Perfect Gryphons eye premiership hat-trick
After a perfect 18-0 season that delivered a second successive flag in 2025, Glen Eira/Old McKinnon will be chasing VAFA immortality – a premiership hat-trick – in 2026. Coach Mel
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VAFA celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
On International Women’s Day 2026, the VAFA proudly celebrates the extraordinary contribution of women across our Association. As the home of the largest women’s Australian Rules football competition in the
Paul Gilmour appointed Big V Under 19s coach
The VAFA is pleased to announce that former Big V Under 19 player and St Bernard’s Under 19 coach Paul Gilmour will coach the Big V Under 19 team that
2026 Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s Fixture
The Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition provided some thrilling footy in 2025, with so much exciting young talent on display putting on an incredible finals series that elevated the
Tom Purcell appointed Big V Women’s coach
The VAFA is delighted to announce that four-time VAFA premiership coach Tom Purcell will take the reins of the Big V Women’s program for season 2026. Purcell coached St Kevin’s
2026 Division 3 Men’s Fixture Released
The VAFA Division 3 Men’s fixture for 2026 has been released. Division 3 moves to a six-team structure in 2026, with Hawthorn joining the division following relegation from Division 2.
2026 Division 2 Men’s Fixture Released
The VAFA Division 2 Men’s fixture for 2026 has been released, setting the stage for another highly competitive season. The season commences on Saturday, April 18. Power House secured promotion to Division 2
2026 Division 1 Men’s Fixture released
The 2026 VAFA Division 1 Men’s fixture has been released ahead of what shapes as another highly competitive season. The season commences on April 18. St Mary’s Salesian secured promotion to
Become a VAFA Umpire in 2026! Pre-Season Training begins this week
VAFA Umpire Pre-Season Training gets underway on Wednesday 18th February, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all field, boundary and goal umpires back for the 2026 season. Whether you’re returning
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