LODDON Valley football’s under 17 finals series will be contested by five teams.
The league board gave the competition’s six clubs the option of moving to a final six.  However, the board was informed at its meeting on Monday night that Bridgewater, who will finish sixth, had opted to conclude its season on Saturday.
Maiden Gully returned to the junior competition this year and heads the leadder with Marong and Inglewood also challenging for honours along with reigning premiers East Loddon.