Those VFLW games might be the only thing that stops her from a fourth league best and fairest award
Ravanello returned and while she’s still had a big impact, the side hasn’t relied on her to do a lot of the heavy lifting and kick bags of goals.
That has been the biggest thing for the Bears this season, the development of their squad and the injection of youth
There’s more spread and more contributors each week.
The Bears' finals series has been impressive. The first half of the elimination final against Westmeadows was described as flawless by Davis
Their preliminary final win against Keilor Park, which they hadn’t beaten this season, was even more impressive.
All that matters for little come Saturday. The Mores will go in as favourites and deserve to be
Burnside Heights has kicked just one goal in each of its two losses to the Mores.
In the second match up in Round 7, the Mores kicked 21.11 (137), the highest score of the Division One season.
The Mores will love the big ground of Coburg City Oval to allow them to use their pace along with their run and carry.
By Evan Tudor
By far one of Taylors Lakes’ best this year has been its vice-captain Rebecca Foggie.
Foggie has continued to show her skills throughout the finals series, proving the fact she is a true all-rounder.
Strong in defence with stunning pack marks, hot in midfield with a fast run, Foggie has also shown a strong display up forward which has led to 14 goals this year, and a league-leading 14 best-player listings.
“She is an absolute superstar,” Lions coach Joe Antonetti said in praise.
“She sees a need where we need her and she’ll put herself in that hole every week, and she’s just a great leader
“We’re rapt and very, very lucky to have her.”
While the Dogs may come hard and fast at the Lions, they know how to respond well
Taylors Lakes has one of the best ball movement strategies in the game, and string together effective passages of play which have led to crucial goals.
Threading the big sticks in nearly every game this season, co-captain Stef Valerio is one of her side’s greatest assets and equally leads the division with 36 goals
Charlie Goodwin and Courtney McCormack also produce showstopping footy with the two always finding the footy when it matters most and under pressure.
CRAIGIEBURN
President: Dom Micallef
Coach: Sam Scuderi
Nikita English
Sienna Scuderi
Bradee Judd
Teegan Natoli
Mia Hitchens
Jordyn Albrecht
Kaylee Allen
Mietta Datson
Harmony Tavita
Mia Mihos
Lilly Mihos
Sienna Gioupas
Ella Jordan
Sienna Pallisco
Ranya El-Halabi
Caitlin Stark
Indyana Simpson
Louise Portelli
Mia Maharsky
Amy Pleasants
Anabel Tully
Felicity Belford
Shanessa Quinn
Alannah Attard
Taylor Statton
Sharni Pateman
Zali Poorter
President: Todd Van Blommestein
Coach: Wayne Davis
Stevens
Jennifer Hedjes
Chloe Marretta
Alexis Madden
Carly Collins
Marni Oak
Patricia Doyle
Naomi Christian
Chloe Elkington
Emma Astrid Smart
Sabine Harnden
Alexandra Gliguroski
Emma Adams
Illeana Crowe
Laviah Hammond
Nya Chuol
Chilali Jonas
Keshena Kinkaid
GISBORNE-KYNETON UNITED
President: Tony Brancatisano
Coaches: Bernadette
Marantelli & Phil Hawkes
Olivia Peterson
Teagan Ainslie
Amanda Crooks
Stephanie Brancatisano
Alexia Todorovic
Hayley Mitchell
Emily Gibson
Charlotte Bracey
Belinda Hateley
Alicia Chadwick
Lucy Herring
Ayesha Nicholson
Amy O'Kelly
Katrina Bau
Amber Gajic
Natalie Korinfsky
Brooke Cowan
Abbey McKenna
Cheyene Macumber
Chiara Dickins
Skye Sinclair
Tahnee Farrell
Ebony Cole
Emma Williams
Courtney Johns
Mairead Murphy
Kareena Jacobsen-Logan
Lucy Lenius
Shannon White
TAYLORSLAKES
President: David Darcy
Coach: Joseph Antonetti
Courtney McCormack
Sarah Jamieson
Emma Villani
Johanna Mercado
Sarah McNally
Charlie Goodwin
Hannah Sullivan
Stefania Valerio
Rebecca Foggie
