There’s no premiership hangover for the Western Eagles heading into the FV state league 2 north-west season.
The Eagles were the dominant team in state league 3 north-west last season and are keen to bring that success up into the higher grade.
Coach Paul Falzon said the pre-season had been solid so far.
“With three weeks until the season starts the boys are looking sharp and everyone is eager to get the season started,” he said.
“No championship hangover, all the players, coaches and club are working hard to be successful again in 2025.”
Falzon said they had kept the majority of last season’s squad and added a few key signings.
Defender Jye Spiteri has crossed from National Premier League team Green Gully, while wide attacker Charlie Smith, who is from Ireland, and Ryan Makings, who is from the UK, have also joined the Eagles.
Falzon said the squad is shaping up to be strong again in 2025 with a good balance of youth and experience.
He said being back in state league 2 north-west was where the club wanted to be.
“It’s massive for the players, coaches and club to be back in state league 2 north-west after a few years,” he said.
“It’s great for a lot of the supporters to be excited now that we have made the move up and I’m sure they will be looking for more success.
“Everyone involved in the club is working hard to be successful in 2025.”
Falzon said they were relishing the challenge in front of them this season. He said they would get an idea where they are early in the season.
“Even with our first three rounds of the season fixtures against the league’s favourites we will still be aiming to be among the top teams come the end of the season,” he said.
The Eagles were set to be in action in the second round of the Australia Cup, which their opposition forfeited.
Falzon said they were bitterly disappointed and it was scheduled as the final game of a huge weekend as the club hosted its annual Polonia Cup junior tournament.
The Eagles face the Yarra Jets in the third round which is scheduled for March 14.
Other matches in that round include Albion Rovers against Williamstown, Brimbank Stallions against Box Hill United Pythagoras, and Keilor Park against Western Suburbs which are set to be played next week.
