The team has been training under coach Craig Bembrick to have themselves ready for the season.

Pre-season competitions in Kiama, Harden, Cootamundra and Temora have seen consistent improvement, which is a positive sign for the season to come.

New recruits in the camp this year include Lachlan Gibson, Cole Pedrick, Sam Johnson and Damon Wildsoet.

Steven Dinham, Brandon Doig and Kyle Anderson are stepping up to first grade for their first full season after coming through the junior ranks at the club.

Matt Reid and Stephen Cooper have also made themselves available for the full season after having a break.

Grenfell and Blayney have always had a strong rivalry since Grenfell entered the competition four years ago, and Blayney will no doubt be out to make amends for their 2013 grand final loss to Molong.

Blayney have always had a powerful scrum, but, for the first time in many years, Grenfell has a front row which can be rotated more frequently to give the big guys up front a breather.

The front row of Matt Reid, Corey Clark and Stephen Cooper will be one of the youngest front rows that Grenfell has put on the paddock in many seasons.

The backs will also be able to make their mark, with the experience of Mark Hughes in the centres and the added bonus of Steve Dinham at fullback, both boasting plenty of speed.

Following this game, Grenfell will have a two-week break to enjoy Easter and Anzac Day and have their first home game on May 3 against Canowindra.

GRENFELL PANTHERS: Matt Reid, Corey Clark, Stephen Cooper, James McClelland, Chris Hodgess, Anthony Dixon, Lachlan Gibson, Stuart Hughes, Ben Kelly, Andrew Brown, Mark Hughes, Tom Dinham, Cole Pedrick, Sam Johnson, Steven Dinham, Clint Baker, Alan Leibick, Brandon Doig, Kyal Anderson, Alex Carney, Sean King, Hugh Matthews, Joshua Knight.