Why ex-AFL umpire is taking on Ammos coaching gig
An ex-AFL umpire of almost 300 games explains his move into the coaches’ box at a VAFA Division 2 club, and how he plans to prepare his side for a fruitful 2021 season.
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Ex-AFL star: Reduced local salary caps will lead players to ammos
Former AFL star Jarrod Waite says joining an amateur club was “one of the smartest things” he has done. Here’s why he believes reduced salary caps in local football will lead players to amateur clubs — and it has nothing to do with footy.
Five-time premiership coach exits VAFA power
University Blues president Tim Rourke gives an update on the VAFA Premier club’s search for a new coach and its playing list after the departure of its 2019 premiership mentor.
‘Beauie boys’ strut their stuff for Sydney Swans
What do Sydney Swans players Cal Sinclair, Oli Florent, Hayden McLean and Joel Amartey have in common? They all played junior football for Beaumaris Sharks.
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VAFA clubs tell association proposed changes unwelcome
“IF IT ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the general consensus from Victorian Amateur Football Association clubs after the league asked for feedback on its proposed regionalisation of Divisions 1 to 4.
Lions keen to repeat the leap
HISTORY says back-to-back promotions in the Victorian Amateur Football Association marks the end to a club’s rise through the grades, but Therry Penola is looking to buck that trend.
Old Scotch stuns the champs
OLD Scotch kickstarted its Premier season with an outstanding win over reigning premiers University Blacks on Saturday.
Boundy sets finals target for VAFA club Old Paradians
A BRIEF taste of finals in 2014 has left Old Paradians wanting more, with coach David Boundy declaring the club wants to make a real impact over the VAFA season.
Blues ready for major step
NORTHERN Blues expect to face a standard of football greater than anything they have previously encountered throughout 2015.
Campbell bolsters Snowdogs’ forward stocks
TWO former AFL forwards will patrol St Bernard’s forward 50 this season in a frightening prospect for opposition defenders.
Parkside primed for new start
PARKSIDE will be out to lay the foundations for success this year on its return to the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
No signs of flag hangover at reigning VAFA premier Uni Blacks
LUKE O’Connell has had no reason to go shopping for bacon, eggs, Berocca or other hangover cures throughout University Blacks pre-season.
No.1 chance falls from Northern Football League’s grip
THE Northern Football League has been left to rue its inaccuracy in front of goal after letting the chance to be crowned Melbourne’s No.1 competition slip through its grasp.
Uni Blues star Thomas Mackenzie out for year after cruel blow
UNIVERSITY Blues’ grand final hero Thomas Mackenzie will miss the entire 2015 Victorian Amateur Football Association season after sustaining a serious knee injury in a practice match.
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