BONNIE Doon Football Netball Club president Luke Jenkins was proud of the improvement from last year’s incredibly successful run.

Following the club's start to the finals he reflected on the previous season and praised all players for this year's efforts.

“Coming off the back of the 2022 season where five teams made the grand final, we were driven very hard for 2023 to try our hardest to push for another successful year,” he said.

“The interest and numbers during pre-season were the best we have had for many years and all players and coaches were determined to put in a competitive season.

“It is great for all seven teams to make finals, coming from where we were five years ago; only having one football team and just staying afloat.

“It is very rare for a club to have all seven teams make finals and to be a part of that as the first time in our history to do so is a fantastic feeling," Jenkins said.

“It is a credit to all BDFNC coaching staff across all grades for working hard the last few years with recruiting and training to get where we are now.”

"This dedication was reflected in last month’s Ovens and King presentations, where Bonnie Doon represented heavily,"

The reserves football side had a variety of highs and lows this season, finishing third on the final tally – equal with the Benalla All Blacks, but unfortunately has missed the grand final play off being defeated in the elimination game.