Back as first grade coach after 15 years, legendary Elwin thinks the combination of Jordan and Matthews will give Temora a head start.

“(Jordan and Matthews) could be the two best front-rowers in the competition,” Elwin predicted yesterday.

“Chris is a good leader and a real people-person and Scotty is exactly the same type of player.

“We’re certainly lucky to have the two of them.”

In a huge boost for Temora, big-hitting Jordan has returned to the Dragons after two years with Kangaroos.

In contrast, workaholic Matthews has been the mainstay of the Temora pack for almost a decade.

Elwin is adamant the two forwards will perfectly complement each other and give thrust for new playmaker Josh Murray.

Signed by Temora last year, Murray only played for the Dragons at the West Wyalong Knockout in February before getting a call-up to a Sydney club.

Now back in the Riverina, Murray is ready to make up for lost time with Temora.

The Wagga-born and bred halfback or hooker is one of the three recruits for the Dragons this year, joining Jordan and Matt Turner at the club.

“Matt’s back after playing for West Belconnen in the Canberra league,” Elwin said.

Elwin yesterday made it clear he believes the Dragons are in a strong position to take a shot at the Group Nine finals.

Temora finished eighth last year, but was hard hit by injuries and the lack of a reserve grade team.

With Elwin stepping up to replace Chris Bamford as coach, Temora has called on one of the club’s most admired players.

Elwin took Temora to fur grand finals, but the Dragons lost each time.

However, Elwin thinks the club is ready to turnaround its fortunes.

“Numbers (at training) have been pretty good,” he said.

“We’ve had 25 graded players off and on at training and quite a few local players have said they will also come on board.

“We’re pretty positive we’ll have a reserve grade a bit of depth.”