Well  folks, fifteen days since the conception of the ORFFA and now the proud coaches can now watch their teams run out (or in the case of Marble Bar, stagger) on to the grounds for the  first time.

A few injuries have crept in already since the draft and will mean that some (including the Mawson Base mob) will be fielding less than full strength teams which we will examine over the break......

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Far Kew vs Nunawading - The Nuffers travel up Whitehorse rd. for the battle of the Eastern Suburbs. The proven midfield of Kew against the up and comers of  Nunna. The one thing for certain here is that Chappy will have a big night out at the Skinny Dog afterwards whoever wins.

Foul Bay vs Iron Knob - The chicken farmers look to pull off their first coup down at the Coup.  Foul Bay has been touted as the team to beat by pundits however face a stern test against the Ablett driven Codpieces.

Gundagai vs Mt. Beauty - The boys from the Kiewa Valley travel up the Hume highway to Gundagai to face a 211 centimetre giant.  The dog on the tuckerbox will only be five miles away from the big game here and presumably getting updates on its tranny.

Whitsundays vs Birdsville - The Q clash sees the plucky cocky farmers from Birdsville head over to the millionaires playground.  The marshmallow lifestyle of the Warriors has already brought comment from other coaches as being unsuitable for ORFFA training. The Warriors coach has dismissed these claims as ridiculous  during an interview whilst sipping a Singapore Sling in the club jacuzzi.

Cradle Mountain vs Charlies Opening - Cradle Mountain will be unveiling No. 1 draft pick in Pendles this match. Despite this, the mob from the mine have a balanced side which I think is one of the better one going around.The high caffeine  intake of the Spelunkers will be closely monitored by WADA to ensure that no unfair advantage is gained.

Waikikamoocow vs Venus bay - The Pipi diggers of Venus bay make the long voyage across the dutch to visit the land of the long white cloud. Mitch Robinson has apparently settled into dual roles of forward and pig dog pack leader well and big things are expected from the Kiwis.  Already complaints of draw bias allegations have been made by the New Zealanders and these will no doubt turn to Greg Chappell type comments as the season progresses.

Darraweit Guim vs Gariwerd - The Cockies head east to a place where one hairstyle holds sway. Ivan Maric has proven a popular figure around the Guim and a big crowd is expected to turn out for this one. The last minute trade out of Danny Cross for Andrew Walker by the Dirigibles will strengthen a shaky forward line.

Powletts Plains vs Namatjira - The Nungas travel down the Sunraysia highway for this opening round clash. The coach of the Packers is a reclusive little known fantasy football veteran who has been desperately unlucky with Nat Fyfe going down soon after selection. The Nungas have a cracking young side and perhaps might be seen as favourites here. Never underestimate an old dinosaur, is what I say.

Marble Bar vs Mawson Base - Surely the longest road trip in fantasy football has been inflicted on the plucky penguins in the debut round. The difficulties of the landing the team Fokker Friendship on basic airstrip facilities have been compounded by the lack of any non-alcoholic beverages being available. The late out of Iceman Jimmy Bartel hasnt helped the Antarctic team cause any either.

Best of luck to all coaches in this opening round.

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