A Fresh Start: Telfs and Traun Reunite in Division 2
The 2025 Division 2 schedule is out,and it features a surprising reunion: the Telfs Patriots and Steelsharks Traun,teams that few expected to see facing each other again at this level.
Just a few years ago, Telfs shocked the Austrian Football League (AFL) by making the playoffs in their debut season. However,their success was short-lived. A series of setbacks, including game cancellations and penalties, led to dismal 1-9 and 0-10 seasons in 2023 and 2024 respectively, resulting in a two-tier demotion.
The Austrian football Federation (AFBÖ) explained the decision, stating that the move allows Telfs to “realign the club – in an habitat in which success is possible.” This suggests a strategic retreat to rebuild and regain their footing.
Traun’s decline was more gradual. After achieving only one or two wins per season from 2017 to 2023, the Upper Austrians realized that competing in the AFL was becoming increasingly difficult. The emergence of strong teams like Znojmo and Salzburg further solidified their position outside the playoff race.
A quarterback’s departure to Berlin before the final game of the 2024 season, coupled with a canceled away game in Graz, sealed their fate. Traun finished the season with a 0-10 record, relegating them to Division 2 alongside Telfs.
Division 2: A New Chapter
The 2025 Division 2 season promises exciting matchups, notably for Traun. While their AFL attendance wasn’t substantially higher than their Division 1 days, the Steel Sharks now face local rivals like Ried and Wels, potentially drawing larger crowds than some Bundesliga games.Telfs can also look forward to thrilling encounters.Their season opener against Traun on March 30th will be a nostalgic clash of AFL veterans. Later in the season, they’ll face Schwaz in two highly anticipated games: a Friday Night Game in Schwaz on April 11th and a Sunday evening showdown in Telfs on June 29th.
New Faces and Familiar Foes
Joining Telfs and Traun in Division 2 are Stockerau, promoted from Division 3, and Gmunden, who voluntarily moved down after a 2-6 season. Schwadorf remains in Division 2 after a winless 0-8 season, while Bischofshofen has ceased operations after cancelling all their 2024 games. The Vienna Vikings 2, who were promoted to Division 1, are also absent.
Conference A will feature Telfs Patriots, Steelsharks Traun, Gladiators Ried, Huskies Wels, Upper Styrian Rhinos, and Schwaz Hammers.
Conference B comprises Danube Dragons 2, Blue Hawks, Carnuntum Legionaries, AFC Grizzlies, Ebenfurth Mustangs, and Weinviertel Spartans.
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