MACORNA will become the Loddon Valley league’s 10th club in 2026 after AFL Central Victoria approval was given this week to the Tigers’ transfer from the Golden Rivers league.
The official sign-off on the move came after Loddon Valley clubs unanimously backed Macorna’s entry into the competition at a meeting last Wednesday night. League chairman Richard Hicks made the announcement at Monday’s gala dinner who said a 10th club was good for the league.
The Golden Rivers league will fold after this season, with five of the six clubs joining the Central Murray league.
After considering options including joining the Central Murray or Picola District leagues, Macorna’s members plumped for the Loddon Valley and will be welcomed with open arms.
The Tigers won eight flags in the Golden Rivers competition, the last of which was in 1970.
With uncertainty surrounding the future, Macorna won only a single football match in 2025 and finished last on the ladder.
The A Grade netball team also finished at the foot of the table, but results were much stronger at junior level in both football and netball.
The Macorna under-18 football team will play off in the grand final on Saturday against Wandella, while the 17-and-under netball team made the semi finals and the 14-and-under side lost last week in the preliminary final.