Bianca-Lee Byrne
Sacha Haack
Jaime Wulf
Chloe Clark-Cain
Danielle Milotti
Sarah Sullivan
Abbey Boorman
Amelia Alexander
Cathy Liberatore
Taylah Egan
Mia Bondar
Holly Jared
Tamika Pettiford
Marian Pham
STRATHMORE
Artigas
Clara Toperosa
Brittany Gee
Jasmina Curtis
Natasha Ziegelaar
Elizabeth Gower
Skyla Cain
Maeve Langston
Maya Koo
Elisha Wain
Charlize Kraljevic
Milla Murphy
Tacita Siliato
Yasmine Guzel
Talia Motta
Amanda Gewargis
Amelia Marino
Yasmin Welsford
Rebecca Tsalikidis
Flavia Rajapakse
Tahlia Plant
Georgie Richardson
Sally Barclay
Olivia Hug
Michael Davis
Brink
Sarah Poni
Layla Stringer
Krissy Trang
Payton-Ani Ozols
Kayla Ravanello
Laura Parker
Yanah cini
Sina Mason
Marissa Bird
Nikkita Asani-Davis
Holly Mcgregor
Olivia Bagnato
Talia Nash
Kiara Asani-Davis
Jorgia Redmond
Hannah Seward
Nyanthier Malual
Isabelle Young
Taylia Iglesias
O’Mara
Jordan
Richardson
By Ashleigh Matosevic
Although the side trailed their opponents in the opener, they soon turned things around to show signs of a comeback. But it had come too late as Oak Park managed to get the win in the gritty contest.
Hillside continued their dominant campaign to defeat Essendon Doutta Stars in the elimination final by 99 points
Right from the opening bounce, the Sharks were switched on and cruised to victory, keeping their premiership aspirations well and truly alive.
Aberfeldie has been a regular in the August fixture, last meeting the Sharks in last year's preliminary final where they defeated the Sharks by 36 points at Lakeside Reserve
It was a straight sets exit for Hillside in the 2024 campaign, but it will no doubt be much better for the experience this time around.
The preliminary final will mark the fourth time the two have met this season Aberfeldie currently has a winning record against the Sharks of 2-1 after victories in Rounds 8 and 14.
But the Sharks will be eager to reverse that trend with a maiden Premier Division grand final spot on the line.
Each encounter saw the rivalry only intensify.
The upcoming preliminary final is not just about pride, but also progression to the biggest game on the fixture.
Both sides will need to dig deep if they want to be there on the big stage.
CAROLINESPRINGS
Sharni Battye
Lilee Fagan
Chloe Chiller
Matilda Melrose
Alyssa De Bono
Milana Chetcuti
Charlotte Gerada
Mia Gauci
Audrey Gerada
Shanel Smoult
Renee Aitken
Violet Lutar
Zoe Hurring
Alana Barrotta
Sienna Johnson
Taliah Baker
Ella Stasinowsky
Adelina Demirovski
Gatt
Nakita Davies
Olivia Brizzi
Volpe
Alyssia Randello
Natalia Vescio
Jacinta Ripa
Jessie Kazazes
Siena Rumoro
Esodia Skapetis
Elise Townsend-Booth
Danielle Barone
Chelsea Trumino
Abby Hinton
Ruby Welsh
Mila Pickett
Indi Brown
Isobel Robertson
Molly McVeigh
Bailey Lilja
Layla Weir
Madeleine Thompson
Lily Frangoulis
Marli Cook
Mia Sweetman
Mischa Monteiro
Elebertina Schuliga
Eleanor Hinton
Hazel Withycombe
Flora Brewer Blake
Montana Brewer
Eleanor Natoli
Marissa Parkhurst
Mia Duggan-Sorbara
Rebecca Baynes
Emily Bock
Caitlin Hawker
Marika Sideris
Emily Newton
Sian Eddington
Aarzu Mavi
Emelia D'Aquila
Eloise Sexton
Phoebe Harvey
Louise Erasmus
Celeste Defina
Ava Duggan-Sorbara
Catherine Ferbrache
Natasha Symons
Alisha Flynn
Jacqueline Wade
Maddison Wilczynski
Emman Awad
Wright
Allan
Anderson
Sophie Docherty
Sarah McCartney
Ruby Currie
Scarlett Callegari
Jasmine Arezollo
Rachel Creighton
Emersyn Madigan
Tara Greto
Tobey Wilson
Charlotte Whiteway
Lucy Adams
Amelie Savy
Natalie Barone
Erin Heane
Millie Thompson
Elizabeth Mitchell
Candice Petersen
Marie Napoli
Mya Bui-Bernardo
Rachel Wilson
Keeley Reinhardt
Rita Locco
Lily
Mia Gordon
Marlo Zambelli
Ellie Huggard
Emily Heaney
Mikayla Curll
Audrey Haratsis
Ashleigh Gunn
Emma Tatti
Kurtis Shine
Amelia Wright
Isabel Young
Olivia Madden
Elizabeth Woerndle
