While it is not front of mind at present, chasing a return to an AFLW list is something that Libby and Chloe Haines are not ruling out.
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However, how hard they chase that goal will likely be determined by how their return to football on the North-West Coast pans out, with the 21-year-olds to suit up for Ulverstone in the NWFL Women's competition in 2021.
The Wynyard pair admitted at the moment they were just looking to "have a good year for Ulvie" and enjoy being able to play in their home region for the first time since Burnie's final TSLW season in 2018 before locking in any bigger goals, while keeping in mind that they would need to relocate interstate next time around.
Before thinking along those lines, they just want to enjoy some time at home.
Chloe [the 55th pick in the 2018 national draft] and Libby [pick 58] spent two years on North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos' list for one game between them [Chloe in 2019 at UTAS Stadium] before being delisted in 2020.
Libby was close to making her AFLW debut in 2020, but was unable to break into the Kangaroos' strong backline, while Chloe required an ACL reconstruction after hurting herself in a practice match.
"We would love to get back on an AFLW list,'' Libby said.
"It is frustrating as I was ready to play and then didn't end up getting a game and it would have been great to have just got a game.
"[But] the experiences we had and what we learnt have made us better footballers no doubt.
"Playing a bit more locally where it will be a bit more chilled will help us."
The sisters admitted they didn't nominate for last year's AFLW draft as they needed a "year off" that pressure to refocus mentally, but were now ready to go and excited about their new football environment.
Playing football again on the Coast came about after the TSLW came to an end and the focus for women's football in the state moved towards the regions for 2021, which brings with it representative and state premiership opportunities, chances which they said they were looking forward to being involved with.
While Ulverstone first became a potential destination with Libby's partner Justin Clarke a senior player in the men's team, the twins said the young talent at Ulverstone had them excited about the season.
"It is pretty exciting as we know Ulverstone didn't win too many games last year, so just to help them get a few more wins would be great and we can go from there,'' Chloe said.
"This year I want to be more than just a player and be a leader and help the young ones thanks to our AFLW experience, and show that effort at training and general approach that you need.
"Winning a flag with these girls would be special."
Chloe, whose knee surgery took place just over 12 months ago, said she was feeling comfortable about her footy return and the strength of her knee.
She is set for a midfield-forward role while Libby will be in the ruck and around the midfield for the Robins.
Since last playing for Dockers, the club where they were drafted from, they played for Launceston in the TSLW in 2019, while Libby played for Glenorchy last season.