Leader News | Aaron Edwards heads list of Peninsula league signings.
BONBEACH
Coach: Steve Hughes
Co-captains: Jackson Casey and Gary Carpenter
Last year: 15-6 (3rd)
In: Chris Bryan (Keysborough), Robbie Ferraro (Old Scotch), Matthew Douglas (Clayton), Sheldon Price (Clayton).
Out: Shane McDonald (Mooroopna), Jason Ferraro (Hepburn), Ricky Ferraro (Hepburn), Shaun Foster (Hastings), Matt Clifford (Hastings), Paul Rebeschini (umpiring).
Coach says: "Can't wait to get into it. Our group have worked hard since November and I'm really pleased with our training standards. We will know more about where we are at when we face a quality opponent on Good Friday (Edi-Asp). We feel like we have prepared well.''
CHELSEA
Coach: Brent Guerra
Captain: Ryan Stewart
Last year: 2-16 (9th)
In: Brent Guerra (Deer Park), Brett Scarcella (South East FL), Daine Taylor (Western Region), Daniel Stafford (Darwin Buffaloes), Darren Walsh (Chelsea Heights), Alex Smout (South Metro Juniors)
Out: Fia Tootoo (Eastern FL), Matt Smith (Mornington)
Coach says: "We are hoping to keep everyone out on the park, and we are definitely pushing for finals footy. Playing at Deer Park last year and what I've seen this year, I reckon there's no doubt that we can.''
EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE
Coach: Graeme Yeats
Captain: Steve Mannix
Last year: 13-7 (4th)
In: Brett O'Hanlon (Richmond), Brody Lawford (Bentleigh), Mick Meehan (Old Haileybury), Aaron Pawel (Seaford)
Out: Jeremy Heys (Southern FL), Nick Connellan (Alberton FL), Brent Bowden (Alberton FL)
Coach says: "I think we'll be OK.''
FRANKSTON YCW
Coach: Scott Mathers
Captain: Jie Coghlan
Last year: 17-3 (premiers)
In: Lew Roberts (Riverina FL), Daniel Waddell (Dromana), Luke Collins (Sale /Richmond VFL), Anthony Bruhn (Dromana), Paul Minchington (Dromana)
Out: Dale Carroll (South Croydon), Billy Rolfe (Somerville), Josh Westerman (Somerville)
Coach says: "While the list looks to have improved on paper, it remains to be seen if the group has retained the hunger that has been there over the past few years. So far the signs are good, with a number of players like Hutchison and Bodley having their best pre- seasons ever, and young players like Hodson, Credlin, Santon and Buckley all lifting their standards.''
KARINGAL
Coach: Michael Burke
Captain: Aaron Paxton and Luke VanRaay
Last year: 1-16-1 (10th)
Ins: AJ Lees (Seaford), Dylan Hatfield (Seaford), Chris Chalmers (Springvale Dist), Mark Anderson (Keysborough), Damen Green (Kielor Park), Brodie Kempster (Kielor Park)
Out: George Angelopoulos (Narre Warren), Ray Lengyel (Mulgrave)
Coach Says: "Our focus will be getting back to playing competitive football again, which we weren't able to do often enough last year. We will be a very young side with lots of exciting youngsters set to get a taste of senior footy. We are extremely positive about what lies ahead for the club.''
LANGWARRIN
Coach: Gavin Artico
Captain: Scott Sienkiewicz
Last year: 10-9 (5th)
In: Gerard Brown (Goldfields FL), Shane Paterson, Jayden Grose, Dale Eames, Dale Binks, Ethan Rahilly (Tyabb), Simon Rahilly (Tyabb), Andy Johnson, Travis Baldock (Southern FL), Matt Sinclair (Southern FL), Hayden Golby
Out: Beau Muston (Frankston Bombers), Jack Henderson, Aaron Shaw (Mt Eliza), Ash Collins, Shelton Rosario, Nick Tuddenham (Frankston)
Coach says: "We've managed to build on our list from last season without losing anything significant. We're happy with the recruits and internal player development. The comp looks like it'll be very even again and if we aren't in the mix for a top three position at the end of the year I'd have to say we'd be disappointed.''
MORNINGTON
Coach: Chris Holcombe
Captain: TBA
Last year: 16-6 (runner-up)
In: Jimmy Cameron (Frankston), Dale Whelan (Port Melbourne), Joel Miller (Frankston), Ben Wells (Southport), Matt Smith (Chelsea)
Out: Chris Paxino (retired), Adrian Speedy (Somerville), Tom Simpson (Somerville)
Coach says: "We've had a solid pre-season, working hard on some of the deficiencies that we had last season. We're also very excited to have four of our former under 18s back at the club after going off to play state league. Overall, there's a good feeling around the club and the guys are jumping out of their skins to get into round one.''
MT ELIZA
Coach: John Georgiou
Captain: Karl Lombardozzi
Last year: 9-9 (6th)
Ins: Ben Landry (North East Australian FL), Dave Barton (Eastern FL), Matt Davis (AFL Barwon), Justin Van Unen (Vermont), Aaron Shaw (Langwarrin)
Out: John Meeson (Eastern FL), Ben Tracy (Peninsula)
Coach says: "It's been a great pre-season and the playing group is in good condition. Throughout we've addressed areas we wanted to improve in so we look forward to playing a robust brand of footy in 2015 as we strive to achieve better outcomes.''
PINES
Coach: Paddy Swayn
Captain: Jimmy Messina
Last year: 7-11 (7th)
In: Aaron Edwards (Richmond), Luke Potts (Frankston), Taylor Strachan (Loddon Valley FL), Paul MacLean (Dromana), Darren Ramsdale (Southern FL), Jeremy Daniel (Frankston YCW), Corey Ash (Nepean FL), Todd Lithgow (Southern FL), William Goosey (Mornington), Caleb Gray (Nepean FL)
Out: Matt Goodman (Nepean FL)
Coach says: "We've had a really enjoyable pre-season, where we've introduced a new game style, training regime and methods in preparation and education, with the aim of making significant improvement. Our players will certainly be well prepared and ready for the rigours of what is a really good local competition."
SEAFORD
Coach: Ben Crowe
Captain: Josh Stokes and Dean Williamson
Last year: 5-12-1 (8th)
In: Dean Williamson (East Brighton), Chris Fortnam (Pearcedale), Patrick Cadd (Pearcedale), James O'Neil (Port Melbourne Colts), Trae Toharaki (Frankston VFL), Bailey Watkins (Bonbeach), Daniel Pesa (East Brighton), Anthony Caruso (Craigieburn)
Out: Tom Shaw (Somerville), Aaron Lees (Karingal), Jono Haidon (Sandringham VFL)
Coach says: "We have recruited in midfield depth and leadership to continue the development of the playing group. The playing group understands the game plan now and are fitter than last year. 2015 will be a year of continued improvement from this group.''
Good Friday: Edi-Asp v Bonbeach.
Saturday, April 4: Pines v Seaford.
Saturday, April 11: Karingal v Mornington, Mt Eliza v Frankston YCW, Langwarrin v Pines, Seaford v Bonbeach.
Sunday, April 12: Chelsea v Edi-Asp.
