It is full speed ahead for the Picola and District Football Netball League following the announcement of the 2023 season fixture late last week.
The much-anticipated campaign is scheduled to kick off on April 1 with a blockbuster opening round.
Senior football reigning premier Waaia will begin its premiership defence with a home contest against Deniliquin Rovers where the Bombers will unfurl their 2022 flag.
Tungamah’s premiership-winning A-grade outfit will clash at home against Katandra.
The grand final will be held at Strathmerton on September 9.
Other notable round one fixtures include Katamatite’s trip to Mathoura, while Tocumwal will welcome Picola United and Strathmerton will play host to Jerilderie.
Yarroweyah’s season will kick off on Good Friday away to Tocumwal.
Each of the 15 clubs will have a bye twice during the 18 rounds, while there is a league-wide general bye scheduled for July 1.
Last week’s fixture reveal now means all four senior football and netball leagues in the Goulburn and Murray regions have locked in their 2023 fixtures.
League operations manager Shane Railton said it was full steam ahead for the league with less than nine weeks before round one.
“Yeah it is, we’ve had a few other things pop up that have taken some time but it’s nice to now get the fixture out there,” he said.
“Our greatest priority is to ensure clubs who play each other twice the previous season only play each other once. It’s always hard to get these things (fixtures) right, but we try to be as fair as we can to each club.
“We have a few clubs toying with the idea of some twilight matches and we’re hoping to have them locked in soon.”