Joint playing coaches Aaron Stewart and Adam Richardson will lead the senior side after taking the reins from Leo Fitzpatrick.

Angus Gilmore will remain as the coach of the reserves while the club is still in the process of determining its under 16 coach.

Wickliffe Lake Bolac has also welcomed new president Ross Stewart, who replaced Scott Cameron.

Stewart is looking for a big improvement on the field in 2010.

''This year we're looking to be a bit more successful on the field,'' he said.

''We've had plenty of success off the field but we'll be looking to win a few more games and put some more runs up on the board next year.''

Stewart is looking forward to the start of the season and to seeing how the new coaches go in their first senior roles.

''They're both local boys who put their hands up for the job and should be all right,'' he said.

Pre-season training kicked off last week. Sessions will be held twice a week and take place on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.