The GVFL Executive has ratified the 2016 finals venues but a night final has been put on hold until 2017.
Mansfield, Kyabram and Echuca will host the Qualifying and Elimination Finals on the first weekend of finals with Seymour and Tatura hosting the Semi Finals on 10 and 11 September. Deakin Reserve will once again host the Preliminary and Grand Finals on Sundays 18 and 25 September respectively.
GOTAFE GVFL Chairman David Roff acknowledged many things come into consideration when settling on finals venues.
"The allocation of finals venues can be somewhat of a tricky task taking into account neutral venues, balancing football and netball needs, minimizing travel for competing teams and their supporters as well as the likelihood of a club hosting and playing on the same day, potentially at different venues" he said.
"It is with all this in mind we considered a number of permutations and have settled on this year’s line up."
"Whilst the venues and dates have been determined the specific game match ups will be finalized following the completion of the last home and away games."
"The Board has also seriously considered a night final for the first weekend and after consulting with clubs we feel that there is not enough support across all clubs to go that way at the moment."
"However, it is something that we are very keen to pursue in the future and we will continue to work with clubs to alleviate concerns and I expect we will be in a better position for a night final next season."
"The Board is also pleased to announce that the Senior Preliminary Final and the U18, Reserves and Seniors Grand Finals will all be livestreamed via the GVFL website."
"The interest in livestreaming games has grown significantly this season and whilst we have received positive feedback the Board will not be expanding its online coverage above what was delivered in last year’s finals."
"During the offseason we will continue to investigate opportunities in livestreaming along with other ways of increasing the reach of our League."
"Wes Cusworth has also been confirmed as the Master of Ceremonies for the Morrison/Wellman Medal Night and this will be a great value add to his excellent work as MC on Grand Final day."
GVFL and GVNL 2016 Finals Venues
Saturday 3rd September - Mansfield & Kyabram
Sunday 4th September - Echuca
Saturday 10th September - Seymour
Sunday 11th September - Tatura
Sunday 18th of September - Deakin Reserve, Shepparton
Sunday 25th of September - Deakin Reserve, Shepparton
Last Modified on 18/08/2016 12:30