AS the big dry threatens to delay the start of the Southern Football League (SFL) season, fanatics are already licking their lips at some of the potential Division Three matches this year has to offer.
The new-look Doveton Eagles are ready to make amends on a disappointing 2006 and new coach Jason Salerno believes they can win more games than lose.
Dandenong Demons will have to improve out-of-sight to make the finals and Sandown Cobras have to turn the tables on a winless season last year.
Skye could be the team to watch as it looks to consolidate on a successful first season in the SFL, but drainage problems at their home ground could force the Bombers to relinquish a number of home games.
The first local derby arrives in round three, when Dandenong clashes with Sandown and round four features the Eagles in action against the Demons.
The Division Three fixture is scheduled to kick into action on 14 April, but is subject to change if the dry conditions do not ease.