Junee are building towards a return to first grade as they look to commit to a full contingent of sides in 2022.
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The Diesels made a late withdrawal from the top grade this year, and also didn't have a Sullivan Cup outfit, but are fighting for their future as they eye a swift return.
While player depth remains a concern, president David Holt is confident the Diesels will take their place back in first grade.
"Things are falling into place for us nicely," Holt said.
"One way or another will have a first grade squad on the paddock next year and I'm fairly confident we will have both first grade and reserve grade.
"We've got a lot of players who have indicated they will be around next year but just need one or two key signings to bring it all together."
Damion Fraser coming on board as head coach is part of the return process.
Fraser is no stranger to the Group Nine competition but has a big task ahead of him in his first senior coaching role after four years working with the Canberra Raiders development program.
Holt is confident he's got the right attributes to build the club both on and off the field.
"Damion will bring a lot to the club," he said.
"He'll really help in getting that positive club culture going as not only what he'll bring on field but off the field is pretty important.
"We've got to develop our juniors, and he's really strong in that area, and to get some self belief going amongst the players."
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Fraser, who also has a strong strength and conditioning background, has signed on for a three-year deal.
The Diesels hope it will allow some for long-term stability in the role and give Fraser some time to improve club culture.
He's looking forward to the challenge.
"It's a big task ahead but I'm definitely up for the challenge," Fraser said.
"We're looking at the club's survival and Group Nine has lost a lot of teams since 99 when I first came over to Harden-Murrumburrah so to see another team fold, especially one of the foundation teams, would be heart wrenching for the group and especially for Junee itself."
Fraser hopes to only supplement local talent with some new faces, believing it is the best approach for the club looking to build itself back up.
"We're advertising for players but we're hoping to be able to recruit more of the locals rather than bringing in imports," he said.
"The majority of them work in shift work, which can be challenging to work around.
"We've got up until December to bring some players in but we've got a pretty healthy list of names to go through."
There are also plenty of promising juniors on the horizon.
The Diesels hope to have a better indication of their positioning ahead of the Group Nine annual general meeting in December.
The club will have to contend with the new player points index system, but with good talent coming through the grades Holt believes it suits the club's long-term plans.
"In the long run it will definitely help us retain players and we're of the belief we can create that good a club culture that players will want to stay here," he said.
"We want to try to get that money side of things out of player transfers and will have to cross that bridge when we come to it but in the short term we will have to see what we've got and how many points those players attract to see where we are at.
"We are going to need to import a couple of players and you have to have something to attract them with."