Last season Melbourne University fell one game short of winning their first Dewar Shield since 1967, losing to Harlequins in the grand final 53-3. If the club hopes to go one better this season they will need to do it with a number of new faces in the team. The club’s squad has seen large player turnover from the team that made the final last year. Former Melbourne University Rugby Club Head Coach and current General Manager Jason Jones believes the club has been a victim of its own success. "With success comes opportunities for a lot of our players. A lot of our players and coaching staff, with our success, have been made offers and given opportunities elsewhere. "A lot of our players have left to go overseas. Some of our key players have gone to other clubs locally."   New coaching staff The new season will also bring a new coaching staff to the club. Jones has stepped away from coaching and into his new role. Former All Black and Auckland Blues representative Brad Mika was