ADELAIDE BITE LAST YEAR: 2nd (32 wins-16 losses) KEY PLAYERS: Stef Welch, Josh Tols, Travis Demeritte.
LOWDOWN: Another strong outfit assembled with a powerful batting line-up that should provide plenty of entertainment - especially at the small confines of Norwood Oval. 
PREDICTION: 3RD BRISBANE BANDITS LAST YEAR: 5th (21-25) KEY PLAYERS: Logan Wade, Ryan Searle, Nick Ciuffo.
LOWDOWN: The only club yet to make it to the playoffs since the ABL's relaunch. Need imports to fire to become a contender.
PREDICTION: 6TH CANBERRA CAVALRY LAST YEAR: 4th (22-24) KEY PLAYERS: Robbie Perkins, Jack Murphy, Aaron Thompson.
LOWDOWN: Narrowly missed the playoffs last season and look settled with a number of returning imports. Throw in Major League closer Aaron Thompson and the Cavalry look set to charge.
PREDICTION: 2ND MELBOURNE ACES LAST YEAR: 6th (15-31) KEY PLAYERS: Josh Davies, Brad Harman, Keith Curcio.
LOWDOWN: The Aces start from a long way back after finishing last. Need to overcome a terrible away record to become a playoff side.
PREDICTION: 5TH PERTH HEAT LAST YEAR: Champions (28-20) KEY PLAYERS: Luke Hughes, Allan de San Miguel, Daniel Schmidt.
LOWDOWN: Definition of a dynasty. Balanced team with a powerful offence that again look to be favourites.
PREDICTION: 1ST SYDNEY BLUE SOX LAST YEAR: 3rd (22-24) KEY PLAYERS: David Kandilas, Aaron Sookee, Josh Dean.
LOWDOWN: The Blue Sox have never missed the post-season but never played in a Championship Series. One day that has to change and its pitching is showing cracks.PREDICTION: 4TH