THE 2025 football and netball seasons are fast approaching with season opening games kicking off this weekend.
There is plenty of excitement surrounding both the Goulburn Valley Football League (GVFL) and Kyabram District Football League (KDFL) as clubs make strategic appointments and putting their players through rigorous preseasons for the upcoming year.
Euroa will face a tough challenge against the Kyabram Bombers on Saturday night in an away game.
Euroa, who finished sixth in 2024, will be up against Kyabram, who ended the season in fifth place.
Both teams will be eager to start the 2025 season strong
Euroa Football Netball Club is particularly pleased with their recent announcements, with David Gleeson appointed as head coach.
Dave will be working closely with assistant coaches Neale Poole and Chris Burke, both ex-players from the club's 1990 senior premiership team.
Together, they form a strong leadership team that the Executive Committee and coaching selection panel are confident will steer the senior football team to success.
Additionally, the following coaching appointments have already been made for 2025:
Reserves Football Co-Coaches: Declan Redfern/James Henry.
Under 18 Football Coach: Matt Mills.
Under 18 Assistant Football Coach: Brad Howell.
Over in the KDFL, the Longwood Football Club has had a grueling preseason, preparing for a tough opening round against local rival Avenel.
Avenel made it through to the first final of 2024 and finished fourth in the senior ranks, so Longwood will certainly have their work cut out.
Longwood, who finished eighth in 2024, will be eager to build on their performances and make an impact this season.
In another exciting KDFL match-up, Violet Town will face off against Nagambie.
With new coach Brad Gleeson at the helm for Violet Town, it will be intriguing to see how his leadership impacts the team.
Nagambie, who finished fifth and made it to the second round of finals in 2024, will undoubtedly present a tough challenge.
Violet Town, finishing second last in 2024, will be looking to improve and start the season strong under their new coaching structure.
The competition in both leagues promises to be intense, and with key leadership changes at clubs like Euroa and Violet Town in 2025 and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.