Club statement

The Preston Football Club has released a statement following Monday's special meeting.

A special meeting was convened at Preston City Oval on Monday evening, where it was unanimously passed, following concerning and robust discussion about the management of the club from 2021 to May 2025, and appropriation of revenue in that time, that the Preston Football Club should go into voluntary liquidation.

A gathering of 75 people (including proxy voters) openly shared their thoughts and asked questions as to how and why monies were outstanding to players and coaches at the end of the 2025 season, and how the club had acquired debts owing to the ATO and service providers since 2022.

The club is now strongly considering its position in other areas.

Treasurer Zoran Havranek and President Neil Howard spoke about the deep financial crisis the club had entered into over the past two to three seasons with debts owing to apparel firms, utility providers, professional medical providers and security personnel, coaches, and other creditors.

It was also identified a toxic air and a level of distrust involving the coaches and players against the then-board of directors evolved in 2024 and early 2025 following a number of unfortunate incidents.

Sadly, at 7pm on 15 December 2025, the club resolved the inevitability.

As previously advised, at the conclusion of the liquidation process, the club is deregistered. Until that time, Preston will endeavour to provide updates to members, supporters, and the general public.