Aged only 24, John Field accepted the huge responsibility of club President in 1966, and also continued to play.
Under coach Bill Constable, the club policy of nurturing local youth continued, with the exception of Des Taggart (Pictured), who was recruited from Maryborough.
Although lightly built, Des was a fearless rover, and topped the club’s goal kicking in his first season.
Des, Bill Wardlaw and John Field were all selected in the Lexton League side.
Two of the club’s most promising footballers, Doug and Ray Joseph, moved to Maryborough, where they were employed.
On appeal, they won their clearances to Royal Park, where they became top players.
Meanwhile, it was a dismal season for Avoca, who received the wooden spoon.
Max Robertson continued to develop as a fine footballer, and was the club’s Best & Fairest player.
Other awards went to George Wardlaw and Neville Field, whilst in the Reserves Gary Mckenzie, Lindsay “Gus” Harrison and Noel Carter were trophy winners.
The Under 16’s played off in the preliminary final, but were no match for Navarre, who won by 81 points. Avoca 1.1.7 to Navarre 13.10.88
Bruce Farnsworth was Avoca Under 15’s Best & fairest player, Jimmy Vernon was Most Consistent, Ken Hall was Most Determined whilst Russell Blair was showing flair as a Full Forward.
Gary McKenzie, Lance Farnsworth and Stan barker were all selected in the Lexton League Under 15 side.
In the Grand Final, Lexton accounted for Natte Bealiba.
go to 1967
