Laverton is excited to be on the big stage as its host Tarneit on Anzac Day in the Western Football League division 2 competition.
The match is one of three division 2 matches that will be played on Friday, with the Magpies asking to host a match on one of the biggest days of the season.
President and co-coach Tony Joffre said it would be a great day for the club.
“It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to have a match like this,” he said. “It is really good and we have four men’s sides now.
“We’ve got under-18s for the first time in 15-20 years and a thirds side for the first time, this is an exciting way to show the growth at the club.
“It will be a good day out.”
The day will start with under-18s before reserves, seniors and then thirds take to the field for their first ever match. The first three matches are against Tarneit, with the thirds against Wyndhamvale.
Jofre said the seniors and reserves sides will have an Anzac service between their two matches with the crowd to be involved too.
Off the field, the supporters will have the chance to share a pot of beer to pay tribute to someone who served the country and is no longer here.
“This is more than just a day of footy,” he said. “It’s about honoring our past, celebrating our club’s journey, and coming together as one community. Let’s make this a day to remember.”
The Magpies are hoping to top off the day with its first win of the season in the senior competition.
The Titans are also winless.
“We are growing off field and we hopefully can get the win,” Jofre said. “We’ve been really competitive as the quality of the league has improved heaps this year.
“It’s a lot more even across the board. It’s healthy for the competition and we haven’t been out of either game.”
Jofre said they are a very new group and young group that will get better as the season goes along.
“It’s good for the future,” he said. “It was the focus to bring in young players and look towards the future and long term.
“We’ve got the right people at the club and the young kids are coming through. Having under-18s, in a joint side with Manor Lakes, has been really good.”
The Magpies had the weekend off due to the Easter break.
In other Anzac Day matches, North Footscray hosts West Footscray in the local derby, while Braybrook hosts Albanvale.
The rest of the round will be play on Saturday with Sunshine Heights at home to Wyndhamvale and the Suns playing the Western Rams.
In division 1, Werribee Districts will play Hoppers Crossing on Anzac Day in the grand final rematch.
