Sports reporter Brian Allen is on deck to bring you all the action from Dennington's clash with Panmure from a windy Dennington Recreation Reserve.

Follow all of our live updates here and we'll keep you in the loop with footy and netball as round one begins.

Can the Dogs secure the perfect start under new coach Ben Thornton? Or will Chris Bant's Bulldogs cement themselves as a finals contender early on?

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