"A month ago it was shaky, but we are confident of being very competitive now," Winkler said. "We are circling one or two more, maybe a half and a forward. "They're close and I've coached them before, they're quality A-grade players but not over the line just yet." Winkler tipped big things from Egan. "Jake Egan will be huge for us," he said. "He's got a new lease on life, fresh and keen. He is a guy within the next season will be back at Intrust Super Cup level. "It's good that he's fit and firing." Alex Copelin will be available for Noosa if he misses out on Sunshine Coast Falcons selection.