The game remembers Isaac 'Maxi' Walters, who was a popular member of the NTFA community, while also raising awareness for positive mental health.

Deloraine coach Nathan Lowe said the match was an important one on the club's calendar.

"Whenever you have something like that it is always a special occasion, the family has got to be proud of what they've achieved and what the football club is doing for them and what they're doing for the football club," he said.

"Without your major sponsors, the footy club is no longer there so we thank them heaps and every time we play this game our thoughts are with the family and Maxi.

"He was a really good sportsman taken way too early."

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The Roos are returning to league action after the bye in round two before the Easter break. Like other clubs across the competition, Deloraine is set to be impacted by COVID omissions.

The opportunity has given the club the chance to debut some young talents in Ryan Lowe, Johnny Elmer and Deacon Bloomfield.

"Those guys will get another shot this week in another game which will be great for them to get more experience," Lowe said.

"It also adds pressure to the guys trying to get back because if the kids play well, they'll hold their spots."

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Longford will travel for the game and coach Beau Thorp said the Tigers were honoured to participate in the important fixture.

"A very sad time for a family and community's life has been swung around for a very positive opportunity ... it's a fantastic day for both clubs and Deloraine do a fantastic job of hosting the game," he said.

"There's some guys at the club that were all great mates with the young fella and it's something that we enjoy being able to be part of and in football you get to represent numerous things including this."

Jacob Wiggers is set to return to strengthen a Longford outfit that comfortably accounted for South Launceston in round two.

Raffles, donations and MRM merchandise will all be available at the game with proceeds helping the charity perform important community work.

A minute of silence will also be observed before the match.

The NTFA Premier Division will also witness a grand final rematch when the undefeated Bracknell travels to Youngtown Memorial Oval to face South Launceston.

The Redlegs have started their premiership defence in spritely fashion and are already a game clear after accounting for George Town and Bridgenorth in the opening two rounds.

Despite the winning start, coach Corry Goodluck wants his side to maintain their focus ahead of the encounter.

"We've got to be prepared and ready to go otherwise they'll hurt us," he said.

"There's still a few things that we wanted to do this year that are a bit different to last year and we still haven't got that quite down pat but we've had a good start which is really good but plenty of work to do."

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South Launceston has endured a mixed bag to open their season with a comfortable win against Deloraine followed by a humbling loss against Longford.

"We've got to make sure as a young group that we don't go into our shell when we're put under the pump, that's something that we've been talking about," Bulldogs coach Anthony Taylor said.

"There's no bigger test than Bracknell which is certainly going to push us and be great learning curve for us."

The Bulldogs will continue to inject fresh talent into the side with off-season recruit Lachlan Rowlands coming into the side.

In the round's other games, Bridgenorth host Rocherlea while George Town welcomes Hillwood.

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