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Moorabbin Rugby Faces Melbourne in February 28 Showdown
The local side lines up against the Melbourne outfit in a pre-season encounter listed on the official calendar.
How we reported this
Moorabbin rugby players will meet Melbourne on February 28 at 3:10 pm in a fixture drawn from the published schedule at melbournerugby.com.au/calendar/fixtures-results/.
The listing forms part of a broader set of early-season matches that includes an intraclub trial on February 14 and a game against Power House on February 21. Local supporters see the Moorabbin date as the first clear marker of how the side measures up before the regular rounds begin.
Why the fixture stands out locally
Moorabbin fields its own team in these encounters, giving residents a direct stake in outcomes that involve clubs from across the region. The calendar entry places the match at a neutral venue with no additional location details supplied, keeping attention on the contest itself rather than travel logistics.
Further down the same schedule Melbourne is listed against Moorabbin again in later rounds, showing the two sides cross paths more than once in the listed program. This repeated pairing draws extra interest from Moorabbin followers who track every listed date.
Details from the published calendar
The full list on the site records nine events between mid-February and early May, covering both trial matches and Dewar Shield rounds. Times are stated consistently in the afternoon window, with the majority set for 3:10 pm. Every entry carries a recap link, though no final scores appear on the page itself.
Readers in Moorabbin can follow the sequence by starting with the February 28 game and then checking the site for updates on the April and May fixtures that also involve the Melbourne side. The calendar remains the single public reference point for these dates and times.
Supporters planning to attend are advised to monitor the same fixtures page for any venue changes or additional notes that may be added closer to each listed date.