Briana Marino
Harriet Cashmore
Moana Hope
Sienna Loccisano
Hannah Brodie
Emily Smith
Amy Catterall
Simone Ruedin
Annie Gray
Georgina Rebuffo
Emily Paterno
Beejay Johnson
Kiara Rigg
Makaylah Brne
Brittney Bonner
Yara Taylor
Emma Picone
Melissa Higgins
Natasha Campbell
Brooke Kerrigan
Caitlin Sargent
Annalise Wilkie
Ellie Neralic
Ashlee Portelli
Madalyn Kelly
Ashlee Thorneycroft
Hannah Ibrahim
The two sides last met back in Round 9 with Pascoe Vale picking up a 186-point win, with Rhys Ritchie booting a game-high seven goals.
Maribyrnong Park will be looking to break their six-game losing streak, when they take on Greenvale at Monk Oval.
The first season back in the top flight has been an up and down year for Brodie Holland’s men with the Lions inside the top five for most of the year, however will miss the finals.
2025 has been a year to forget for Greenvale with the Jets notching up just the five wins for the year and are currently in ninth spot.
It will, however, be a day to celebrate for Greenvale as they farewell legendary coach Darren Bewick after five seasons at the helm
Earlier in the year Marby came away with the four points, defeating the Jets 30 points with superstar forward Jaye Bowden kicking five goals.
One that will be hoping to finish the season on a high is Sam Calleri
The small forward has had another excellent season booting 25 goals from his 15 games which is the second most for the Lions behind Bowden.
The 22-year-old had his best game for the last year kicking five goals against a rock solid Keilor backline, and will be hoping he can produce something special one more time in 2025.
The midfield battle is also set to be an exciting factor here.
A strength of West Coburg’s, their midfield is almost unstoppable when in sync and this shapes as a potential determinant of the final outcome.
The Burgers average 44 clearances a game, the third highest in the competition, while Hillside are ranked last with 36 a game.
The Sharks must turn up to contest and be impactful at stoppage if they are to be competitive here.
Nullifying star Burgers like Tom Baravi and the ever-improving Iesa Saad at the contest will be pivotal. These two are proven ball winners and will no doubt be the ones driving West Coburg forward.
For the Sharks, they are ranked at the top of the competition for intercept possessions and score involvements.
Their ability to mark the ball in defence, and then chain up through handballing has been the highlight of their game style this season.
The Burgers will need to be alert to this, and will need to locate quickly on turnover or they will get burnt going back the other way.
Vice-captain Josh Covelli is the obvious one to watch for the Sharks. The imposing fullforward is inching closer and closer to raising the bat, and with just 11 goals required to reach the ton, the Sharks will no doubt be looking for him.
their game, then the result could be much different to last week.
One side is flying, and one side is trying to recapture their brilliant best. One thing is for sure - these two sides are set to light up Sewell Reserve on Sunday.
STRATHMORECOMMUNITYBANK DIVISIONTWO
After what was a thrilling end to the home and away season, Rupertswood and Coburg Districts will clash in an elimination final as finals football kicks off at Section Road
With both clubs narrowly missing out on the top three by just a win, Rupo and Districts will be eager to catch-up with the rest of the pack for the preliminary finals.
But that can only be achieved with a win in this game
Following an impressive season campaign and dominant displays last weekend from both outfits, expect this one to be feisty.
Coburg Districts picked up a 72-point win last Saturday against East Sunbury to close off its season.
