Tallangatta and District Netball Association to align with football in return

Following regional Victoria's release from lockdown, the league will consult with clubs to determine whether the last round is played or if they head straight into finals.

Netballers decided to return to the court without senior football being played for round 14, following the end of the state's fifth lockdown.

However, TDNA president Judy Loorham said the league would take a united approach this time.

"Although we are a different association, we certainly work hand-in-hand," she said.

"What footy does, we'll do.

"If they decide to go to finals, we will.

"It's just a case of watch this space."

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After contesting 13 rounds, reigning premiers Kiewa-Sandy Creek lead with way, followed by Tallangatta, Mitta United, Yackandandah, Chiltern and Thurgoona to round out the competition's top six.

With restrictions still placed on crowds for community sport, finals could be an entirely different game this season.

"It's disappointing that it's probably unlikely to be something similar this year," Loorham said.

If the last round is contested, Barnawartha host Mitta United, Beechworth meet Dederang Mt Beauty, Chiltern play Thurgoona, Tallangatta clash with Rutherglen, Wodonga Saints verse Kiewa-Sandy Creek and Yackandandah collide with Wahgunyah.

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