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.
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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
VAFA Staff Update
Following a recent review of organisational operations, the VAFA has undertaken a staffing restructure that has resulted in the departure of the Head of Digital and Media, Cameron Voss. Cameron first joined the VAFA as a
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
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