Morale had never been better as the club prepared for the 1935 season.
The office bearers were:
President: Andy Astbury
Secretary: Eric Stuart
Treasurer: Bill Tope
The Players List read:
Errol Howell (Captain & Coach), Eric Stuart, Clem Hill, Paddy Ryan Jnr, Fred Chapman, Stan Beavis, Harry Crocker, Goldy Drummond, W Dorricott, Roy Romey, Arthur Hosken, R Davies, Phil Jolly, Horace McCallum, Bill Horsfall, A.K. Smith, Eddie Redpath, Tony Jolly, Arthur Gane, R Patten, Vic Charlesworth, B Patten, Ted Field, Jack Gordon, Albert Impey, Bill Hill, Jim Astbury, George Whitley, Jack Joseph, G Wishart, George Harrison, Ken Harrison, and Keith McDonald.
With Paddy Ryan again weaving his special brand of magic in front of goals, Avoca powered through the season.
Avoca’s strength was highlighted when seven of its players were selected in the Pyrenees Association side. They Included:
Paddy Ryan – Full Forward
Errol Howell – Centre
Fred Chapman – Full back
Ted Field – Ruck
Clem Hill – Back Pocket
Eric Stuart – Wing
Harry Crocker – Forward Pocket
At the end of the season, Eric Stuart brought honour to himself, and Avoca, by winning the Pyrenees Association Best & Fairest Award.
After finishing the season on top of the ladder, Avoca was seriously tested by Redbank in the second semi final.
SECOND SEMI FINAL
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Avoca
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4.1
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6.5
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7.9
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9.14.68
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Redbank
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3.6
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6.8
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6.8
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8.10.58
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Avoca Goals: Bill Hill 3, Paddy Ryan 2, Jim Astbury 1, Errol Howell 1, Ern Davies 1,Arthur Hosken 1.
The Grand Final against Natte Yallock was a different story.
Avoca led at every change and stormed home with eight goals in the final quarter to win by 56 points.
GRAND FINAL
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Avoca
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2.2
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5.6
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10.8
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18.9.117
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Natte Yallock
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1.1
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2.3
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4.7
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8.13.61
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Avoca Goals: Bill Hill 7, Paddy Ryan 6, Arthur Hosken 2, Eric Stuart 1, Arthur Stuart 1, George Harrison 1.
Dooley McDowell kicked six goals for Natte Yallock.
The Premiership Team was:
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B:
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Ed Redpath
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Fred Chapman
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Jack Joseph
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HB:
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Clem Hill
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Ern Davies
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Tony Jolly
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C:
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George Harrison
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Errol Howell
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Alan Smith
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HF:
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Roy Romey
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Phil Jolly
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Harry Crocker
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F:
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Arthur Stuart
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Paddy Ryan
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Bill Hill
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R/R:
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Goldy Drummond
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Ted Field
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Eric Stuart
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19th:
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Arthur Hosken
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EMG:
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Ken Gane
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Jim Astbury
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Horace McCallum
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Each Player was presented with a premiership trophy, and President, Andy Astbury received a photograph of the team. This was recently donated back to the club by Rob Astbury and is now part of the memorabilia in the Social Club Rooms.
to 1936
