Glenorchy will have 12 of the 22 players that played in its SFL Premier League premiership, and Launceston will have 13 of the 22 players that helped it to the NTFL flag.
Magpies coach Ben Reid said player movements were par for the course and that his club had ready replacements.
``It's indicative of footy these days that players move on and we've certainly got full confidence in the 22 players we've named for the opening round.''
Four players who missed last year's premiership line-up -- David Hunt, Daniel Muir, Ryan Harwood and Lynden Carlton -- have their chance to cement a place in the Pies' TSL battle force.
``We had four or five guys who played senior footy regularly throughout the season last year who were unlucky not to make the grand final side,'' Reid said.
``They will be important members of the team this year.''
Glenorchy's team includes Claremont recruit Josh Arnold and Simon Spencer, who returned to the club after a season with the Northern Bombers.
Ruckman Andrew Nash, who went to Glenorchy from Kermandie, yesterday received his clearance to play for the Pies. Kermandie was in Hobart's recruiting zone.
Launceston coach Adam Sanders said his club had retained most of its premiership personnel.
``We've got 18 from last year's grand final side, but five are out injured at the moment,'' Sanders said.
``That's not bad, having 18 of last year's crew still at the club.''
There are three games in the first weekend of TSL games.
North Launceston and Burnie Dockers meet at Aurora Stadium in a twilight clash later today.
Lauderdale's state league debut is against South Launceston at Youngtown on Sunday.
Lauderdale's coach has every player available for the club's first road trip.
``We'll go in full strength,'' said Cam de Gooyer.
``It's going to be a challenge playing a northern team and having to travel first up.
``It's good to get the road trips out of the way early because when the players start to get a bit fatigued in the middle of the season the northern games would be a bit of a drawback.''

Source: The Mercury