The men in blue and white recorded an 8-1 record in the second half of the season compared to their opposition of Rupo at just 5-4.
Districts spearhead Jack McNamara booted six majors last weekend to cap off a stunning season with 71, averaging 19 touches a game,
GLENROY
President: Murray Nilsson
Coach: Ali Taleb
Moussa Khaldie
hussein Arabi
Adam El Haouli
Noah Taleb
Humza Moustafa
Parlo Elisha
Mohammed Ali
mayen solayman
Mohammed Taleb
Azam Kattoub
hussein el chamaa
Mohammed Rabah
Fayez Saad
alex farah
Belal Yassine
Noah Atiyeh
Ahmed Dib
Abdul rahman Allouche
Adam Taleb
Jamil Ayoubi
Joshua Capoulas
Ahmad Assaad
EASTSUNBURY
President: Paul Wigginton
Coach: Ronnie Paoly
Logan Fisher
Benjamin Smillie
Tarkyn Bishop
Jordan Fenn
Oscar Wherrett
Anthony Bubica
Charlie Parsons
Darcy Klooster
Rhyse Day
Ethan de Veth
Nate Millar
Khye Laoumtzes
Sila Patrice
Riley Schultze
Kaden Lee
Jordan Salm
Dylan Fisher
Oli Terry
Kalybe Russell
Brodey Baginski-Charles
Hayden Wright
Jessie McDonald
Memphys Dalli
Lucas Failla
NORTHERNSAINTS
President: Moe El Sheikh
Coach: Abdul El Rafei
Badr Abdulwahed
Abdullah Elrafei
Wissam Abdul-Wahed
Moussa Sleiman
Ahmed Godfrey
Jehad Haddara
khaled atik
Louis Fulgaro
Mahmoud Moustafa
Bilal Shaaban
Karem Helou
Ibrahim Bou’Khalil
Mohammed El chamaa
Mahmoud Saraya
Mohammed Ayache
Abdul Taleb
Daheg Abdul-wahed
Mahmoud Taleb
Mohammed Hussein
President: Alan Kerr
Coach: Aaron Bradley
Mohammed Said
Nicholas Ciampa
Noah Moustafa
Aythen Kyriazis
Daniel Moro
Ali Moustafa
Michael Kyriakidis
Jonathan Mylonakos
Talat Moustafa
Badr Moustafa
Lucas Kyriazis
Brandon Poulter
James Pollard Wright
Zeeshan Awan
John Mona
Ibrahim Moustafa
Lucas Brown
Mohammed Moustafa
Taha Ellaz
Alia Saad
Zak Moustafa
Kieran Hummel
RUPERTSWOOD
President: Chris Wilson
Coach: Brad Fox
Mitchell Johnson
Logan Johnson
Clayton Bonello
Angus Price
Jackson Pranauskas
Tom Cardillo
Jackson Cardillo
Adam Bartrop
Lachlan Shore
Matt McDonald
James Fox
Tom Markey
Evan Ricupero
Lachlen Fish
Joel Flanigan
Aaron West
Jackson Stafford
Owen Sloan
Matthew Brown
Fraser Phelan-Smith
Daniel Kavanagh
Andrew Brennan
Aaron Grubb
Bailey Verrall
Thomas Phillips
Mitchell Johnston
Ned Crotty
James Jones
Jack Burnell
Jack Young
President: Allan Chandler
Coach: Damien Cavka
William Banks
Justin Blackley
Declan Doherty
Luke Viska
Riley Bentley
James Mifsud
Mitchell Heales
Kougar Mackertich
Hugh Wales
Curtis Rawlings
Zachary Kuret
Jack McNamara
Ricky Mcgill
Tom Carland
Angus Omeara
Pasquale Curcio
Marcus Rametta
Daniel Mifsud
Patrick Logan
Harrison Logan
By Luke D’Anello
"But strategically, they've been fantastic, and the playing group's ability as a young group to be able to adapt mid-game on the coaches' strategies with the opposition has been fantastic as well.
"As a young group, they're all leaders in a way, but our captain and leadership group have been great."
Andrews said Jacobs, who was in his third season at the helm, made the decision to depart.
