"We recognise it will be challenging for many to get through the first part of the year, but we can see the light,’’ he said.
Fourteen of the 15 clubs were represented at the launch, each given the opportunity to present their expectations of the season from a football and netball perspective.
This year the Riverine Herald will follow closely the fortunes of the Mathoura Timbercutters and Picola United, with sports journalist Bransen Gibson bringing readers all the results from the season.
Senior tipped Strathmerton to be the early favourite for the premiership in what he expected would be an even competition.
Several clubs will celebrate milestones this year, with a Katamatite premiership reunion planned and Picola United naming a team of the past 50 years.
Tungamah has new club rooms, whie Strathmerton and Katamatite will launch new netball courts.
Yarroweyah is struggling for numbers, as is Mathoura, but both expect to be able to field senior teams.
Waaia is expected to be in the top bracket of football teams and Rennie proudly announced it would be represented in all football and netball grades.
League treasurer Mick Fleming and vice-president Maria Heinz were also at the launch, which recognised major sponsors Sungold Milk and Moama Bowling Club.
Liam Fleming had dual roles at the event, in support of his beloved Deni Rovers and also as chief operating officer of the bowling club.
He holds the club record for most number of games at Deni Rovers, with 440 club games. Among those were 205 senior games, mostly at centre half-forward.
