New Ajax coach Lachlan Buszard has spoken of the opportunity which lays ahead of his side this season. With three key players, including the leading goalkicker, from last season out, the Jackas are backing the kids.
The VAFA Division 2 season is days away and we’ve broken down every club’s hopes. See all the new faces, the exits, the players set to shape their side’s season and our verdict.
The 2025 Victorian Amateur Football Association season is shaping up as a thriller with coaches predicting even battles across all six divisions. Here’s a look at the year ahead.
At the start of the year, the VAFA’s newest club didn’t exist, it was just an idea. Here’s how the Port Melbourne Chargers were built from the ground up.
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.
There was plenty of action across Melbourne’s local footy fields last weekend. Check out our favourites here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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