NEW blood has been injected into the Loddon Valley Football Netball League board.
Experienced Inglewood netball administrator Shasta Maher, former Bridgewater junior coach Wayne Naughton and umpire and former junior interleague coach Glenn Catto were elected at the league’s annual meeting.
They filled two previous vacancies and the spot left by retiring chairman Simon Tuohey who had completed the maximum three three-year terms.
One of the trio’s first decisions will be to elect a new chairman when the board holds its first meeting of 2025.
Meanwhile, the league last Thursday afternoon released the 2025 season draw with the first round one April 5.
Pyramid Hill won’t have to wait long to seek revenge on Marong for its 2024 Loddon Valley grand final loss, with the Bulldogs and Panthers set to meet in round two at Malone Park.
Marong’s bid for a fourth consecutive flag will begin with a visit to Inglewood on April 5 under new joint coaches.
Pyramid Hill will travel to Newbridge in the opening round, while 2024 finalists Bridgewater and Bears Lagoon Serpentine will also meet.
Calivil will be at home to Maiden Gully as both teams look to climb the ladder in 2025.
Last season’s wooden spooners Mitiamo, under new playing coach Luke Lougoon, have the first-round bye before facing Maiden Gully in round two.
All teams will have a week off early in the season, with a league-wide bye for the Easter long weekend on April 19.
Reconciliation Round will be played on May 24 while games have been scheduled for the King’s Birthday weekend in June.
Finals begin on August 16 and 17 with the grand final on September 6.
Venues for the finals will be determined by the board later next year.