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.
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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.
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REPLAYS: Caulfield surge continues with big win over University
An eight-goal first half was the catalyst behind Grammarians’ third VAFA Premier Women’s victory a row. Check out the Reserves/Premier REPLAYS.
2014 Vic Metro v Vic Country blockbuster: Where are they now?
A decade ago, the best local footy players in Victoria went head-to-head in just the second game of its kind. But how many who took to the field are still playing? See where they are now.
‘We’re good enough’: VAFA Hawks daring to dream
Just like its AFL counterparts, the VAFA’s Hawthorn is making an unlikely finals push. It’s all come from the move of a “stable” defender in a season where the Hawks have created club history.
The phone call which sparked St John’s 2024 season
Under new coach Tim Edwards, St John’s is right in the premiership mix as he gives an insight into taking on the job, convincing guys to play again and the four father-sons carrying on a legacy.
VAFA Verdict: Snowdogs hero’s shock return, big names fire
A St Bernard’s favourite made a shock return, Old Xavs bolstered by two huge inclusions and the hottest talking points. It’s all in the VAFA Verdict.
Local footy wrap: Streaks survive and contenders emerge
The longest winning streak in local footy was given its biggest test, other contenders emerged, relegation battles were won and a milestone man delivered in perfect style. Catch-up on all of Saturday’s local footy action.
Pirates chase VAFA finals berth and new coach
Old Peninsula’s late bid for finals went up a gear with a 109-point win, while the Pirates outline their “2030 plan’’ and chase for a new coach.
Footballer left blind in one eye after horror collision
A fundraiser has been launched to help support a Melbourne local footballer who has been left blind in one eye and faces a long road to recovery after a horror collision. Here’s how you can help.
REPLAYS: Collegians v Old Xaverians, VAFA Premier Men
Split by a minute amount of percentage on the ladder, these two teams brought a finals-like atmosphere to Harry Trott Oval. Relive the Reserve/Premier double header LIVE now.
How ‘selfless’ Cleary became Ormond’s everything man
Ormond’s Damien Cleary will break the VAFA games record this weekend but for all his on field achievements, it is off the field where he has had the greatest impact, writes BRAYDEN MAY.
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