Each summer takes its toll on the playing list and this past off-season saw some notable champions hang up the boots.
Saturday April 8 is Opening Day for all of our teams, including our eighth entry into the VAFA competition.
Daniel Noonan will captain the Old Xaverians in 2017, reigniting a red and black family tradition.
Star midfielder Tristan "Tickets" Parker will lead the Old Xaverians Reserves in 2017.
Each week, we talk to a player to help us understand what makes him or her tick. Where better to start than with our new club captain Dan Noonan?
As we embark on a season without two of our great supporters who passed away in the off-season, our thoughts remain with their families.
VALE Michael Rush - from November 2004
