Ultimate guide: Everything you need to know for the VAFA D1 season
The VAFA Division 1 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.
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Why ‘opportunity’ is a key theme for Ajax
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.
Where the VAFA Division 2 season will be won and lost
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.
Why an even season of VAFA footy awaits
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.
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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.
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