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
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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
2026 Premier C Men’s Fixture released
The 2026 Premier C Men’s fixture has dropped, and it promises to be a fascinating season, with plenty of coaching changes, a couple of accomplished teams returning from Premier B,
2026 Premier B Men’s Fixture released
The 2026 Premier B Men’s fixture has been released, and, as in 2025, this section is shaping up to be one of the tightest and most exciting in the entire
From tragedy to triumph
It was a tragedy that rocked Australia. Two 19-year-olds exploring the world, taken far too soon by methanol poisoning in Laos in November 2024. It hit the Beaumaris Football Club
2025 Flag Feature – La Trobe Uni’s long road to the top
Sam Greene began as a reluctant coach. Originally from Warrnambool, she moved to Melbourne in 2009 to study Accounting & Finance at La Trobe and joined the inaugural women’s team,
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