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VAFA
‘You should get eyes on this guy’: How De La will attack Premier return
De La Salle is gearing up for a return to the VAFA’s top comp and coach Nick Hyland says his side — bolstered by strong retention and three good recruits — won’t shy away from the awaiting challenge.
How new coach plans to steer VAFA power
A VAFA Premier club has turned to an experienced and decorated player to steer it into its next phase. He reveals his coaching strategy, an update on the list and what he thinks his new side can achieve.
VAFA club secures ex-AFL Tiger and Eagle
Old Ivanhoe has landed one of the recruits of the VAFA off-season, securing a former Richmond and West Coast Eagles midfielder.
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Dakota’s rare medal double despite knee agony
Not even a torn ACL mid-season could stop Dakota Villiva from dominating the VAFA Premier Women competition in 2024 and she has now been paid the ultimate honour after displaying incredible bravery.
Footballer’s fightback from horror injury to win unique honour
A Melbourne footballer who lost vision in one eye in a horror on-field incident will be the inaugural winner of a club award carrying his name. Here is what we know.
‘I think I may have committed’: Champion forward set for local footy run
Lining up at full back in the second division of one competition just got a whole lot tougher, with goal kicking great Tom Hawkins revealing his plan to play local footy in 2025.
Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
Watch replays: Cardinals break VAFA premiership drought
Old Scotch have ridden a wave of momentum to the club’s first premiership title in 46 years – in the process driving a dagger into the hearts of Old Brighton. Watch the VAFA grand final REPLAY and find out which players made the difference in the decider.
How Canterbury broke through after three-year rollercoaster
Canterbury had experienced the highs and lows of finals footy in the last three years but finally lifted the premiership cup on Saturday. Here’s how the Cobras reached a club first.
Ranked: Every VAFA Premier B and C player
With the season now finished, we’ve broken down the key numbers behind every player in the VAFA Premier B and C competitions. See where you ranked.
Ranked: Every VAFA Premier Men’s player in season 2024
With the grand final days away, we’ve broken down the key numbers behind every player in the VAFA Premier Men’s competition for season 2024. See where you ranked.
‘They’ve got bright futures’: Bloods youngsters shine in decider
A trio of rising stars from Old Haileybury stole the show on the VAFA’s biggest stage and proved why they should be playing more regularly at a higher level. Plus, the unsung heroes who deserve their own praise.
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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