Possible Clues:

• Avoid parties with favourite from the south
• Avoid, or try dodge, a question or duty
• Avoid team on short journey
• Gasped out loud: maybe dog's set about duck
• Avoid sun at first, despite shivering
• Find a way around team on stage
• Skillfully avoid
• Audibly moaned over sweetheart's raised skirt
• Avoid date in Rome blocking advance?
• Avoid putting favourites back on team