Angus Bunker Smith: from VAFA umpire to VFL
The VAFA Umpires Department is thrilled to announce the exciting promotion of Angus Bunker Smith, one of the VAFA’s standout field umpires, to the VFL. This significant milestone is a
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Who will win the VAFA’s hottest section of 2025? For the Love of the Game’s Premier B Preview
To be or not to be… Will Premier B Men’s be the VAFA’s most competitive section in 2025? Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay look ahead to a blockbuster
Western Bulldogs legend launches Girls & Women’s Footy Academy
“We’re keen to help girls across the western suburbs. They don’t have to play for Westbourne but can join our Academy, come down and do one session a week with
2025 Division 3 Men’s Fixture
The 2025 VAFA Division 3 Men’s fixture has dropped, and there are plenty of great games to look forward to in what looks to be a highly competitive section. Canterbury
Ogettes step up to the top flight after history-making flag
“We’ve got the chance for our program to take the next step and they’re ready for it. We’re now playing in the best local women’s competition in Australia. If we
2025 Division 2 Men’s Fixture
The 2025 VAFA Division 2 Men’s fixture has been released, and it’s shaping to be another hotly-contested section again this year. With Elsternwick and Brunswick rising to Division 1, Canterbury
Summer lovin’: Old Scotch coaches reflect on 2024 flag glory
With VAFA clubs returning to the training track, Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay return to the studio to wrap up season 2024 and look ahead to 2025 with
VAFA umpiring great recognised in Australia Day honours
Wayne Hinton has devoted his adult life to umpiring footy, and that lifetime of service has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025
VAFA Umpire Recruitment now open
The VAFA is now recruiting new boundary, field, and goal umpires for the 2025 season. You don’t need any prior experience to begin – everyone is welcome to join the
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