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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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
VAFA Media recognised at AFL Victoria Community Media Awards
VAFA Media has continued its success at the 2025 AFL Victoria Community Media Awards, adding two more awards to the Most Outstanding Match-Day Radio Coverage Award won in 2024. This
2026 VAFA Golf Day hits the mark
The golfing gods were shining on Tuesday for the second annual VAFA Golf Classic, delivering a beautiful morning at the spectacular Kingston Heath. A full field of 92 players headed
Big V Coaching applications open
With three of our four 2025 Big V head coaches taking up fantastic opportunities to further their footballing careers, applications are now open to coach the: The Big V Women
VAFA ex-President awarded OAM in Australia Day Honours
The VAFA congratulates former President Andrew Langford-Jones on receiving an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his services to community football and golf in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list.
Three new VAFA Life Members anointed
The VAFA congratulates Ian Cordner, Davina Connors-Calhaem, and Michael Sholly who were approved as Life Members at the 2025 VAFA Annual General Meeting last week. The nominations were introduced by
2026 VAFA On-Field Rule Changes
The VAFA have introduced a number of rule changes across all competitions ahead of the 2026 season. The rule changes are in line with the AFL rule changes which were
2026 William Buck Premier Men’s Fixture released
The 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s fixture has been unveiled, with Old Brighton to unfurl its first senior men’s flag in the opening round against St Bernard’s on Saturday April
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