The former premiership-winning hardman says the immediate goal for the struggling side is to put wins on the board and he won't draw much satisfaction from anything less.

"I'm not setting any goals saying we've got to win one game or even two games," Judd said.

"Our goal is to win about five games and make the semi finals. If we're lucky enough to do that then that would be great."

Judd wasn't sure which players would show up to the side's opening training session but was stoked with the personnel that's already committed ahead of next year.

"I'm quite surprised as the talent available in the town," he said.

"There's some people from here who haven't been involved and now they're starting to jump on board."

While Judd was tight-lipped about who else might be heading to Blayney for 2021, he did ensure Bears faithful that there's a few people he's eyeing off.

"I won't name them at this stage but if we get what I'm chasing, there's going to be a lot of teams looking over their shoulder," he said.

Every head coach has one or two key traits their players know them for and Judd wants to put an emphasis on commitment ahead of the pre-season.

"I've never been the most talented player so the big thing for me is work ethic," he said.

"I prefer work ethic over talent any day. You've got to have good work ethic and lead by your actions." His official title is captain-coach but Judd is still on the fence about whether he'll lace 'em up in 2021 as his body might not be up for the challenge.

"The big question for me is whether or not my body will hold up," he said.

"I played 14 years of bush footy in the front row."

As much as Judd wants to get wins for his resume as a coach, the primary objective is to bring life back to rugby league at Blayney.

"It's not just me who's working together to get the club back to the level it needs to be," he said.

"There's 15-20 people who have the same aspiration. It's a whole different culture in a small town and if you can get everyone on board there's no better feeling.

"Once you've got the support of the town there's nothing that rivals that."

The switch to the Bears is a logical one for Judd as he bought a house between Blayney and Newbridge 18 months ago and has been quietly champing at the bit to get back onto the paddock.

"I've been scratching to get back into footy," he said.

While the identity of the team isn't complete, the Bears will likely lean on two sets of brothers in the next season.

Ryley and Ryan Oborn are set to return from hiatuses with other clubs, while Joey and Lochy Hobby are both set to play as well.

Ryley Oborn will be a welcomed inclusion for Judd as the big man is fresh off an MVP season at the Cargo Heelers in the Wallerawang Landscaping Cup.

Michael Toohey is another name set to run out at King George Oval next season as well as a number of players who most recently appeared in the Bears' under 18s side.