Action gets underway in the Omeo and District Football Netball League this week with a full round of the matches.
Omeo-Benambra will unveil its 2024 premiership flag against the side it beat on that day, Swifts Creek.
The Alpine Ranges are likely to take the field with a completely different line up while the Demons have also turned over a few, so it looms as an interesting clash.
Like many of the early rounds in this competition, it’s very much a wait and see what sort of line ups the sides get on the park before working out who the contenders and pretenders are in 2025.
Early premiership favourite Bruthen will unveil its new list at home against Lindenow South, with Andrew Wishart set to entertain the crowd after the final siren.
New Bulldogs coach Michael Boothey will be looking for an immediate impact from new additions such as Jamie Barton and Richie Harrison.
The Swampies have lost several key players to East Gippsland Football Netball Club, Stratford, and are likely to have an influx of youth step up from their successful junior teams of recent times.
Swan Reach has recruited well and will looking to score an early win against Buchan who have been quiet in the off season.
The introduction of several handy inclusions from Lakes Entrance and reappearance of Alex Saunders at the Swans should see them among the finalists this season.
We should learn plenty about all six sides on Saturday.
