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.
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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.
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Why hotly debated VAFA finish was correct
The VAFA has backed in one of its umpires, described as having “balls of steel”, for paying a free kick and 50m penalty after the siren in a tight grand final. See the vision here.
Winners, losers and stars from the weekend’s VAFA
Premierships were won, promotion was earned and heroes were made as the VAFA’s finals series ramped up on the weekend. See how the coaches reacted and how it played out.
Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
Coaches’ verdicts: Where the VAFA Division 2 decider will be won
Brunswick and Elsternwick are dreaming of premiership success to end their respective VAFA seasons. Both coaches break down the key areas and dangerous players in Saturday’s grand final.
Coaches’ verdicts: Where the VAFA Division 1 decider will be won
Parkside and Prahran are dreaming of premiership success to end their respective VAFA seasons. Both coaches break down the key areas and dangerous players in Saturday’s grand final.
Ginni-style GF prep, $1999 is unders and the QR code highlight reel
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
‘I feel sick for him’: VAFA superstar ruled out of premiership race
One of the best local footballers in Melbourne is set to miss his side’s finals campaign after going down with concussion on Saturday.
Grand final wins and a shock or two
Finals accelerated in local footy with plenty of grand final winners as elsewhere there were stunning results as teams looked to qualify for the decider. Here are the talking points from Saturday’s football.
Watch replay: Tonners barely hold on to finish VAFA season undefeated at home
Old Brighton almost gave up a 41-point lead and will be looking over their shoulder at St Kevin’s ahead of the finals after a thrilling final-round clash. Watch the must-see REPLAY.
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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