Fitzroy will go straight into season 2019 with a stern test, facing Old Scotch away in Round 1.

The VAFA Premier B draw has been released and there will be no need to wait to see how we stack up against the best sides.

Round 2 will be greatly anticipated as Fitzroy hosts University Blacks at home for the unfurling of the Premiership flag.

It will be round 7 before the Premier C grand final rematch against Old Geelong at Como Park.

The season features three breaks Easter, Queens birthday and a two-week break at the start of July.

Check out the fixture here: http://www.vafa.com.au/latest-news/2019-premier-b-fixture-released/

And get set for a big pre-season starting on Monday 3 December.