In addition to the traditional match between East Point and Ballarat (as well as the clash between Bacchus Marsh and Darley), the remainder of the round will also be played on Anzac Day this year.

Eureka Stadium will host a clash between league heavyweights North Ballarat City and Redan under lights, with night matches to also be played at Melton and Sunbury.

The blockbuster day of action will also see special Anzac Day ceremonies held before the start of each match.

BFL operations manager Aaron Nunn said the league had pushed to be able to hold all matches on Anzac Day, given it fell on a Saturday this year.”

North City will unveil its 2014 premiership flag before the Anzac ceremony, while Bacchus Marsh will hold an extended ceremony before its senior football match.

Parker Brent Cobras president Adam Sutherland said there would be an extended ceremony held before the

senior match, in what he hoped would help continue to grow the new tradition of the battle of the Marsh.

“From our perspective, we want to make it a big deal, like it is at AFL level and pay our respects in the best way,” he said.

“Hopefully, we can make it a big day that gets bigger each year.”

FOOTBALL

Bacchus Marsh v Darley: under-18.5, 10.50am; reserves, 12.40pm; seniors, 3pm.

East Point v Ballarat: under-18.5, 5.20pm; reserves, 12.40pm; seniors, 3.15pm.

North Ballarat City v Redan, Melton v Sebastopol, Sunbury v Lake Wendouree: under-18.5, 1.55am; reserves, 3.55pm; seniors, 6.15pm.

NETBALL

Melton v Sebastopol, Sunbury v Lake Wendouree: 19/under, 11am; C-grade, 12pm; B-grade, 1pm; A-Reserve grade, 2.15pm; A-grade 3.30pm.

Bacchus Marsh v Darley: 19/under, 11am; C-grade, 12pm; B-grade, 1pm; A-Reserve grade, 3.15pm; A-grade 4.30pm.

East Point v Ballarat: 19/under, 11.30am; C-grade, 12.30pm; B-grade, 1.30pm; A-Reserve grade, 2.45pm; A-grade 4pm.

North Ballarat City v Redan: 19/under, 1pm; C-grade, 2pm; B-grade, 3pm; A-Reserve grade, 4.15pm; A-grade 6.15pm.

patrick.nolan@fairfaxmedia.com.au