The 2026 Warrnambool and District Football Netball League season will kick off on Good Friday with a twilight encounter.
Merrivale will play host to Old Collegians in what has become an opening round tradition for the league.
The Tigers will go into the day as favourites in both senior football and A grade netball.
In the football, the Warriors are coming off their first finals appearance for some time, and have added some new recruits.
Merrivale will play its first game under new coach Scott Kelly.
