GVL action in 2022 will fill more days on the calendar than any campaign in recent memory, with Sunday games a major feature of the football and netball fixture.
The Lions, whose footballers finished in third position with a record of 9-2 in 2021, will face double-ups against Benalla, Mansfield, Euroa, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Shepparton United, Tatura in a fixture that offers up a host of marquee match-ups.
Seymour fans can look forward to a trip to Euroa in round three for its traditional Anzac Day round clash with rivals Euroa, a home game against reigning minor premiers Echuca in round five and a trek to face perennial contenders Kyabram in round six, in what promises to be a blockbuster start to the season.
The Lions will enjoy three byes throughout the campaign, including the interleague break on May 28 (where the GVL plays host to traditional rivals the Ovens and Murray League) and split rounds on July 9 and August 13.
Home games against Kyabram in round 14 and Euroa in round 16 are highlights of the second half of the season, before finals begin on September 3.
Grand final contests are scheduled for September 25, the day after the AFL grand final.
"After a year that saw only 11 rounds played due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are eagerly looking forward to the return of football and netball in 2022. Round one kicks off on Saturday, April 9," GVL board chair David Roff said.
"We are pleased to also announce that clubs will host at least one home game on a Sunday next season.
"This is to help alleviate any umpire shortages that we saw during this season and expect to see next season as we see the return of community sport.
"The Sunday games will be a real feature of our fixture with some key clashes scheduled, such as the traditional Anzac Day matches, Mooroopna vs Shepparton United and Euroa vs Seymour."
