Benalla Ensign

Football and Netball Season

- Chairman: David Roff

We’re so pleased to bring you GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League football and netball action as we return on 9 April 2022.

After a year that saw only 11 rounds played due to the impacts of COVID-19 in 2021, we are eagerly looking forward to the return of Football and Netball in 2022.

Round 1 kicks off on Saturday 9 April.

We are pleased to also announce that clubs will host at least one home game on a Sunday this season. This is to help alleviate any umpire shortages that we saw during 2021 and expect to see this season as we see the return of community sport. The Sunday games will be a real feature of our fixture with some key clashes scheduled, such as the Traditiona­l ANZAC day matches Mooroopna V Shepparton United and Euroa v Seymour.

If you are thinking of umpiring, we strongly encourage you to get in touch with the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Associatio­n (GVFUA). It’s a great way to be involved in the game and stay fit.

There are two split rounds scheduled and the 28 May will see Interleagu­e action return as the GVL play hosts to the Ovens & Murray League.

2021 has shown just how vital Community Football and Netball is. It’s more than just a game. It’s about the connection people have to their clubs and its members, as well as to the league. We are looking forward to Season 2022.

We’re so pleased to be able to present a fixture that sees all 25 club requests met which will go a long way in assisting clubs financiall­y with key games, premiershi­p reunions and traditiona­l clashes scheduled.

Thank you to all our sponsors, including naming rights sponsor GOTAFE, our media partners, including a special thanks to McPherson Media Group and everyone at all our clubs. Our amazing volunteers are working tirelessly to get everything in place for what is sure to be a bumper season of fantastic football and netball.

Bring on Season 2022!

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