Ex-AFL players coach teams to glory
Champions were crowned across the state in local footy with coaching guns helping their teams get to the top. Here is the wrap of all the grand final action from Saturday.
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REPLAY: Old Scotch VAFA fairytale claims biggest scalp yet
The Cardinals will face Old Brighton in the Premier Men’s decider on Friday afternoon after knocking over St Kevins in an exciting preliminary final. Catch up on the REPLAY.
Revealed: Local footy’s best players of 2024
The 2024 local footy season is coming to a close and to celebrate, we’ve named our best players from the 2024 season. Here’s who made the list.
Hill’s hopes to shortcut concussion protocols hits roadblock
AFL Victoria has revealed its verdict on a bid by one of local footy’s best players to avoid missing playing in a grand final by one day. Here’s what we know.
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How Fitzroy broke through for VAFA history
Fitzroy created another significant piece at Brunswick Street Oval and the young guns were front and centre. Here’s who stole the show including a rising key forward.
Inside Old Ivanhoe’s hot start to the season
Old Ivanhoe is sitting on top of the VAFA Premier B ladder after the opening month. Coach Jarrod Gieschen speaks on his side’s form, maintaining the premiership list and the two AFL recruits.
VAFA talking points: Ex-AFL names fire, Ormond’s family affair
Every VAFA division is quickly beginning to take shape after four rounds of action. Here are all the key talking points from the weekend.
How ‘impressive’ Melbourne-listed ruck landed in local footy
A Melbourne-listed ruckman made a local footy appearance on Saturday and the coach “couldn’t’ be happier with him”.
Records broken as some streaks end in local footy
A country club breaks two records in one day as a metro club pays tribute to a club great who passed during the week. Check out the talking points from Local Footy.
REPLAYS: Desperate Blues hang on as wayward Cardinals fall just short
At one stage Old Scotch had kicked more than four times as many behinds as goals. That they found their range late on and got so close only serves to add to their frustration. Relive all the action.
VAFA rankings: Ex-Dons go large, familiar names rise
Two former Bombers went big in their respective VAFA games while some of the competition’s best produced big performances. See all the numbers.
Ten lessons from the VAFA: Young forwards making their mark
Young forwards kicking goals for fun, an unfortunate concussion pre-game and a senior return three years in the making highlighted the VAFA on the weekend. See the talking points.
Why Snowdogs can ‘build belief’ after statement win
St Bernard’s marked its return to the VAFA’s top tier with a statement win over last year’s grand finalists. Coach Steve Alessio speaks on the impact it could have and the performances of two stars.
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.
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