Mudgee Gulgong Wolves FC to play in Western Premier League competition

Wolves' addition takes the number of teams in the competition from seven to nine after Waratahs FC of Orange also announced they would be stepping up to the plate in 2021.

The Wolves now have a chance to test themselves against the best the region has to offer and club president Christopher Clegg has declared "we've got a really strong competitive team".

"My goal is to create the best team that we can to represent Mudgee-Gulgong with," he added.

Jason Payne and Harry Hall will coach the team, which is also stepping up to ensure young players in the region have a chance to develop their skills further.

Since stepping into the role as president late last year, Clegg has developed a desire to provide further opportunities for those who excel in the sport or have a goal of reaching the highest level.

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"Like any successful football club, you need an aspiration," he said.

"My goal is to really invest in these kids and develop some strong players. This area should be a feeder zone of progression for people who want to play football.

"For the club to really push forward and make sure that those who begin in football stay in football, we have to give them something to work towards. As it stands now, our under 5s through to 16s just verse themselves.

"The better players are just getting bored therefore going to a different sporting code.

"We're getting into a society where mediocrity is just ok and there's nothing wrong with that if that's where you find yourself giving your best, that's where I find myself a lot of the time. But having something for every player and coach to look forward to is our focus."

Not only are the Wolves focusing on the development of their players, but also for those who wish to participate in other capacities.

"In the next few years, we're going to invest in coaching the mums, dads and those already in the current positions. Through upskilling them, you'll be able to run better coaching sessions that create better players," Christopher said.

"Our club is all about inclusion and having a program for all regardless of age, gender, ability and desire. We will cater for everyone.

"We will endeavor to empower our players with a life-long passion and love for football."

The Wolves join Dubbo sides Dubbo FC, Macquarie United, and Orana Spurs in the competition, alongside Panorama FC of Bathurst, Lithgow Workmen's, Parkes United, and Orange duo Barnstoneworth FC and Waratahs FC.