Its an early start on Saturday for Fitzroys teams in their final pre-season games at home.

Ramsden Street will have a full day of activity, with the Fitzroy-ACU Reserves Women starting at 8.30am, followed by the Seniors at 10. Both teams will play against the Brunswick Renegades.

Their games will be followed by the Thirds taking on Uni Blacks at 11.30 and then the Under 19s v Marcellin at 1.30pm.

Over at Brunswick Street Oval, the Reserves are taking on Marcellin at 9.30am, followed by the Seniors v Marcellin at 11.30am. The early games are to make way for cricket grand finals in the afternoon, depending on the weather.

Everyone is invited to the Fitzroy Victoria Bowling and Sports Club for the season launch, starting at 6pm and beforehand for any footy viewing, with plenty of excitement building around the AFLW Grand Final, featuring the Brisbane Lions.

Who will be the new Fitzroy Senior captain? Who will win the membersdraw and the great prizes from The Royal Derby and the Bowls Club? Who featured at the VAFA media day? Find out at the season launch on Saturday night. Dont miss out.

The Bowls Club will have meals on offer, but get in early to avoid the rush.The menu is below:

All MAIN COURSES $20 ea.

All meals served with beer batter chips and salad

FITZROY LIONS PARMA hand crumbed breast fillet, mozzarella, crisp prosciutto, tomato salsa

ANGUS BEEF BURGER Double Burger, melted cheese, bacon, Apple Slaw, mustard Mayo

FISH & CHIPS barramundi fillet, tempura batter, garlic aioli GF

VEGI BURGER Corn patty, grilled mushroom roast tomato vegan

 SIDES

BEER BATTER FRIES rosemary salt, garlic aioli $6

FRESH GARDEN SALAD $4

SIDE OF GRAVY $2