Three derbies involving three teams fresh to Australian netball - and some familiar faces in unfamiliar colours - will kick off the first day of the new national league.
Round one will see AFL club Greater Western Sydney's affiliate Giants Netball making their debut against NSW Swifts at Sydney Olympic Park on February 18.
Madi Robinson: The former Vixens captain will clash with her old team in the season opener.Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui
The clash will see former Swifts stars Kim Green and Susan Pettitt face their old teammates.
Melbourne Vixens host a Magpies Netball Club team boasting their former captain Madi Robinson at Hisense Arena on the same Saturday.
In Brisbane, reigning premiers Queensland Firebirds host newcomers Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Adelaide Thunderbirds and West Coast Fever face off at Priceline Stadium the next day to complete round one.
The full draw will be revealed on November 7.