COLEAMBALLY has thrown a curve ball at rival clubs by recruiting two rugby league converts on the eve of the Farrer League season.
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Blues coach Mitch Carroll announced on Friday Brayden Scarr and Clinton Green as the club's latest signings.
The pair come from playing league with Group 20 club Leeton, and Scarr had previously spent time at Wagga Kangaroos.
Green played one reserve grade game for RFL club Leeton-Whitton last season and kicked seven goals to be named in the Crows' best.
"They both played in Sunday's trial and looked pretty good," Carroll said.
"They will have to learn the game a bit but they look like they will be pretty handy for us."
Scarr and Green made their debut in a Blues jumper during Sunday's trial win over Hay.
Scarr spent time on a wing and in the middle, while Green played the majority of the game in defence.
"They will have to learn the game a bit but they look like they will be pretty handy for us."
- Blues coach Mitch Carroll
Carroll expects both players to slot into Coleambally's first grade team this season.
"(Scarr) is good with his hands, he's still got that rugby kick but with a bit of teaching hopefully he can run off a wing or onball," he said.
"(Green) is quick and used the ball pretty well so I'm thinking he could play off a back flank for us."
Scarr and Green were lured to Coleambally by fellow Leeton products and new Blues recruits Adam Norton, Kabe Stockton and Brett Guest.
Norton has spent time at CSU and Wagga Tigers over the past few years and has impressed Carroll during pre-season.
He was unable to play Sunday's trial after pulling up sore from training during the week, while Guest also sat out as he monitors a wrist injury sustained last year.
Coleambally's other main recruits - including Fred Stephan, Dean Pound, Drew Kenna and Stockton - all lined up for the hit-out.
Carroll says he is pleased with the playing list and is finished his recruiting.
"If someone comes along we won't turn them away, but we aren't looking for anyone in particular," he said.
"If we recruit any more I might not get a game."
Coleambally will host Griffith in another trial game on Friday night to round out its pre-season preparation.
The Blues will then host Marrar on April 12 to kick off the season proper.