Border Mail | LAVINGTON was forced to dig deeper than expected to secure a 40-point season opening win against an undermanned Corowa-Rutherglen at John Foord Oval on Saturday.

Border Mail | WODONGA coach Dean Harding praised his team's fighting spirit after it stormed home to defeat North Albury by 23 points at John Flower Oval on Saturday.

Border Mail |THEY might as well be having a reunion at Bright this year, given the majority of its recruits are returning.

Border Mail | LAVINGTON speedster Jay Banks has said the fear of missing out on something special was the catalyst behind his decision to backflip and play with the Panthers.

Border Mail |YARRAWONGA has been dealt a blow on the eve of the Ovens and Murray season with speedster Nick Lawless opting to return to home club Tungamah.

Border Mail |WANGARATTA Rovers will induct former star player Peter Tossol and long-time administrator Pat Flynn into its hall of fame tonight.

Border Mail |NORTH Albury coach Jason Akermanis believes the Hoppers' unpredictability is set to cause opposition teams nightmares this season.

Border Mail |YARRAWONGA co-coach Brendan Fevola believes his team's steep learning curve will start against Coburg in their practice match at J.C. Lowe Oval today.

Border Mail |WODONGA Raiders have emerged as a legitimate finals contender after luring former Ovens and Murray stars Jydon Neagle and Matt Murray and St Mary's midfielder Jackson Clark to Birallee Park.

Border Mail |COROWA-Rutherglen captain Jamie Seymour has signed with Wahgunyah.