Lilydale's 2017 premiership coach and current assistant Thane Bardenhagen has carved out a strong reputation as one of division one's biggest names.

Full of high-level experience, the silky smooth midfielder was a part of South Launceston's 2013 premiership side after a dominant 2012 season at the Demons and was one of the bright lights in Western Storm's 2014 loss to Burnie.

Consistently linked with the likes of Launceston's Mitch Thorp, Jobi Harper and Jay Blackberry due to South Launceston and Western Storm connections, a Bardenhagen move would boost the Blues' premiership chances.

Originally named as coach of the Saints for this season following a succession plan with Alex Russell, Laskey recently signaled his intentions of playing State League football given the uncertainty around NTFA.

Now that the NTFA season has officially been called off, the skillful small forward has definitely made the right decision and will slot right into one of the two Northern sides given his previous experience at the top level.

With Laskey having confirmed his move to State League early in May, a current St Pats player that could impress at the highest level is captain Tom Hilder, with numerous teams crying out for a courageous, steady head in defence.

Starring for Launceston's development league side back in 2011, a Launceston-Stoltenberg reunion would admittedly be unlikely, but as one of the league's biggest names, would serve a purpose for both parties.

As the Blues swept the TSL's senior and development flags in 2011, the East Coast giant kicked four majors in the grand final after dominating the home-and-away season and is now nine years the wiser.

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Joining the Eagles from West Coburg last season, Bouwman made an immediate impact and was named captain for this season's campaign before the events that unfolded.

Kicking 46 majors and being named in the Eagles' best players on 10 occasions, the energetic live-wire forward would easily be at home in the State League competition if required, putting together consistent results for his former club in the Essendon District Football League over several years.

Every footballing side needs a prominent goalkicker who can turn any game on its head and Field Reeves certainly fits that description.

Having his 2018 season cut short following an incident which resulted in a broken jaw, Reeves kicked 53 goals in 13 games before battling with injuries in 2019.

Kicking 50 majors for Rocherlea in 2017, Old Launcestonians were looking for Reeves to return to prominent form this season, with coach Laine Cleaver describing him as "a new recruit."

Already a life member at the Blues, a Joe Boyce return to Launceston almost writes itself, doesn't it?

Following Anthony Taylor to Launceston from Scottsdale in 2011, the tough-nut midfielder described Launceston as something that "means the world" to him before qualifying for life membership with his 150^th game in 2018.

The Seagulls landed Boyce back to the North-East last season, contributing 21 majors throughout the season as Bridport nearly cracked into the final five.

The Suns' talented mid-forward took his game to another level last season, named on the bench in the NTFA's team of the year following a 31-goal outing.

Coach Damien Rhind had the former Tamar Cats star backed in to improve on his effort describing him as "really fit."

"He's looking really good and we are hoping he can take his game another step higher - it was already at a high rate last year," said Rhind in May.

The talent of young star McGillvery has been evident for several seasons now but certainly climaxed as a shining light in a dark 2019 season for the Magpies.

The 19-year-old was named in the side's best on 11 occasions in his 14 matches, nailing down his position in the upper echelon of Perth's outfit having played seniors since 2016.

Since joining Old Scotch in 2013, Jonty Swallow's football pedigree makes for some impressive reading.

Winning a reserves premiership in his first year at the club, the side's co-captain was a key spoke in the wheel of the Thistles' three-peat from 2014-16 and continues to win plenty of the football despite results not always going his way.

While wins have been limited for the re-named University of Tasmania over the past few seasons, Liam Guardia, alongside departing 2019 skipper Hayden Chrzanowski, has set a high standard in defeat.

Taking out the 2018 Uni-Mowbray best and fairest, the man nicknamed Chino was named in the side's best 13 times from 15 matches last season.

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