It was all about fitness, conditioning, team work and game plans at last weeks pre-season camp in Portsea but this week the on-field action starts for Fitzroys teams.

The Fitzroy-ACU womens teams kick things off at Vic Park with an intra-club game starting at 10.30am on Sunday.

The senior mens squad with some Under 19s players, will take on Therry Penola, also at Victoria Park. They will play six quarters starting at 1pm. The Therry Penola Division 1 side is coached by Dean Rioli

Head on down to Vic Park on Sunday if you want to get a first look at the squads in action.

Practice match schedule

Week 1
Sunday 4 March, Victoria Park

10.30am
Fitzroy-ACU Womens squad:
Intra club game Roys vs Lions

1pm
Senior mens squad:
Fitzroy vs Therry Penola
Six quarters to be played.

Week 2
Sunday 18 March

All squads vs Caufield Grammarians
Garfield grounds details TBC

Week 3
Saturday 24 March

All squads vs Marcellin
At home but grounds and times TBC

Followed by the season launch at the Fitzroy Victoria Bowling Club.

Round 1
Saturday 7 April

For those interested in the March training schedule for the senior mens squad, you can find it here.

Check out the photos from the pre-season camp.