn.

Captain: Beau Hendry.

Last year: 3rd.

Ins: Damien Lawrence (Seaford), Lachie Marshall (Pearcedale), Taylor Meyer (Sandown), Shaun White (Nilma Darnum), Brenton Cowell (ROC), Ben Thomas (Meeniyan).

Outs: Adam Marriner, Adam Maling, Chris Guganavic, Luke Houldcroft (all retired).

Coach says: “We’re looking to improve after a relatively successful 2016 season. Our game-style has changed significantly and we have injected pace into our midfield. We understand the competition is as even as it’s ever been and 10 teams are seriously vying for five finals spots.’’

Ex-Frankston Dolphin Brayden Irving is back at Seaford.

SEAFORD

Coach: Ben Murphy.

Captain: Josh Stokes.

Last year: 6th.

Ins: Tom Shaw (Somerville), Brayden Irving (Frankston Dolphins), Matt McCormack (Norwood), Daniel Lewis (Woori Yallock), Kyle Nunn (Karingal), Damien Rayson (De La Salle), Nick Shannon (St Pauls).

Outs: Mitch Finn (QLD), Dean Kemble (retired).

Coach says: “Our expectations are to improve on our performances in 2016 and be more competitive with top sides.’’

ROUND 1, Saturday, April 8: Bonbeach v Pines, Chelsea v Edi-Asp, Langwarrin v Karingal, Mornington v Frankston YCW, Mt Eliza v Seaford.