OUYEN UNITED v SOUTH MILDURA Blackburn Park, 2.30pm   FINAL WORD: While unproven given they haven't played a match yet, an improved midfield should give the Kangas the edge in their opener against the Bulldogs.

Big-name recruits Dean Staunton, Josh Gregg and Beau Schwarze will play a pivotal role at Blackburn Park this season, with no better time to showcase what they bring to the tabl...