Next cab off the rank in our pre-season previews is Eastwood, where coach Ben Batger is preparing for his second season in charge with a vastly different but very exciting squad.

Our next in-depth season preview takes us to the Village Green, where Matt McGoldrick has been handed the coaching reins of his beloved Manly Marlins.

In the first of our in-depth season previews, we chat to Southern Districts’ new head coach Todd Louden for his thoughts on the Rebels chances in the upcoming competition.