Last year’s  joint coach, Andrew Louder, has stepped down from the role.

Hosking said it was unfortunate Louder was moving on.

‘‘Andrew leaving means I’ll have a heavier workload and, apart from everything else, Andrew was a very good coach,’’ he said.

Hosking said the club had recruited four former Moyston-Willaura players who would add size and strength to the team.

‘‘We picked up Josh and Aaron Pianta, along with Josh Day and Rhys Cronin,’’ he said.

‘‘They’re all seasoned players in their 20s who will supplement our list a bit.’’

Hosking said the addition of four new players was a step in the right direction to competing in finals football again this year.

‘‘I think last year the competition was very even and I don’t see anything changing this year. I think it will be pretty difficult,’’ he said.

Hosking said Aidan Moar, Sam Cronin, Mitch Gemmola and Josh Driscoll would move into the senior side this year.

Will Bell will coach the club’s reserves team.