VAFA announces Umpire Rising Star Award in honour of Ben Austin
The VAFA is proud to announce the creation of a new award recognising the best young talent in our umpiring ranks, with the perpetual ‘Ben Austin Umpire Rising Star Award’
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VAFA & News Corp announce new 2-year Kommunity TV broadcast partnership
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) is delighted to announce a new two-year broadcast partnership with News Corp Australia’s live streaming platform, Kommunity TV, extending through to the end of
Box Hill North goes into recess for 2026
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) acknowledges the decision of the Box Hill North Football Club to enter a period of recess for the 2026 season. This is a disappointing outcome for
Ormond legend to play 450th game
52 year-old Damien Cleary continues to defy Father Time, preparing to play his 450th game of open-age amateur footy when he runs out for Ormond in Round 1 this Saturday.
The Amateur Footballer Record Transitions to a Digital Future
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) is announcing that The Amateur Footballer Record will conclude in its traditional format as the league continues its evolution toward a dynamic digital future. As audiences’ information
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
VAFA Leaders Selected for AFL Victoria’s 2026 Lead Your Way Program
The VAFA is pleased to confirm that three leaders from across our competition have been selected to participate in AFL Victoria’s ‘Lead Your Way’ Program in 2026. Over the past two years, ten leaders from the
112 VAFA players signed to VFL lists in 2026!
The VAFA continues to attract enormous interest from VFL and AFL recruiters, with an incredible 112 VAFA players signed by VFL clubs for season 2026, reconfirming the League as a
VAFA Media applications open for 2026
Applications are now open to join the award-winning VAFA Media team for season 2026. The team has exploded over the last couple of seasons, creating opportunities for aspiring broadcasters and
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