Final fever is upon us, and the Deniliquin Rovers are steaming into it en masse.
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They are the only club in the league to have all its eligible netball and football teams make the finals' series, which starts tomorrow.
It is also believed to be the first time all teams have made finals for the club in many years.
The only teams not headed out on to the court or oval in the finals are the under-11s netballers and fifths footballers.
These games are not scored and therefore are not eligible for finals.
If all Rovers team making finals is not enough to celebrate, the club is also gearing up to host the Picola League grand final at Memorial Park on September 13.
With hundreds expected to flock to watch the deciders, the economic benefit for the club and the community will be huge.
The Deniliquin Rams will also host a Murray League final this year, adding further economic benefit.
They will host the first elimination finals at Hardinge St Oval on August 30, played between the league’s third and sixth places teams on the competition ladders.
With two regular round seasons yet to play in the Murray League, the Rams’ thirds and fourths footballers and the A-grade and under-17s netballers are likely to gain spots in the finals.
An appearance from the seniors will depend on the results from the last two rounds.
Joining the Deni Rovers teams in finals this year will be the Blighty under-13s netballers and the Mathoura under-15s netballers.
The first two rounds of Picola League finals will be played tomorrow and Sunday, with three Rovers football teams and the Blighty and Mathoura netballers all in contention.
The reserves footballers and all Rovers netball teams made it straight through to the qualifying finals due to their higher ladder placings.
Deniliquin Rovers Football & Netball Club president John Glowrey said the Rovers’ success in the regular season makes for a thrilling few weeks ahead, leading up to the ‘big dance’.
“Having all of our football and netball sides earn a spot in the finals is something we as a club are extremely proud of,” Mr Glowrey said.
“Our coaches, players and support staff for all teams have had a big 2025 so far, and the feeling around the club has been great.
“With three sides playing this Saturday and the balance of the sides playing the following weekend, we hope they all have a great start to their finals campaign, and they enjoy it.”
Mr Glowrey said a number of people have been pitching in to ensure the club is ready to host the grand final in just a few weeks’ time.
“It's great that we are hosting the PDFNL grand final this year, and we thank the League for the rotation policy, giving all clubs the opportunity to do so.
“There is no doubt the day will keep all of our volunteers busy, but it gives us the opportunity to showcase the Memorial Park and hopefully the whole of Deniliquin as the successful cubs from our league and others interested in football and netball come to watch.
“In addition to the volunteers, we have plenty of local businesses that have offered to assist and help provide the best facilities for the day.
“With all the work that Edward River Council have done and are doing at Memorial Park, it's looking great.
“They did such a good job on the oval for the preliminary final we hosted a couple of years ago, so we know it’s going to be perfect for this year's grand final.”
This weekend’s elimination finals fixtures are as follows:
Saturday, elimination finals 1 at Strathmerton:
Football:
Seniors - Rovers v Jerilderie, 2.05pm.
Reserves - Katamatitie v Berrigan, 12.15pm.
Thirds - Rovers v Katandra, 10.25am.
Fourths - Rovers v Strathy, 9.15am.
Netball:
A-grade - Katamatite v Strathmerton, 1.30pm.
B-grade - Katamatitie v Waaia, 11.50am.
C-grade - Katamatite v Toc, 1.30pm.
C-reserve - Dookie v Katunga, 11.50am.
U17s - Katandra v Tungamah, 10.25am.
U15s - Strathmerton v Dookie, 9.20am.
U13s - Blighty v Katamatite, 10.25am.
Sunday, elimination final 2 at Tocumwal:
Football:
Seniors - Tungamah v Picola United, 2.05pm.
Reserve - Strathmeton v Dookie United, 12.15pm.
Thirds - Katamatite v Berrigan, 10.25am.
Fourths - Tungamah v Strathy, 9.15am.
Netball:
A-grade - Dookie v Tungamah, 1.30pm.
B-grade - Katandra v Strathy, 11.50am.
C-grade - Rennie v Jerilderie, 1.30pm.
C-reserve - Tocumwal v Katandra, 11.50am.
U17s - Rennie v Tocumwal, 10.25am.
U15s - Mathoura v Picola, 9.20am.
U13s - Picola United v Rennie 10.25am.
• Turn to our Picola League finals feature on pages 20-32 to learn more about the teams in finals.
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