2018 William Buck Premier fixture released

The 2018 William Buck Premier fixture is out and Round 1 promises to be a firm reminder of the high standard football in the VAFA with a number of blockbusters.

Headlining the opening round will be the Premier B Grand Final re-match between Old Brighton and Old Scotch at Brighton Beach Oval. The two sides met four times this year, with the Tonners registering three wins and a draw but will be without star forward, Alex Mastromanno, as he pursues a college career in punting.

After finishing third for the second year in a row, University Blues will be up against it as they face reigning premiers, St Kevin’s Old Boys. The Blues were one of just two sides who defeated SKOB in 2017 when they ran out 44-point winners in Round 16. SKOB, however, will enter the season as hot favourites after losing just two games en route to their first William Buck Premier flag.

Collegians and De La Salle will reignite rivalries at Harry Trott Oval after sharing the spoils with one win each throughout the home and away season, before the Lions edged past by 15 points in the first semi-final.

After playing off in the 2016 decider, both Old Xaverians and Old Trinity struggled in 2017 and will be looking to kick-start their campaigns when they meet at Toorak Park. The T’s will be led by new coach Bernie Dinneen while James McDonald will lead the Xavs in his second year.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers and Old Melburnians will lock horns in the final match of the opening round, with both looking to push for a finals berth in 2018.

Fans will be forced to wait until Round 8 for the blockbuster William Buck Premier Grand Final re-match between SKOB and Collegians.

Please see the full William Buck Premier fixture below:

*All senior fixtures will be finalised and released this week.