Woodbridge coach Scott Campbell is focused on development as he prepares to take part in the new western-wide under 21s competition.
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The competition will feature six sides, including Dubbo teams CYMS and Macquarie.
Fellow Group 11 club Forbes Magpies and Group 10 duo Orange CYMS and Bathurst St Pat's will also take part alongside Woodbridge.
While the Group 11 and Group 10 clubs are expected to feature a host of representative players during short tournament, Campbell is keen to see his own troops step up.
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Campbell has coached Manildra's Youth League side for the last five seasons and understands how important it is for young adults to test themselves in a tougher grade as soon as they're ready - that's how he's going to utilise this preseason format.
"It's a chance for some of these kids to step up and progress a bit further in the competition," Campbell said.
"The talent is certainly there in Woodbridge Cup, we just want to give these younger guys an opportunity to test themselves."
The main hurdle Campbell's side will face is a demographic one as it's going to be much harder for the spread out Woodbridge Cup players to get together for training than it will be for some of the other sides.
"It's always been a little bit harder for us due to the travel," he said.
Any players interested in representing Woodbridge in the preseason tournament are encouraged to visit Eugowra Oval at 10am on Sunday January 17.