With the festive season in the rear view mirror and cricket capped at 40 overs for the remainder of the summer, it's almost time to turn our attention to the 2023 Shute Shield season.

Here’s a few bits of news we’ve heard Around the Traps in recent weeks.

Pohla heads north

After starring for Gordon in recent years, outside centre Alex Pohla is heading north to join the Hunter Wildfires in 2023.

Pohla is arguably the most dangerous outside back in the competition and was picked in a Waratahs A side that played the Brumbies Runners in September last year.

Warringah sign Scottish 7s star

Warringah have signed Scottish 7s back Harry Elms for the 2023 season.