Fresh faces, new coach have Brunswick primed for D1 challenge
After being promoted to Division 1, Brunswick has a new coach and several fresh faces set to ensure they don’t “make up the numbers” this season. Get the coach’s verdict on every recruit.
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New look Hawks aim for more consistency in 2025
Hawthorn Amateur’s bid to make a run at the top-four has been bolstered by a package of recruits while a returning player with VFL experience will help offset the loss of the skipper. See what the club said.
How Sharks plan to blend youth and experience in 2025
After dropping down into Premier C for the first time since 2010, Beaumaris is excited about the future after several young guns experienced VFL pre-seasons. Get the inside word from the Sharks.
Meet the VAFA’s newest team
The VAFA is already the biggest women’s competition in Australia and it’s set to grow this year with a new team set to be included. Here’s what we know.
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Hawkins headed for the VAFA
Former Geelong superstar Tom Hawkins is set to pull on the boots in the VAFA in 2025, linking with a “magical place’’ that left a lasting impression on him as a schoolboy.
‘Completely take the p***’: Inside local footy’s ‘murky’ salary cap
One of local football’s most contentious issues — the salary cap — is under the microscope after Mick McGuane’s Keilor lost its 2023 premiership. As AFL Victoria reviews the cap, we delve into the strong arguments for and against it.
Every in and out across the entire VAFA ahead of 2025
Keep up to date with every in and out across all six divisions of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. See every move here.
Rumour Mill: The race to secure ex-AFL star
An ex-AFL star has moved homes and clubs in the local area have the cheque book out while some of his former teammates might link up together in country footy. That and more in the Rumour Mill.
Package of recruits has Ormond poised to challenge
Ormond coach Kyle Pinto says the Monders are doing “a hell of a lot right” as they look to continue their rise in the VAFA — and a package of recruits will help their cause.
How Swinburne Uni plans to overcome high player turnover
Swinburne University is hopeful of unearthing a “couple of gems” on the eve of the season as the Razorbacks prepare to celebrate a significant milestone in 2025. The rundown on every VAFA D3 club here.
The local footy teams to keep an eye on in 2025
From clubs with massive off-season recruiting drives to those who need to live up to the pressure, these are the local footy teams you need to keep an eye on in 2025.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
‘Footy clubs are beautiful places’: Nathan Brown back at OMs
Old Melburnians hasn’t played finals since Nathan Brown coached six years ago, and now he’s back. He talks about his return, OMs’ list changes and the possibility of Tom Hawkins playing for the club.
Ormond remembers ‘true legend’ of the VAFA
The Ormond Football Club is mourning the loss of its vice-president, remembering him as a man who helped build the club to where it is today on and off the field.
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