Brahma Lodge
Out - Brooks, Wright, Barclay, Nelson, Corbett
In - Perna-Hague, Rogers, Freeman, Hrynkiw**, Upton**, Collins, McIntyre, Burchall, O'Neil, Roberts
The Tigers struggled last year following an exodus of players the end of season before, but new coach Dene Steele has wasted little time extending the olive branch to his contacts to come to Tigerland.
The 'outs' of Brooks and Wright are significant, not so much the other three, however the 'ins' are equally as unimpressive, with McIntyre, Upton & O'Neil probably the best of the lot. Freeman played in the B grade the other year, if he plays A grade and is fit he could cause some headaches up forward, whilst Burchall adds a bit of backline depth, returning after a season at Houghton. Hrynkiw is no good.
They have a lot of work to do to close the gap on last year, but good start - should be aiming for midpack, a lot will depend on whether McKee plays and if he does how much.
(**) - denotes initial clearance denied
McKee will play zero games next year and is on the lookout for a team that is 12-0 come the back half of the year
Get your people to talk to my people mate