NOTICE: Abandoned Men’s Div 1 game between Drysdale and Elcho Park to be replayed

FOOTBALL Federation Victoria (FFV) Competitions Department has completed the investigation into the GRFC Men’s Division One Round 4 fixture between Drysdale SC and Elcho Park Cardinals, which was recently contested at Howard Glover Reserve.

Following an horrific injury that saw Elcho Park Cardinals player Ivan Balta break his leg in the 26th minute, the Round 4 competition fixture was rightfully abandoned.

PHOTO: Elcho Park Cardinal player Ivan Balta in hospital after breaking his leg in a Round 4 clash with Drysadale.

The FFV has assessed all information provided and concluded in accordance to the 2016 Rules of Competition the following determination(s):

-     - As less than 80 per cent of Normal Time of the Competition Fixture had been played, the Competition Fixture is to be replayed in full in line with Rule of Competition 4.2.3.b.

The fixture has been rescheduled for the next available Catch-up Round on Sunday 3rd July at Howard Glover Reserve.




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