The points system makes shifts in relative strength difficult so the main focus is will the 2 new sides be competitive.
Asquith had a strong squad last year and finished runners up in the Parramatta A Grade but they have lost 4 players - Bill Ngawini, Richard Retimana, Scott Webb and Brendon Solomon to the Norths Premier League squad. Mark Horo has taken over as coach so I am sure he will be recruiting judiciously from the Penrith League to fill these gaps. Belrose is a mystery at this stage.
Cabramatta has lost a number of players. Norths Premier League squad has also picked up 4 players from the 2 blues - Casey Ellis, Joe Swamy, Chris Weaver and Steve Hailes. Ellis will be a big loss, he provides a lot of the go forward. Weaver performed well in the Cabra reserve grade last year and played the last few games in JB. He seems to have some potential but he is also listed in the Parra P/L sqaud. Hailes has struggled to get out of the Guildford and Cabra reserve grades over the last 3 years but did play for Norths in the Junior reps and was runner up to Mark Gasnier in player of the comp award one year.
Cabra have also lost Robbie Payne to Wollongong Collegians and Jolly may have retired so Terry Lamb's team could struggle.
The 7's at Windsor next week might unveil a few more player movements.
