THE PULSE — 3 July 2026
VAFA Player Assistance Program: Supporting Our Community On and Off the Field At the VAFA, we understand that life extends well beyond football. While our players, coaches and umpires dedicate countless hours
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Round 10 VAFA Women’s Rising Star: Izabela Ignjic
The VAFA congratulates Izabela Ignjic from Ormond AFC, who has been nominated as the Round 10 VAFA Women’s Rising Star. Izabela has played five senior games this season in Ormond’s
Round 10 VAFA Men’s Rising Star: Keanu Nadji
The VAFA congratulates Keanu Nadji from Beaumaris Football Club, who has been nominated as the Round 10 VAFA Men’s Rising Star. Keanu was among the best in Beaumaris’ 55-point victory
VAFA Staff Update
Executive GM Football & Projects The VAFA wishes to advise that Martin Stillman has decided to move on from his role as Executive General Manager Football and Projects. Martin was
BSV Round 10 Plays of the Week
See some the best highlights across the VAFA in the Big Screen Video Plays of the Week.
For the Love of the Game’s Week 11 in Review
Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Brayden May run the ruler over another enormous weekend of VAFA action, covering off EVERY senior men’s & women’s competition, plus Holmesglen Under 19 Premier.
Premier B Relegation Race Heats Up Following Big Upsets
Beaumaris 14.14 (98) def Old Melburnians 6.13 (49) Beaumaris climbed out of the relegation zone with a crucial win over the weekend, defeating Old Melburnians by 49 points at Trevor
Old Yarra Breakthrough Win & Hawthorn Climb the Ladder
The Cobras break through for their first win of the season, while the Hawks keep clawing up the ladder in Round 10 of Division 3 Women’s. Old Yarra 1.6 (12)
Elsternwick & MHSOB win big as North Brunswick upsets Canterbury
Elsternwick 21.24 (150) def Aquinas 1.10 (16) Elsternwick recorded their largest win of the season in a 134-point drubbing over Aquinas. The Wicks’ dominance started early as they led by
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