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AFTER a successful debut in 2019, the Western Bulldogs Under 9 competition will return to the region for term two this year.<\/p>\n

Featuring teams nine teams from across the city and the wider region – including the new Woady Yaloak Warriors, the comp will play on Friday nights under lights.<\/p>\n

Along with the Warriors, the Ballarat Storm, Ballarat Swans, East Point, Lake Wendouree, Mount Clear, North Ballarat and Sebastopol will field sides.<\/p>\n

Just like last time each club will host games at its home ground once, with modified rules used and the field divided into four ovals.<\/p>\n

Due to the additional team in 2021, each club will get one bye, while there\u2019s also a week off for Queen\u2019s Birthday long weekend on 11 June.<\/p>\n

A release from the Ballarat Football Netball League, who coordinate the competition, said it was easy to take part.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ballarat FNL and Western Bulldogs encourage new families, boys, and girls to participate in this exciting competition and be part of a wonderful family atmosphere,\u201d the statement said. \u201cFind your local club by visiting play.afl<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The under 9s comp gets underway on Friday, 23 April with Lake Wendouree set to host.<\/p>\n

Check out the full fixture here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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