2021 Interleague clash postponed

THE Goulburn Valley League (GVL) and the Ovens and Murray Football and Netball League (O&M) interleague clash, scheduled for the general bye round on Saturday, May 22, has been called off.

The week off, between Round 7 and Round 8, will instead be used as a spare weekend up the sleeve of the GVL to be used in case of match cancellations as a result of Government lockdowns.

Due to be hosted by the GVL, matches would have included Senior and Under 18 football along with Open and 17 & Under netball. The Senior football teams would have once again played for the Ash-Wilson Trophy, currently held by the O&M.

The leagues have competed against each other since 2001 with the trophy named after former Shepparton and Albury legend Stephen Ash and Wangaratta Rovers champion Mick Wilson.

Planning is underway for Season 2021 with Round 1 of the GVL season due to kick off on Good Friday (April 2) with the Shepparton Bears taking on Shepparton United at Deakin Reserve.