Ovens and Murray league relieved to have more clarity around remainder of season

A board meeting was held on Tuesday night and saw the league opt against moving straight into a finals series, which is scheduled to start as originally planned on August 28.

The competition resumes from round 17 on Saturday with Myrtleford to host Albury, Wodonga Raiders to face North Albury, Wangaratta to welcome Yarrawonga, Wodonga to take on Lavington and Wangaratta Rovers to square off with Corowa-Rutherglen.

"Whilst the situation continues to be fluid, the O and M board was determined to complete the remaining home and away games," league chairman David Sinclair said.

"We are committed to a finals series with the knowledge that, under current restrictions, spectators may not be able to attend Victorian venues.

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'We're determined to see the season reach its conclusion and the league will adapt as needed to reach this outcome."

While the top five is set, Rovers, Myrtleford and Raiders are in a fight for the all-important third spot and a double chance in finals.

Raiders face a tough task in the final round away to the undefeated Albury, Rovers travel to face Wodonga and Myrtleford will need four points on the road against Corowa-Rutherglen, with percentage likely to play a part in the final order.

Wangaratta wraps up its home and away campaign against Lavington at Norm Minns Oval, while North Albury plays Yarrawonga.

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