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BFNL to kick off on April 5

The Ballarat Football Netball League season kicks off on April 5.

The league released a different looking fixture to normal, with only 10 teams in the competition with the departure of Melton South.

All clubs will now face each other twice on both the football and netball courts with there no byes.

Round one kicks off on April 5, with Melton hosting Darley and Bacchus Marsh at home to Lake Wendouree.

Ballarat will host North Ballarat in the first night match of the season.

The Sunbury Lions and Redan will start their season a week later, with their round one match to be played on Good Friday.

Bacchus Marsh and East Point will also play on Good Friday and will then have a bye in round four.

Lake Wendouree and Ballarat will do battle on Anzac Day under lights.

The first netball grand final rematch between the Sunbury Lions and Darley in round two at Darley Park, while the first footy grand final rematch will be held in round six with East Point hosting melton.

The first local derby between Bacchus Marsh and Darley will be played in round three.

The league has four themed rounds set for next year.

Wellness round will be played in round two, the Anzac Day round in round three, Indigenous round against round six and seven and the RMCH round in round 15.

Interleague will make its return in 2025, with the BFNL set to host Hampden for the annual competitions.

Finals will start on August 30 with the grand final set down for September 20.

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