Next year's official fixture, which has just been released, shows Wangaratta and Wodonga Raiders will kick off the season with a clash under the lights on Good Friday. 

Lavington and Yarrawonga will also play under lights in round two - their first encounter since last season's thrilling preliminary final. 

Meanwhile, round 4 is lining up as the "rivalry round" with traditional foes Albury and North Albury, Raiders and Wodonga, Yarrawonga and Corowa-Rutherglen all facing off starting from Anzac Day.

Check tomorrow's The Border Mail for a full breakdown. 

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