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After a year with minimal sport, leagues across the region are raring to go. The Border Mail's sport team caught up with every team to find out everything you need to know ahead of the first bounce (or whistle).
Ovens and Murray Football and Netball League
Ten teams, one premiership - the favourites, the form and the fixture.
Everything you need to know about the favourites and form of the O&M click here.
Their reign was extended, but can Magpies do it again this season?
After 12 months sidelined by COVID-19, O&M coaches and players are preparing for a heated competition on the court.
Across the league there have been some significant gains and losses, including Sarah Senini's move to Yarrawonga and Beck O'Connell joining Yackandandah.
Read all about each team's gains, losses, as well as a comment from their coach in our Ovens and Murray Netball league wrap here.
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Hume Football and Netball League
Osborne sits in the box seat but can the Brookers, Saints or Giants challenge?
Osborne's experience of playing in the AFL Riverina Championship last year certainly would have helped the Tigers' youngsters while their senior players won't have to worry about being struck down by injury after being out of the game for too long.
Holbrook's run and carry could pose the biggest threat to Osborne.
Read all about each team's gains, losses and prospects, as well as a comment from their coach in our Hume Football League wrap here.
Bulldogs to have bite as Crows look to retain premier stance
After 12 months off, enthusiasm among Hume League players is extremely high.
There's plenty of fresh faces in the Hume league and a few strong gains so hopefully we're in for a competitive season.
Read all about each team's gains, losses, as well as a comment from their coach in our Hume Netball League wrap here.
Tallangatta and District Football and Netball League
Hungry Hoppers testing material in the Tallangatta league
Tallangatta, Kiewa-Sandy Creek, Barnawartha and Thurgoona are shaping up to all be genuine flag contenders this season.
Read all about each team's gains, losses and prospects, as well as a comment from their coach in our Tallangatta and District Footy wrap here.
Hawks the high-flyers as Roos bolster stocks for season
Competition in the Tallangatta and District Netball Association should be close this season with teams raring to play after a year without games.
Many clubs have gained more players than they've lost and the majority of coaches believe their team is stronger than it was 12 months ago.
Read all about each team's gains, losses, as well as a comment from their coach in our Tallangatta and District Netball wrap here.
Upper Murray
Bullioh hunt third straight Upper Murray flag, can they do it?
The 2021 Upper Murray season shapes to be the closest in recent years with the league's five clubs active on the recruitment front.
Bullioh has lost some key names but remains a strong chance to complete the three-peat, but they certainly won't have it easy.
Read all about each team's gains, losses, as well as a comment from their coach in our Upper Murray Football wrap here.
Murray Bushrangers
It was a draft year like no other in 2020 for Murray Bushrangers players in a fight for a spot on an AFL list.
The COVID-19 pandemic meant no NAB League football was played and made it difficult for the region's young talent to put their case forward.
Elijah Hollands (pick seven, Gold Coast Suns) and Dominic Bedendo (pick 55, Western Bulldogs) were the two Bushrangers to be drafted and coach Mark Brown looks to have a talented squad to take forward in 2021.
The competition's age groups have changed from under-16s and 18s to under-17s and 19s to allow the top-age prospects another chance to be noticed by AFL recruiters.
For everything you need to know about the Murray Bushrangers click here.
