Winners, losers and stars from the weekend’s VAFA
Premierships were won, promotion was earned and heroes were made as the VAFA’s finals series ramped up on the weekend. See how the coaches reacted and how it played out.
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Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
Coaches’ verdicts: Where the VAFA Division 2 decider will be won
Brunswick and Elsternwick are dreaming of premiership success to end their respective VAFA seasons. Both coaches break down the key areas and dangerous players in Saturday’s grand final.
Coaches’ verdicts: Where the VAFA Division 1 decider will be won
Parkside and Prahran are dreaming of premiership success to end their respective VAFA seasons. Both coaches break down the key areas and dangerous players in Saturday’s grand final.
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Local footy wrap: Mitch Robinson injured, Howe slots 10
Upset wins and bumper goal hauls made news in local footy, while ex-AFL star Mitch Robinson was injured in a country league game. See the highlights from Saturday’s local action.
Gallery: Our best photos from local footy
There was plenty of action across Melbourne’s local footy fields last weekend. Check out our favourites here.
The young guns leading Collegians red hot form
Collegians didn’t panic after dropping the first two games and several young guns have caught the eye since. Jordie McKenzie gives an insight into their development.
Inter-league drought over, winning streaks crash
Country footy heavyweights Goulburn Valley and Ovens and Murray went head-to-head, Keilor raises the bar and a number of winnings streaks came to a crashing halt.
Ranked: The VAFA’s top-40 players in 2024 so far
The first third of the VAFA Premier Division season has been run and won. Faces, old and new, are making their mark on the competition in 2024. See the top-40 ranked players.
The moments which help end Chadstone’s 3256-day drought
Chadstone coach Luke Nally always felt a win wasn’t too far away for his side after a return to VAFA division footy in 2024. He gives an insight into his emotions and breaking the drought.
The highs and lows of the latest VAFA action
An ex-AFL forward’s massive display, an emotional win in Division 3 and a former Australian gymnast’s stunning start to their footy career. All that and more in the VAFA wrap.
‘Need to improve quickly’: Why SKOB mentor was frustrated
St Kevin’s coach Anthony Lynch has expressed his frustrations despite his side coming away with a win over Fitzroy declaring they must “improve quickly” if they’re to keep winning games.
Six in 66: Brighton prevails at unhappy hunting ground
With six wins in 66 years at Xavier, Brighton Grammar already had its backs up against the wall. With the “narrative” seemingly already written, several “unheralded” players inspired victory.
The biggest lessons from the VAFA’s weekend action
The VAFA’s most in-form teams continued to climb the ladder while the competition’s newest faces continued to make their mark. Here’s who impressed across the weekend.
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