COVID denied them the chance to try and clinch some silverware, but North Wagga coach Nathan Dowdle said the cancellation of last year's AFL Southern Women's grand final just days before it was to be played will spur his side on.
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The Saints are part of a new-look, eight-team competition, with the withdrawal of Riverina Lions compensated by the inclusion of newcomers Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong and Collingullie-Glenfield Park.
North Wagga was set to play CSU in the decider in their maiden year, and Dowdle said the unfinished script of last year will be a motivation.
"I felt like the job wasn't done and I can only imagine the girls would have felt the same," he said.
"Having two extra teams is fantastic for the comp."
The seven-round competition will be played on Friday nights from February 12, with finals on Easter Thursday (April 1).
Round one (home team first): CSU v GGGM; Griffith v North Wagga, Narrandera v Collingullie-Glenfield Park; EWK v Brookdale.
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