
Champions of Change: Celebrating Women Coaches in the VAFA
This July, the VAFA proudly joins AFL Victoria in celebrating Women’s Coaching Month, now in its fifth year. The 2025 theme, “Champions of Change,” recognises the powerful role women and
Westbourne Grammarians maintained their position in the top four with a 26-point victory over Richmond Central at Kevin Bartlett Reserve. The Warriors trailed by one point at half time but fired with five unanswered goals across the third and fourth quarters. Chris Hudson was best afield for the Warriors while Mitch Broughton impressed for the Snakes.
Manningham Cobras clocked their eighth win of the season with a 61-point victory over Canterbury at Koonung Reserve. The Cobras led by 12 points at the first break before igniting with 10 goals to four thereafter. Cory Meloury booted a game-high four goals for Manningham as they await the return of Kane Maghamez, while Cameron Woods was best afield for Canterbury.
Aquinas claimed their fourth consecutive victory, defeating Parkside by 33 points at Aquinas College. The Bloods booted seven goals to one in the first half and were rarely threatened with both sides kicking two each to see out the match. Joshua Robertson kicked three goals for the Bloods and Lachlan Barnes was BOG, while Isaac Romano kicked two for the Red Devils.
This July, the VAFA proudly joins AFL Victoria in celebrating Women’s Coaching Month, now in its fifth year. The 2025 theme, “Champions of Change,” recognises the powerful role women and
The VAFA congratulates Ryder Mantello from Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 11 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Ryder is ranked 24th for average
The ladder is heating up more every week, with plenty of teams on equal points vying for spots and some only outside the top four on percentage; with each round