Football Mid North Coast released their draws for the upcoming season last night.
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The Macleay Premier League sides will kick off their season on their home grounds in round one on Saturday March 30.
The defending champions the Rangers will battle Forster-Tuncurry Tigers while the Saints will be up against the Taree Wildcats, who bundled them out of the finals in 2018.
Fans won't have to wait long for a grand final rematch, as Macleay Valley will host Wallis Lake in round two.
It will be the second of four straight home games to start the season for the Rangers.
Rangers' favourable schedule to start the year will also include a round three clash against crosstown rivals Saints.
The two teams will face off again in round 12.
Saints have drawn the bye in rounds nine and 18 while Rangers will have a week off in rounds six and 15.
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