Four Sunday games, nine twilight/night games and a night final in week one of the finals series, are features of the official 2017 GOTAFE GVFL fixture released today.
Included in the fixture is a blockbuster Good Friday night clash between arch rivals Shepparton and Shepparton United in Round 1 and a Sunday Anzac commemoration game in Round 2 featuring Seymour and Mansfield.
In keeping with its traditional military background, Seymour is also commencing plans for a potential Vietnam Veteran’s day for its Round 18 clash against Euroa which will commemorate the Battle of Long Tan.
Traditional tourist hotspots Echuca and Mansfield, will also host games during the Round 1 Easter weekend.
GOTAFE GVFL Chairman David Roff is happy with the fixture and the way clubs were able to work through some key features.
“In 2015 clubs voted in favour of a rolling fixture over three years, with 2017 being the second season of this format” he said.
“Clubs then have the ability to negotiate game times which has led to some exciting variations as highlighted in the fixture.”
“Other features are the general bye on 13 May for the Worksafe AFL Victoria Community Championships where we will clash with arch rivals Ovens & Murray and a split round in Round 16 as part of the lead in to finals.”
“We have also commenced discussions with the O&M in relation to interleague and hope to have a venue confirmed shortly.”
“The 2017 GOTAFE GVFL Grand Final will be played at Deakin Reserve Shepparton on Sunday 24 September which will again be AFL Preliminary Final with this date receiving overwhelming support from clubs."
Last Modified on 02/03/2017 10:24
