The first of the region’s leagues has announced its schedule for next season, starting with a bang as a bumper round one has been slated for April 5.
Seymour will get its season under way with a road trip to Moon Oval, as the Lions take on Rochester in what they hope will be the start of a fruitful campaign in both football and netball.
The first home fixture at Kings Park is set for round two, when Seymour takes on Shepparton Swans.
Elsewhere in round one, reigning premier Echuca is set to welcome Shepparton United to begin its defence, while Shepparton faces Tatura, Mooroopna hosts Mansfield, Shepparton Swans meet Benalla and Kyabram plays Euroa.
Spectators can look forward to a grand final replay on the A-grade netball court in round two when the Murray Bombers head to Euroa, looking to avenge the 12-goal loss in September’s decider.
Round three features the first split round for Good Friday followed by another Friday special between the Swans and Tatura on Anzac Day weekend.
The spectacle of interleague returns on May 24 when the GVL seeks to retain its Ash-Wilson Trophy crown against the Ovens and Murray League after the storied 8.15 (63) to 7.6 (48) victory at Deakin Reserve earlier this year.
Other special weekends are the Say No to Violence (May 10) and King’s Birthday (June 7) markers, while culture will be front and centre during rounds 13 and 14 for a celebration of Indigenous heritage.
Finals begin on the weekend of August 30-31 with the knockout rounds culminating in the big dance on September 21.
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