The 2025 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One. Next, we chat to Avondale Heights coach Andrew Kahofer who provides some insights on their 2025 campaign.
2024: 10th (1W, 17L, 50.02%)
Coach: Andrew Kahofer
PRE-SEASON FOCUS
"The biggest focus has been learning the game style, fitness, and education for the entire group."
LIST SHAPE
"Our list is solid, contrary to what has been published, but we have addressed clear gaps that were identified and worked to fill those accordingly."
PLAYERS TO WATCH
"We are a young group, so it's hard to call out just one or two players. I can see the development coming over the season as we grow into our style and put games into these players."
CLUB INITIATIVES & ACTIVITIES
"Our mantra is ONE CLUB, ONE VOICE."
2025 OUTLOOK
"We aim to improve week on week, and as the cliche goes do just that and continue to grow as a group."
ON THE RECORD WITH ANDREW KAHOFER
Who is the unsung hero at the club?
Josh Fedele is an unheralded player, should have been drafted.
MVP of the gym?
Holdy is a beast.
Player most likely to become a coach one day?
Sherro, has a genuine appetite for the game.
Who has the quickest set of wheels?
Big Dalvir – goes like a roadrunner.
Favourite piece of coaching wisdom?
Keep it simple.
What match are you most looking forward to in 2025 and why?
Round 1, as it rewards the boys for the pre-season.
LODGED TRANSFERS
In: Sahaf Ali (Yarra Junction), Colm Brennan (Phillip Island), Luke Lowe (West Footscray), Majok Puok (Berwick), Corey Griffin (University Blues), Makuei Andrew (Berwick), Scott Polycarpou (Moonee Valley), Mark Polycarpou (Point Cook Centrals), Nathan Foster (East Brighton).
Out: Ned Timms (Watsonia), Joshua Browne (Greenvale), Mick Aird (Maribyrnong Park), Bayden Mom (Werribee Centrals), Myles Gollant (Sunbury), Jack Murphy (Watsonia), Marcus Currenti (Moonee Valley), Thomas Clark (Moonee Valley), Samuel Caccamo (Coburg Districts), Connor Byrne (University Blacks), Lachlan O'Hara (University Blacks), Liam Bianco (Elmore), Benjamin Cass (Kyneton), Zayas Leonedas (Moonee Valley), Luca Papsis (Moonee Valley), Thomas Gleeson (East Keilor), Marcello Mazzarolli (East Keilor), Harvey Gleeson (Bonbeach).
EDFL MEDIA SAYS
Avondale Heights will be in Division One for the first time in over 20 years after a lean period in the top flight, and will be keen to restore some success at Canning Reserve. It's hard to know where the Heights will fit in the division with a number of senior departures, majority of their recruits new to the league, and their social media keeping a low profile. Points will be an issue with some of their new recruits who come across with senior experience, but the Heights have managed to keep enough talent with Premier Division experience to suggest they could be in the finals mix.
Ladder Prediction: Mid-table, finals fight.
