However Ballarat-Redan president Paul Aikman said it might also create headaches for selectors forced to comply with the BCA player points system.

Several Melbourne premier competition players have now committed to BCA clubs for the start of the 2020-21 campaign. It comes as metropolitan competitions face uncertainty due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Aikman said the injection was a great thing for the league and could only help the competition grow.

"The fact we've got premier cricketers coming in to all our clubs across the region is only going to be good for the BCA," he said.

"It will make clubs stronger initially, however clubs will have to manage their points strategically."

Under the BCA points structure, clubs have a maximum of 40 points in which to fill teams.

Aikman said high-level players can be worth as many as eight or nine points depending experience, but are worth less if they played junior cricket at their club.

Furthermore, Aikman said clubs would need to ensure playing high-level talent didn't come at the expense of permanent players.

"It will give clubs more depth and make competition for spots, which is a good thing, but you've got to balance that out without cheesing too many people at your own club off by bringing in imports that probably aren't going to stay," he said.

"You've got to make sure you look after your own crop and not burn bridges because you've got to develop them as well."

Ultimately, Aikman said the extra talent will make for a compelling season.

"The top clubs will be strong, but the access to the premier players has evened up the competition," he said.