1922 Runners Up
The mood was optimistic when "26 gentlemen" gathered for the annual meeting at the Avoca Fire Brigade Hall on Wednesday 22 March 1922.
Mr. E.T. (Ned) Brown was chairman, and explained he had been asked to convene the meeting with the view of forming a club.
Mr. J.G. Williamson moved that a football club be formed.
Mr. R. Moreland second the motion, which was carried.
The main office bearers were then elected.
President: S.J. (Stan) Beven.
Secretary: Ed Witherden.
Treasurer: S.R. (Stan) Nettle
The Secretary was instructed to write to other clubs in the district with the view of forming an association.
Six weeks later the Pyrenees District Football Association was formed, consisting of Avoca Amphitheatre, Elmhurst and Lexton.
Avoca were forced to change their colours from yellow and black to red and black, because they clashed with Lexton.
The Captain was E. (Ted) Chapman, and vice-captain was George Beavis.
Controversy raged on 17 June 1922, when several Avoca players stormed off the ground during a game at Elmhurst, claiming they were upset by the poor performance of the umpire, D Sweeney of Ararat.
The row continued to bubble for several days, with a number of Avoca players threatening they would never play again.
Avoca made it through to the Grand Final, but were defeated by Amphitheatre.
Amphitheatre 7.11.53
Avoca 5.10.40
Best: Paddy Ryan, Dan Larkins, Ed Witherden, King Joseph, Bill Whitley, Watty French, W Thomas, Wal Romey, Jack Beavis, Stan Nettle, Jack Coghlan Snr. Bill Templeton, Greg Boulton.
1923
