Package of recruits has Ormond poised to challenge
Ormond coach Kyle Pinto says the Monders are doing “a hell of a lot right” as they look to continue their rise in the VAFA — and a package of recruits will help their cause.
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How Swinburne Uni plans to overcome high player turnover
Swinburne University is hopeful of unearthing a “couple of gems” on the eve of the season as the Razorbacks prepare to celebrate a significant milestone in 2025. The rundown on every VAFA D3 club here.
The local footy teams to keep an eye on in 2025
From clubs with massive off-season recruiting drives to those who need to live up to the pressure, these are the local footy teams you need to keep an eye on in 2025.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
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Ranked: The top 70 local footy clubs of 2024
After a stunning year of local footy we’ve ranked our top 70 clubs as the best in Melbourne. Did we get it right? See who we say is number one and lodge your own vote.
Pirate push: New coach, recruits for hungry VAFA club
MPFNL premiership coach Brendan Dunne talks about why he jumped at the chance to lead Old Peninsula, VAFA’s hungriest club.
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.
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