{"id":183799,"date":"2026-04-02T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=183799"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:36:09","slug":"bpca-top-4-season-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/sport\/bpca-top-4-season-review\/","title":{"rendered":"BPCA top 4 season review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AS ONE of the tightest BPCA seasons comes to a close, the top four set the benchmark, with three teams set to reset for another shot at glory in 2026-27.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barwon Heads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It was a perfect season for the Seagulls, who did not drop a match and were barely challenged throughout their campaign. Avenged their grand final loss to claim the 2025-26 premiership, with a season so impressive it could be the start of a long-term dynasty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Queenscliff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Coutas reached the grand final after a slow start to the season, thanks to a mix of batting and bowling firepower. Despite going down in the ultimate match, can take pride in being the only side to truly challenge a dominant Barwon Heads outfit. Plenty to look forward to in the future, with young gun Jordan Monahan taking out the Ray Menzies Medal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anglesea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This season was an up-and-down campaign for the Roos, who dominated in some matches across the season but then dropped their bundle in others. Did enough to make a finals berth, but unfortunately faced an unstoppable Barwon Heads in the semi-final. Individually, Dylan Taylor enjoyed a strong season with 27 wickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrabool<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bulls soared into the top four after starting the season 3-6 and spending the majority of their campaign on the outside looking in. Went down in a valiant battle against Queenscliff in the semi-final, but should take plenty of confidence into next season should they turn some of their early losses around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AS ONE of the tightest BPCA seasons comes to a close, the top four set the benchmark, with three teams set to reset for another shot at glory in 2026-27. Barwon Heads It was a perfect season for the Seagulls, who did not drop a match and were barely challenged throughout their campaign. 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