DURING their first three seasons in Group Seven's first grade competition, the Stingrays of Shellharbour have won only two games.
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Both of which came in their inaugural year.
Meaning the Flinders Field fans have had little to nothing to cheer about the past three seasons.
But appears to be a thing of the past with the club recently appointing brothers Brad and Greg 'Buster' Reh as first grade coaches for 2020 - with the latter acting as a player/coach.
Both come to Group Seven with a wealth of experience and success in their careers.
Brad, now 42, played with the Illawarra Steelers juniors before joining Western Suburbs; a club he won seven premierships as a player, to go along with three as a coach - all with their reserve grade side.
While Buster, 39, was part of Wests' three-peat (2009, 2010 and 2011), while also representing NSW Country and Illawarra - a side he won six country championships and two Australian titles with.
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Although 2020 will mark their first involvement in Group Seven, the pair's path to the Stingrays started more than one year ago.
"We were originally approached last year to do their reserves grade side but the timing wasn't right," Brad said.
"But three months ago, the club and we got talking again, this time about the first grade side.
"So we went and watched a couple of the club's game towards the end of the season and really liked the way they held themselves on and off the field - we thought that inclusive culture was something we wanted to be a part of and decided to join."
With close to 50 years of playing experience between the two of them, the brothers are excited about what they can bring to such an exciting club.
"As it was only their third year in the top grade, they really lacked the experience and guidance needed to be successful at this level," Buster said.
"On numerous occasions, the Stingrays were in matches for stretches of games but a lack of decision making and composure hurt them.
"One thing that was never lacking was their heart and willingness to never give up - a lot of those young guys were thrown in the deep end but they'll be better for it in the long run.
"The club has one of the best junior bases in the region and we went to be a part of building this club from the ground up - it's an exciting challenge that we can't wait to start."
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Since being appointed, the brothers have brought back Stingrays junior Hamish McLauren, as well as signing Kieran Rankmore, Zaan Weatherall and Jason Green - with a couple more expected in the coming weeks.
"Our first objective was to retain some of our top payers from last season, while also trying to lure back former juniors of the club," Brad, who captained the Australia Police Teams in 2008, said.
"Then we've identified players that fit the system we want to play - which is structured, eyes up footy - while also being an asset to the club, on and off the field.
"It's key for all our players to have strong work ethics, as we want to be known as a gritty, hard-nosed side, that never takes a backwards step and makes the most of their opportunities."
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As such, the Reh's goals for this year is simple: semi-final football.
"No one goes into the season thinking they're just going to make up the numbers," Buster said.
"Teams have gone from last to first in one season before and they'll do it again - it's all about taking the necessary steps to turn it around.
"Our goal is to firstly make semi-finals and then continue to build on this for years to come - this is a long-term project for the club and everyone here is on the same page.
"We are really excited about the opportunity and can't wait to get started."