VAFA clubs a chance to win iconic Knight poster
Local footy clubs have been granted a unique opportunity to win a Mark Knight poster for their club while also raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal. Find out how you can win.
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Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
Some local footy teams can’t stop winning while others are still searching for a win after multiple years. Check out the longest winning and losing streaks across the state.
Revealed: The local footy team’s eyeing perfect seasons
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
Flag droughts end, grand final tickets booked
Two major premiership droughts ended with a host of clubs book grand final berths on a bumper Saturday of local footy. Check out all the big winners here.
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WATCH: local footy club’s bizarre pre-game warm-up
Hampton Rovers’ under-19s team had a unique pre-game warm-up on Saturday, tackling a hot-air balloon basket, and it proved effective. See the video here.
Scary moment ends game, country guns’ big bags
A local footy match is called off after a scary injury, two country guns duel with big bags and more teams end long losing streaks. Get a full wrap of the action here.
Australia’s local footy competitions need a mercy rule
The 2024 local footy season is still young but a number of battling clubs across Australia have already suffered humiliating record defeats. It’s time leagues considered softening the blow.
‘I found my way home’: Soupy leading Old Brighton’s new chapter
Marcel “Soupy” Bruin couldn’t ignore the call to return to Old Brighton in 2023 and one year on he’s in the hot seat intent on continuing the club’s rise with a few lessons from his mentors.
Matildas star names Melbourne club ‘Reserve Grade Heroes’
A suburban Melbourne football club has won $50,000 after being named Australia’s “Reserve Grade Heroes” by judges, including Matildas star Mary Fowler.
What we learnt on thrilling VAFA weekend
Ex-AFL players firing, a remarkable rise from the Thirds and rising stars making their mark. It’s only the beginning of the weekend talking points from across the VAFA.
VAFA stats: Who shone in the opening round of the season
Familiar names fired while new recruits made a strong first impression as the VAFA season kicked off. Here are the player rankings from every game.
How Old Melburnians upset was built in pre-season
After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Old Melburnians adopted an “A-mentality” over the summer as coach Paul Satterley speaks on his side’s shock round one win and the new faces.
Brown, young guns fire for ‘ready’ Vultures
Mitch Brown fired off 16 shots on goals and several young stars impressed as Parkdale Vultures won its opener. Here’s why they’re “ready to have a crack at something special together.”
Richmond ruck plays VAFA, upsets highlight round one
An AFL listed player taking to the field, stunning upsets and recruits firing all highlighted the VAFA’s opening round. See all the talking points from across the competition.
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