“The team is confident with their pre-season training and the players are looking forward to the game,” he said.

Binge is determined to lift the team’s performance, saying it has been below the mark in recent years.

“The Boomerangs had a good and successful run between 2013 and 2016, but the team’s performance has tailed off since that time.”

Binge said he has gone back and reviewed past plays, focusing on training and game strategy. He said he has already seen a return to form at pre-season training.

The Boomerangs have trained tirelessly to improve their fitness levels, running through strength, conditioning and cardio exercises.

“We’ve alternated our training to emulate the game situation. I’m making players reach a state of tiredness and then training them on ball drills and skills. They learn how to think during levels of fatigue, preparing them for the game. You’re in a different mindset when you start a game to when you’re in the middle of one.”

Binge said selecting this year’s A-Grade team was about achieving a balance of experienced players and new recruits.

On that note, Binge said the new players showed promise.

“Kyle Butler has made his way from Wyong to play as a front rower. He has played in some NSW Cups and for A-Grade in the Wyong competition.”

U18s Josh Walker will also be stepping in for the first time.

“He’s an absolute talent: a bit of a jewel player. He’ll set the game alight.”

Josh has played for the Black Boars at Weebola and already drawn the attention of some NRL clubs.

New recruit Jordan Binge will be taking up centre position, and has more than proven he is up to the challenge, according to Binge.

Shannon Swan from Narrabri, James Creighton, Peter Duncan, Alan McKenzie and Brett Wright will be making a comeback.

“Brett’s pre-season training has been phenomenal. He’s a strong, young kid with great agility who has covered the back and centre rows,” Binge said.

The maiden game will launch at Mead Park, Glen Innes.

The Moree Boars will also play their first match to the season and take on the Tingha Tigers at Boughton Oval on Sunday.