DESPITE the loss of Craig Wheare, who injured his knee during the trial game earlier this month against Rudall, which may see him out for the season, the Lock Football Club is fired up with new coach Andrew Hetzel bringing plenty of experience to the side.

New captain Chris Pearce and vice-captain Scott Beard will be encouraging all players to lift to be in contention for the finals this year.

Players have been very positive so far.

Coaches

A grade - Andrew Hetzel

Reserves - Warren Brown

Senior colts - Ian Burrows/Basil Heath

Junior colts - Steve Bedding

Players out

Gavin Griffiths (interstate)

Richard Bartholomew (Tasmans)

Michael Arbon (Meningie)

Jed Durdin (Flinders Park)

Mark Siviour (Elliston)

Players in

Brad Agars (Elliston)

Zac Tiller (Marble Range)