2026 DIVISION 1 MEN’S PREVIEW: POINT COOK
2025 RECAP
POSITION & RECORD (TIV Div 1):
Seniors: 8th (8-10). Reserves: 10th (5-13)
SENIOR BEST & FAIREST RESULTS:
Winner: Billy Kolyniuk Runner up: Nick Buykx
LEADING GOAL KICKERS:
Seniors: Michael Cilmi (39 goals) Reserves: James Borg (19 goals)
TEAM OF THE YEAR SELECTIONS: Billy Kolyniuk (BP), Nick Buykx (Int)
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
SENIOR HEAD COACH: Saade Ghazi (2nd season)
RESERVES COACH: David Da Silva
NOTABLE GAINS: Josh Goble (Bacchus Marsh), Patrick Taban (St Albans), Jalen Jaimangal (Hoppers Crossing)
NOTABLE LOSSES: Nick Buykx (Langwarrin), Michael Cilmi (Palm Beach Currumbin), Jock Coates (Buchan), Max Rouvray, Paul Tsapatolis (Deer Park)
2026 SENIOR CAPTAIN/S: Lochlan Allen, Billy Kolyniuk, Shaun Wyatt (co-captains)
PLAYER TO WATCH: Max Downing. After a delayed start to 2025 the teenager appeared in 13 of the last 14 games and impressed with his contested marking and ability to play a number of different roles.
START TO 2026: at Albion (Rd 1: Apr 11), vs Yarraville Seddon (Rd 2: Apr 18), vs Point Cook Centrals (Rd 3: Apr 25)
FROM THE COACH – Saade Ghazi
How has the preseason been for the group?
Like most preseasons, hard work but we’ve had great numbers attend most sessions and good buy in from the players. Our main focus has been to improve on last year’s fitness base and skill level.
Who are the leaders helping drive standards within the group?
Along with our three captains Lochie Allen, Billy Kolyniuk and Shaun Wyatt the other members of our leadership group Tyler Kolyniuk, Braxton Simms and Cameron Kizan have really driven the standards.
What style of play can we expect to see this season?
A brand of football that our supporters will be proud of.
What will define a successful season in 2026?
We want to improve and win more games than last year. Achieving that will help us push into the finals. We also want to keep promoting our young talent at the club to help set us up for future success.