"Yeah, it was worrying at the time. Unfortunately, Shane chose to leave the group, which was his decision. It was fine. He feels it's a good move for the club and personally for him," he said
"The coaches that have taken over have been sensational."
President: Sam Farfoud
Coach: Massad Khouri
Finn Baker
Omar Aboueid
Noah Taleb
Lewis Khouri
Zac Skrzeczynski
Muhammad Abou-Eid
Max Paglia
Oscar Jones
Malachy Abboud
Sekovi Macfarlane
James Ibrahim
Sam Morgan
Mohamed Abdallah
Thomas Grimaldi
Giulio Rinaudo
Joseph Sandy-sgro
Simeon Howie
Zaed Saad
Surace
Saad
AIRPORTWEST
President: Pauline McShanag
Coach: Ethan Broom
Jordan Agostino
Lucas Rossitto
Dechlan Major
Cooper Ward
Ali Hussein
Alexandros Sirp
Cruz McLeavy
Logan Wyka
Jack Robinson
Jess Procida
Jackson Perry
Zane Willis
Gavin Butler Rutowski
Jake Johnston
Riley Wilson
Max Sanfedele
Dallas Wood
Joshua Wuoti
Bailey Garoni
Jake Allport
Ryan Androas
Kobi Glenister
Angus Murphy
Darius Ailiuua
Lachie Mitchell
Cristian Nisi
Gabriel Rossitto
Dante Buscema
Mousa
Ali Seifeddine
Otif Moustafa
Adem Taleb
Moussa Mourad
Samir Mohamad
Omar Said
Dawoud Said
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Ishaq Taha
Ronan Rousakis
Mahammed Ali
Humza Moustafa
Ali Mustafa
Zach Hildebrandt
Noah Hussein
Ahmed Taha
Luke Ceddia
Adham Taleb
Mohammed Mustapha
Tarek Hussein
Saad Mostapha
President: Lindon Way
Coach: Emmanuel Caccamo
Dominic Calabro
Anthony Calabro
Riley Bramich
Bailey Piacentini
Cameron Sinclair
Isaac Landers
Nour Janzerli
Samuel Caccamo
Jayden Kilty
Mitchell Harmer
Isaac Abbay
Steven Peteinarias
Darcy Conway
Jackson Harmer
Nicholas Cassar
Brodie Dowell
Jonathan Biciar
Eiron Galpaya
Darcy Edwards
Jonathan Denic
Neziah Mora-McDonald
Emanuel Krepapas
Lucas Beniwal
Matthew Meocevic
Jarrod Gray
MOONEEVALLEY
President: Michael Milne
Coach: Tom Wilson
Blake Townsend-Booth
Jai Anderson
Jack Noonan
Darcy Brooks
George Koukounaras
Jacob Saccuti
James Scheriani
Thomas Clark
Justin Lumsden
Jason Denny
Joshua Chiaramonte
Adam Zanevra
Patrick White
Jack Milne
Patrick O'Donoghue
Joshua La Rocca
William O'Connell
Matthew Ratcliffe
Will Pasinati
Benjamin Coote
Oliver Hutchesson
Jordan La Rocca
Sam Desira
Laurie Nichols
Thomas Janetzki
Luke Brock
Connor Ahern
Adam Russell
Michael Bourke
Jin Low
President: Sam Farfoud
Coach: Louis Diab
Jason Nabbout
Omar Abou-eid
Yehya Saad
Khaled El-haouli
Nate Smith
Jake Fotinos
Conor Martin
Alex El-Nabbout
Dom Dean
Chris Pistevos
Mark Robbins
Hassan Hammoud
Anthony Abiad
Hussein Taleb
Anstan Papadopoulos
Mohamad Saad
Ahmed Saad
Maroun Diab Kabalan
Marco Minniti
Noah Saad
Malik Noor
Cristian D'Alberto
Alessio Rinaudo
Dominic Mancino
Mohammed Abou-Eid
Ben Vear
Julian Mancuso
Francesco Colaiacovo
Deon Fulgaro
Julian Valentino
Tyler McDonald
Jackson Bates
Michael Roach
Will Heales
Lachlan Jinks
Christos Attipa
Daniel Lauria
John D’Alessandro
Jack McQuillan
Spud Harrap
Luke Palanechka
Justin Palanechka
James Cox
Aidan Mezzatesta Santuccione
Jeremy Hill
Mitchell Bates
James Mckay
Jake Woods
Owen Whelan
Jacob Atkins
James McIntosh
Nash McRae
Theodore Taylor
Isaac Le Plastrier
Jack Noonan
William Owens
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Aaron Sawdy
Jason Mccormack
Kyle Blandford
Anthony Davoli
Ben Spargo
Stephen Tieppo
Lachlan Mcmullin
