2026 DIVISION 1 MEN’S PREVIEW: POINT COOK CENTRALS
2025 RECAP
POSITION & RECORD (TIV Div 1):
Seniors: 12th (2-16). Reserves: 12th (0-18)
SENIOR BEST & FAIREST RESULTS:
Winner: Luke Henderson Runner up: Nathan Williams
LEADING GOAL KICKERS:
Seniors: Daniel Strnak (21 goals) Reserves: Aaron Sagona (7 goals)
TEAM OF THE YEAR SELECTIONS: Nil
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
SENIOR HEAD COACH: Justin AbramsĀ (1st season)
RESERVES COACH:
NOTABLE GAINS: Cooper Langan (Noosa), Jordan Viojo (Laverton),
NOTABLE LOSSES: Mitch Palma (Deer Park), Daniel Strnak (Deer Park), Billy Chehade (Newport), Lachlan Grant (Moonee Valley), Kurt Mayne (Moonee Valley), Nathan Williams (Moonee Valley)
2026 SENIOR CAPTAIN: Josh Gerolemou
PLAYER TO WATCH: Cooper Langan. A utility who makes his way back to Victoria. Was a member of theĀ Brisbane Lions Academy in 2021 before playing Talent League for the Western Jets in 2022.
START TO 2026: at Hoppers Crossing (Rd 1: Apr 11), vs Werribee Districts (Rd 2: Apr 18), at Point Cook (Rd 3: Apr 25)
FROM THE COACH – Justin Abrams
How has the preseason been for the group?
It’s been very positive. Challenging and educational for the group. With such a young group it’s been about education, standards, behaviours and understanding of what is required to play at this level.
Have there been any standout moments or highlights from preseason?
Preseason camp in Geelong. It was a fantastic opportunity for the group to physically and mentally be challenged and work through some adversity.
What style of play can we expect to see this season?
We’re going to play exciting, fast and contested.
What will define a successful season in 2026?
We want to be a competitive team that is hard to play against. We are looking for improvement from all our young players. To drive standards, competitiveness, and show improvement. There’s an opportunity for our current group to grow and set new cultures and behaviours long term.