Two-day opener for EDFL

Craigieburn including Aaron Kite will kick of their Premier division season against Avondale Heights. Picture Shawn Smits.

Craigieburn will kick off its return to Essendon District Football League premier division with a match-up against Avondale Heights.

The EDFL premier division season kicks off with four games on April 1, with Essendon Doutta Stars hosting reigning premier Keilor the following day.

Greenvale, under new coach Paul Chapman, starts its season against Aberfeldie.

Craigieburn will host the Jets on June 4 in one of five feature Sunday matches.

In division 1, one of this year’s grand finalists, Tullamarine, will travel to Airport West to start the season.

Westmeadows hosts Oak Park in the opening round.

The two Hume sides will play each other in a twilight match the following week, with Westmeadows capping off three big weeks to start the season by playing its annual Anzac Day clash with Glenroy.

In division 2, a new-look Jacana will open its season against Coburg Districts on April 1.

Roxburgh Park will opens its account against Moonee Valley in the battle of the Magpies.

Jacana and Roxburgh Park will meet each other for the first time in round seven.

For full draw details, go to www.essendondfl.com.au.

 

Tara Murray