'We need a decision': Club President Neil Howard speaks on 2026 season

Preston Football Club President Neil Howard has discussed the club's financial situation ahead of a decision on 2026.

Neil Howard, President of the Preston Football Club, has today addressed the club's financial position ahead of an AFL decision on the 2026 season.

Speaking to Paul Amy in CODE Sports, Howard says "we need a decision" and "we have to know one way or the other".

A business plan for the 2026 VFL season was submitted to the AFL a fortnight ago. Howard has confirmed the club has received "pledges from sponsors and for memberships but we can't advance anything because we don’t know where we stand".

"They (AFL) organised an audit and they know exactly what our position is. They have our business strategy plan. They’ve had that now for two weeks. It’s not a heavy document and it speaks for itself."

Howard says the Preston board is "committed, had acted with honesty and integrity, and deserved the chance to improve the Bullants on and off the field".

The club continues to work hard behind the scenes and is committed to providing our members and supporters with updates.

To donate to Preston:

Account name: Preston Football Club Inc

BSB: 633-000

Account number: 141642843

You can read more details and Neil Howard's full comments in Paul Amy's article here.