1972 VFA (D1) Season: Preston
These are the details of the premiership results for Preston for the 1972 season of the first division of the Victorian Football Association (currently known as the Victorian Football League). The team used Preston City Oval as their home ground, playing nine matches there (nine as hosts). The team finished the regular season in fourth place, securing a place in the finals series. Preston were defeated by Williamstown in the first semi final, resulting in finishing in fourth place overall (adjusted for finals).
Team Details
Competition:
1972 VFA (D1) Season
Team:
Preston
Home Ground:
Preston City Oval
Team Results
Ladder Position:
4th (W-D-L: 11-0-7, P%: 106.3)
Finals Performance:
Defeated by Williamstown (Semi Final)
Player Results
| Player | Guernseys | Matches | Goals | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark, Len | 19 | 0 | R01-18, SF | |
| Martin, Harold | 10 | 0 | R02, R05, R07-10, R13, R15-17 | |
| Telford, Dick | 11 | 0 | R03-05, R07, R10-12, R15-18 |
Coach Results
| Coach | Matches (W-D-L) | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Kevin | 19 | 11 | -0- | 8 | R01-18, SF |
Match Results
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Coach | Captain (Nominated) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/04/1972 | Round 1 | Dandenong | AWAY | LOSS | DNDG by 27 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 30/04/1972 | Round 2 | Coburg | HOME | LOSS | COBG by 11 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 07/05/1972 | Round 3 | Oakleigh | AWAY | LOSS | OAKL by 55 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 14/05/1972 | Round 4 | Prahran | HOME | WIN | PRST by 17 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 21/05/1972 | Round 5 | Waverley | AWAY | LOSS | WAVE by 11 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 28/05/1972 | Round 6 | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | PRST by 6 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 04/06/1972 | Round 7 | Williamstown | AWAY | WIN | PRST by 22 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 10/06/1972 | Round 8 | Sandringham | HOME | WIN | PRST by 24 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 18/06/1972 | Round 9 | Sunshine | AWAY | WIN | PRST by 2 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 02/07/1972 | Round 10 | Dandenong | HOME | WIN | PRST by 59 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 09/07/1972 | Round 11 | Coburg | AWAY | WIN | PRST by 3 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 16/07/1972 | Round 12 | Oakleigh | HOME | WIN | PRST by 31 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 23/07/1972 | Round 13 | Prahran | AWAY | WIN | PRST by 12 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 30/07/1972 | Round 14 | Waverley | HOME | WIN | PRST by 53 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 05/08/1972 | Round 15 | Port Melbourne | AWAY | LOSS | PMLB by 9 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 13/08/1972 | Round 16 | Williamstown | HOME | LOSS | WILL by 31 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 20/08/1972 | Round 17 | Sandringham | AWAY | LOSS | SNDH by 33 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 27/08/1972 | Round 18 | Sunshine | HOME | WIN | PRST by 69 | Kevin Wright | unknown |
| 03/09/1972 | Semi Final | Williamstown | AWAY | LOSS | WILL by 20 | Kevin Wright | unknown |