VAFA 2025 live stream: Beaumaris v West Brunswick, Premier Women’s Round 10

West Brunswick is confident it can challenge anyone in the VAFA Premier women’s competition after sealing its fourth victory in a row courtesy of a win over Beaumaris in the VAFA Premier Women’s competition. Watch the replay here.

West Brunswick is confident it can challenge anyone in the VAFA Premier Women’s competition after sealing its fourth win in a row.

The visitors beat rivals Beaumaris by 54 points on Saturday at Boss James Reserve, shaking off a disjointed first half to run out 9.11 (65) to 1.3 (9) winners in round 10 of the competition.

The win keeps West Brunswick in touch of the top four ahead of a fortnight where it will play third-placed St Kevin’s and ladder leaders Caulfield.

“We will take a lot of confidence from that win considering where we were at halftime and then to put seven (goals) on in the second half,” West Brunswick coach Ryan Wandel said.

“We know we have a couple of challenging opponents in the next couple of weeks but we can go in with confidence. We have won four on the trot and we can really challenge anyone if we put four quarters together, build that pressure and stick with our game plan.”

The two sides were caught in a tight tussle in the first half, with West Brunswick leading by just nine-points going into the main break.

Bronte Carlin was best on ground for West Brunswick and was well supported by the likes of teammates Taylah Watson, Claudia Piggott, Nahkita Wolfe and Sarah Jolly.

“I thought we were a bit patch in the first half in a lot of areas,” Wandel said.

“Our pressure wasn’t really there, we over-used it a bit. We came out in the second half and tried to simplify how we moved the ball and get it forward. That definitely helped.”

Replay: Beaumaris v West Brunswick (Women’s reserves) - 2025 VAFA Round 10

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If recent form is anything to go by, West Brunswick’s women’s team are starting to hit their peak under coach Ryan Wandel.

Three straight wins have lifted the Magpies into fourth position on the ladder under the first-year mentor who crossed from Coburg at the start of the season.

They’ll now face Beaumaris as they look to strengthen their place in the top-four with the game set to be streamed live and exclusive on KommunityTV.

Both the women’s reserves and premier division matches will be available from 11.55am.

Wandel said he was pleased with the offensive growth of his side in particular across the last three games.

“Our defence has been really good all year at limiting opposition opportunities,” he said.

“We had been getting the ball forward enough but we just hadn’t been able to put it on the scoreboard. That’s something which has changed in the last few weeks.

“There was a period of adjustment with so many new players and a new game plan but I think we’ve shown a lot of improvement.”

Such has been the strong form of the Magpies this season, five players have been selected in the initial Big V women’s squad to take on the Perth Football League.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: 2025 West Brunswick coach Ryan Wandel speaks to his side during the break of their round 6 match against Williamstown CYMS at McAlister Oval, Parkville on 17/5/2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dennis Timm/VAFA Media).

Georgia Alomes, Vic Holt, Sarah Jolly, Sophie Stewart and Taylah Watson are all in contention.

Alomes, who is on Port Melbourne’s VFLW list, and Jolly are dreaming of their first Big V guernseys.

“It’s exciting to see them recognised,” Wandel said.

“Georgia has been brilliant when she’s been available for us and kicked two crucial goals against Kew last weekend.”

Wandel is a current player for West Brunswick’s men’s program, pulling on the boots when time allows.

He said he took on the coaching role as a way of giving back.

“I’ve been here for several years now as a player after moving from Albury-Wodonga when I started uni,” he said.

“I had one training session and nerve left. I’ve tried to bring a positive and upbeat attitude to the role.

“I’m a competitor who just loves sport.”

Originally published as VAFA 2025 live stream: Beaumaris v West Brunswick, Premier Women’s Round 10