That's why the Emu Plains junior picked up his things and moved to the Central West with his his family and now, the front row forward is absolutely loving the country lifestyle.

"Everyone just cares about you, here... Sydney's just so full on," Romer said.

"I played at that club [Emu Plains] for 20 years then moved to St Mary's for the Ron Massey Cup."

While he's happy living out West, something the big man isn't loving is the interrupted winter he's experienced in 2020 as he was champing at the bit to play for Heta's Orange Hawks before COVID-19 struck, forcing the Group 10 competition to shut up shop.

The plumber was planning to kick back for the winter and wait until next season when he caught wind of an opportunity at the Western Rams.

It was a window Romer jumped through without hesitation.

"I was just bloody keen to put the boots on and have a run around," Romer said.

"Sitting at home was driving me nuts so I spoke to Bobby Wycamp and he got onto Cameron [Greenhalgh] for me.

"I met all the boys down there and the young blokes really surprised me with the skill they've got."

There's no debate over the talent that Western possesses but something that concerned New South Wales Blues' coach Brad Fittler was the size of the forward pack... Romer was happy to address those concerns.

"We've got fitness and skills and the boys here are so tough," he said. "They've got big hearts and they're all keen to rip in... as long as you roll up your sleeves and do that you'll be fine."

Romer is set to start in the front row for Greenhalgh against Hills Bulls at Forbes on Sunday, a position he hasn't been in for all that long.

"I've only played there for four seasons... I moved there when I stopped running fast," he laughed.

Romer's fresh off a Monday night session with the Rams and was harshly reminded about the conditions in the Central West, something he isn't quite adept to yet.

"When I got there I put my boots on and my feet felt like they were about to fall off," he said.

He's on the right side of 30 and is loving life in the bush and after his partner secured some work in town, the plan for Romer is to stay as long as he can and make a lasting impact at the Hawks.

"You're retired for longer than you're playing," he said. Hills Bulls are a stern challenge for Western right out of the gate and Romer's got first-hand experience against them.

"We played against them when I was at St Mary's and they're tough but the boys are ready for it," he said.

The Presidents Cup clash kicks off at Forbes' Spooner Oval from 1pm.