The 2025 Division 2 Men’s season was full of ups and downs. Grand Finalists Old Yarra Cobras and St Mary’s Salesian were a step above the rest of the competition, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing for either side.

St Mary’s Salesian broke a 32-year premiership drought with a thrilling three-point win over Old Yarra Cobras.

The loss means the South Melbourne have played finals – but missed the Grand Final – for the third consecutive year.

The first week of Division 2 Men’s finals saw two thrilling encounters, with South Melbourne Districts and Old Yarra Cobras each winning their respective matches by less than a goal.

An upset win to West Brunswick sees the Old Yarra Cobras leapfrog into top spot to claim the minor premiership, while Aquinas survived a close encounter with Hawthorn to avoid the wooden spoon.

Three big questions remain heading into the last round of the Division 2 Men’s home and away season – who will finish on top, who will finish fourth, and who will avoid the wooden spoon?

Three of the four finalists in Division 2 Men’s have been decided, but which team will steal fourth spot?

Round 15 of the Division 2 Men’s competition saw the top two sides switch places on the ladder, while four sides continue to jostle for the last spot in the finals.

The top two teams in Division 2 Men’s are all but confirmed, but competition remains hot on the rest of the table.

Round 13 of the Division 2 Men’s competition featured several entertaining games despite the blustery conditions.

The Division 2 Men’s ladder leaders showed why they are one of the teams to beat in 2025, while Canterbury continued their mid-season surge.

Round 11 of the Division 2 Men’s saw St Mary’s Salesian concede top spot after losing for the first time on the road in 2025.

The Canterbury Cobras recorded their second victory for the season that has significant implications on their opponent.

Just two wins separate third from seventh after Round 9 of the Division 2 Men’s competition.

The last round of the Division 2 Men’s competition before the bye saw the visiting teams win four of the five matches.

All 10 teams in the Division 2 Men’s competition have now chalked up at least one win in season 2025.

Round 6 of the Division 2 Men’s competition saw Old Yarra Cobras and St Mary’s Salesian deliver strong performances to maintain the top two spots on the ladder, while South Melbourne registered their second win of the season. 

The matchup between ladder leaders Whitefriars and Old Yarra Cobras was abandoned part way through the second quarter after a player fell awkwardly during a marking contest.