One of Avoca’s favourite sons, David Veitch, an Electrician, was appointed Coach for the 1985 season, with Graeme Alexander as Assistant Coach.
Although the club was bitterly disappointed to miss the finals, finishing fifth on the ladder, they took consolation in the depth of the junior talent which was emerging through the ranks of the under 16’s.
The thirds, coached by Darren Curtis and captained by Dean Jolly, lost the second semi final by two points to Marnoo.
However, after beating Landsborough convincingly in the Preliminary Final, they secured a berth in the Grand Final.
Although they played gallantly, Avoca lost the match by 17 points.
UNDER 16 GRAND FINAL
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Avoca
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2.1
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2.1
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4.1
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5.1.31
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Marnoo
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2.0
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3.3
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5.4
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7.6.48
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Avoca Goals: Edward Peck 2, Ashley Howell 1, Trevor Field 1,
Dean Jolly 1.
Avoca Best: Dean Jolly, Trevor Field, Ashley Howell, Darren Edwards, Ashley Howell, Craig Lallard.
Trevor Field and Paul Medwell both played in the combined country side.
The senior Best & Fairest was won by Michael Coghlan, with Graeme Alexander being Runner Up.
Paul Slater topped the goal kicking with 35 goals including bags of eleven and eight.
David Veitch also kicked eleven goals against Dunolly.
The Reserves Best & Fairest player was Jack Wardlaw and the Under 16’s was Dean Jolly.
Two of Avoca’s most popular identities. Kath and Gerry Clohesy, were honoured with Life Membership.
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