Nathanael Smith
Trent Reilly
Kristian Barresi
Tyler Rogers
Oliver Lake
Torey Larizza
Nicholas Miokovic
Samuel Kosmak
Yanni Apostolidis
Sonny Briz
Daniel Klonowski
Corey Moore
Connor Roach
Thomas Boyce
Dylan Sorpreso
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President: Charles Cuzzupi
Coach: Andrew Kahofer
Bailey Williamson
Danko Bzenic
Brody Watts
Makuei Andrew
Daniel Gervasoni
Anthony Bonaguro
Sahaf Ali
Nathan Foster
Jaime Starzer
Bradley Robb
Jackson Robb
Tristian Wood
Matthew Hlisic
Mark Polycarpou
Justin Morris
Tom Russell
James D'Aloia
Campbell Regan
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Jack Tassell
Jacob Cutri
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CRAIGIEBURN
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Dayne Middleton
Hayden Polley
Luke Reichelt
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Jamie Gorgievski
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Harry Albon
Joshua Collins
Nathan Stewart
Darcy Polley
Brodie Griffiths
Benjamin Fynch
Tadhg Boyle
Nathan Reichelt
Cade Gordon
Benjamin Radford
Samuel Laffan
Blake Polley
Michael Conlan
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WESTCOBURG
President: Sam Farfoud
Coach: Mark Micklethwait
Marwan Abdulwahed
Omar Saad
Abdikhane Fitaax
Omar Abou-eid
Jessie Martini
Ruairi Cleary
Mitchell Williams
Dinny Cleary
Thomas Baravi
Marco Serruto
Emilio Rinaudo
Jake Fotinos
Conor Martin
Mahmoud Elhawli
Wally Karaan
Dane Lucas
Dom Dean
Reed Cathcart
Darren Stoneham
Liam Bowkett
Iesa Saad
Ahmed Saad
Ibrahim Taha
Ali Khoder
Damien Galofaro
Malik Noor
Ben Vear
Ali Saad
HILLSIDE
President: Lindon Way
Coach: Mo Kaakour
Wunhym
Tyson Gill
Lachlan Henson
Lucas Failli
Riley Miksa
Robert Castello
Tristan Rudic
Noah Asciak
Fortunato Caruso
Gabriel Cristiano
Ryan Lojko
Natale Caruso
James McNaughton
Jack Tarr
Lachlan Pettigrove
Milad Almatrah
Josh Covelli
Ryan Schiavone
Khalil Kaakour
Theo Peteinarias
Kelvin Knight
Nicholas Karakyriakos
Jaksyn Grant
Sulaiman Elleissy
Jackson Heidrich
Nick Fluke
By Luke Mathews
“For us it’s all about making the most out of what we have and a priority of ours was to get games into kids.
“You look at our current under 14 and 16 age groups, hopefully those guys can go along for the journey with guys that we have here now.
“I think importantly for the club in order to get anywhere near the top, we had to rebuild our under 18 program.
“When I first got in here that was a massive priority of ours – to get a team back on the park because we didn’t have a side.
“To get two teams three years on is no small feat and that is a credit to the hard work of everyone around the place.
Douttas' rise up the ladder wouldn’t have been possible without Barry Prendergast.
The experienced footy head took over from Paul Barnard halfway through 2022 and has helped provide the stability the club was craving.
Despite winning just five games in both his first two seasons, there has always been steady improvement, with the highlight last year coming in their win against Aberfeldie.
Due to the age and inexperience of the list heading into 2025, the club was unsure how the team would fare, however development was still front of mind.
They were very optimistic when they easily accounted for WFNL premiers Hoppers
