1924 Runners Up
With a Premiership under their belt, it seemed Avoca was prepared to forgive and forget and rejoined the Pyrenees Association in 1924.
The teams consisted of Avoca, Amphitheatre, Lexton and arch rivals Elmhurst.
Walter "Watty" French was promoted to captain, replacing Jas. Yates who became vice-captain.
The players list included Alf Castleman, Jack Chapman, Dick French, Bill Gledhill, Claud Harbour, Bill Harris, Frank Kaye, George Harrison, Alan Hill, Allan Kaye, Terry Kearney, Dan Larkins, R Liston, R Robson, Harry Rodwell, Ken Soutter, Alf Whitley, K Dougal, C Chapman, Jim Bowen, Jas Hamer, Jack Beavis, A Burns, George Beavis, Hec Harrison, Jim Butler, and Jack C airns.
Former top Richmond footballer, Les Oliver, moved to Avoca from Bendigo as Licensee of the Avoca Hotel. He proved to be a fine acquisition.
Avoca played off in the Grand Final, but were easily beaten by Lexton.
Lexton 8.4.52
Avoca 3.7.25
Dan Larkins was awarded a gold medal as Avoca's most popular player, the equivalent of the Best & Fairest.
1925
