It feels like forever since the St Pat's made an impact on the Group 10 premier league competition.
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You get the sense that'll change in 2020.
With Zac Merritt taking over the reins after the much-publicised departure of Luke Branighan one year into his two-year stint at the club, St Pat's has added a host of new players to its roster in a bid to make an impact in the top grade again.
Of all Group 10 sides, St Pat's benefited the most from Oberon's folding, with stars Jackson Brien, Blake Fitzpatrick and Abel Lefaoseu all moving to Bathurst, while Merritt says he's most excited about the arrival of ex-Cowra speedster Lee McClintock.
But what else is Merritt looking forward to in 2020? Zac Merritt's set of six ...
What needs to go right for your club to be crowned Group 10 premiers?
ZAC MERRITT: As a team we need to be more disciplined and more consistent throughout the course of the season.
Less injuries and a bit of luck always helps as well.
Who's the player to watch from your club in 2020?
ZM: I would love to say all of the boys - we have a great bunch of blokes this year.
But if I were to choose one it would be Lee McClintock. You can't beat speed.
Which game have you got circled in your calendar and why?
ZM: Both Panthers clashes.
The first one is an Anzac game and we want to put everything on the line as the Anzacs did.
I also think you always want to see where you are at against the premiers.
Which opposition player do you think is the most dangerous in the competition?
ZM: I think Willie Wright he can do just about anything.
He's very skillful, and can play structured as well, but he has that off-the-cuff footy in him and it's hard to match-up against.
What would you like to see change in Group 10 in 2020?
ZM: Honestly, I'm pretty happy how things are run in Group 10. I can't fault anything.
Do you think more needs to be done to help smaller clubs such as Oberon?
ZM: I think smaller clubs could always do with a bit more funding.
I believe getting back their local people and getting locals that are at other clubs to come home and support a small community is important.
I understand small town clubs don't have the population to draw on, but I think by biting the bullet for a few years and battling a bit, you can sometimes build a culture that's all about hard work at the club.
And I think on the back of that the results will follow.
