Tackle Your Feelings kicks off strong in 2026
The Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program has officially launched for the 2026 VAFA season, continuing as a key initiative supporting mental health and wellbeing across the competition. With the VAFA’s
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2025 Flag Feature – Tonner time at last!
Old Brighton entered the 2025 Premier Men’s competition as both the hunter AND the hunted. Externally, the club was widely seen as the clear premiership favourite, yet internally, the Tonners
2026 Women’s Divisional Fixtures released
The VAFA Women’s competition will feature five Divisions in 2026, and the fixtures have been released, with Round 1 kicking off on Saturday, April 18. All five Women’s Divisions will
Joy Division! For the Love of the Game’s 2026 Divisional Preview Show
Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Brayden May return with the VAFA’s award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, for another season! First up, the boys are deep diving
2026 Premier B Women’s Fixture released
The Premier B Women’s fixture has been released for the 2026 season, following last week’s section swap between Westbourne Grammarians (now Premier Women’s) and Old Melburnians (Premier B). It will
Westbourne steps up to William Buck Premier Women’s for first time
It’s a proud and historic day for Westbourne Grammarians, with the exciting news that the club is rising into the top-tier Premier Women’s competition for the first time in season
Complimentary Uniform for New VAFA Umpires
The VAFA is making it easier than ever to get started in umpiring in 2026, with a complimentary uniform offer for all newly registered VAFA umpires. New umpires will receive a
VAFA Board Update
VAFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Raftery, Richard Smith and Sharon Read as Directors on the VAFA Board. Sharon Read is known to the Clubs as she
Luke Beveridge to headline VAFA Season Launch
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 VAFA Season Launch on Wednesday, April 15, at River’s Edge on the banks of the Yarra. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Western Bulldogs
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