December 23, 2024
MERRY CHRISTMAS
And all the best for 2025
A Century of the Red & Black
For the players and supporters, there hasn’t been a lot of action since late September, when the Old Xavs Reserves saluted in the early afternoon of the VAFA’s big day.
Behind the scenes, and occasionally in the newspapers, there has been a power of work done by administrators, coaches and committee people to ensure that the Red ‘n’ Blacks remain strong in what has become the most competitive league in Australia.
Several clubs, notably Uni Blues and St Kevin’s, as well as Collegians and Old Melburnians, have secured some high profile recruits. Old Xaverians have continued to press hard too, while the major concentration remains on recruiting the best of the XC alumni who have been playing elsewhere.
At least three of those alumni will return for 2020, supplemented by a couple of other established and credentialled players.
Football Operations Manager Marcus Allan told oldxavs.com.au that he expected the team to be strong again.
“With this trio, the increased availability of formerly-listed VFL players, some serious talent pushing through from the club’s developmental ranks, and only a few players not saddling up again, we should be well in the hunt.
“The players have begun their campaign well with some strong showings on the track. With a new coaching set-up, they are not taking anything for granted, “ Allan said.
