2019 RECAP
Despite bowing out of the final series with a dismal 40-point loss to Strathmore, you have to consider Pascoe Vale's 2019 campaign a success.
Under experienced new coach Digby Morrell, the Panthers' talented list delivered the club its first finals appearance since 2016 with an 11-6-1 record and a healthy percentage of 117.03.
While the Panthers twice gave eventual premier Keilor a good run for its money in the home-and-away season and did well to put together a fairly consistent year, their 1.3-9 score line in the Elimination Final against Strathmore ended the 2019 season on a very sour note.
BEST & FAIREST TOP FIVE
1st - Matthew Stillman
2nd - Errol McConnell*
3rd - Julian Hemala
4th - Michael Ross
5th - Luke Foster
GOAL KICKING TOP FIVE
52 - Matthew Watson
30 - Josh Cauchi
26 - Daniel Archer*
21 - Jacob Polizzi
16 - Jordan Cellini
PREMIER DIVISION TEAM OF THE YEAR
Luke Foster (centre half back)
Matthew Watson (centre half forward)
*outgoing transfer lodged
2021 PREVIEW
Coach: Digby Morrell (2nd season)
LODGED TRANSFERS
In: Damandeep Aujla (Airport West), Kynan Barnes (Northern Saints), Jordan Bicknell (Geelong West Giants), Marcus Carchedi (Strathmore), Redvers Dole (Aberfeldie), Lucas Failli (Caroline Springs), Daniel Gennaccaro (Northern Saints), Sam Godden (Waratah), Nicholas Gooch (Waratah), Daniel Guccione (Bundoora), Adam Ianchello (Strathmore), Brad Inglis (Minyip Murtoa), Ronen Jafari (Portarlington), Cameron Kennedy (Northern Saints), Giordan Kuret (Jacana), Corey Le Favi (Airport West), Nicholas Linton (Nhill & District), Christian Mazza (Merbein), Ben McDonell (Monash Blues), Connor Michielen (Hadfield), Jake Pantas (Oakleigh District), Nicholas Parthenopoulos (Greenvale), Lachlan Pyle (University Blues), Kalani Scott (Murray Magpies), Gerard Sharrock (Uhs-Vu), Daniel Sharrock (Wangaratta), Michael Sikora (Doveton) & Matthew Whitehead (Murray Magpies)
Out: John Abouhaila (Glenroy), Ali Ahmad (Glenroy), Jack Allan (Anglesea), Daniel Archer (West Coburg), Jason Blakemore (Gawler Central), James Duell (Tullamarine), Sean Gregory (Werribee Districts), James Gregory (Jerilderie), Daniel Johncock (West Coburg), Nicholas Keating (Jerilderie), Cameron Kennedy (Northern Saints), Luke Last (Wedderburn Redbacks), Jaymie Marrell (Therry Penola OB), Errol McConnell (Waratah), James Melilli (Therry Penola OB), Eamonn Ogden (Tracy Village), Anthony Petrocco (Northern Saints), Matthew Saunders (Therry Penola OB), Daniel Sharrock (Wangaratta), Stefan Velluto (Moonee Valley), Matthew Verduci (Reservoir), Patrick Veszpremi (Hoppers Crossing), Brendan Ward (West Brunswick), Jack Whaley (Vermont) & Lucas Wright (Greenvale)
EDFL MEDIA SAYS
The top-end of Pascoe Vale's list looks very similar to what we've seen in previous seasons and despite the retirement of star defender Luke Foster, the Panthers have topped up their squad nicely.
Damandeep Aujla, Corey Le Favi, Nick Linton, Nick Parthenopoulos and Michael Sikora will all have significant roles to play for Digby Morrell in 2021.
Matthew Watson, Josh Cauchi, Jacob Polizzi and company make for a very dangerous forward 50 that could cause serious havoc if left unchecked, so the key to Pascoe Vale's success in 2021 could likely hinge on the output of its midfield.
2021 FIXTURE
