2026 Season Start Date & Men’s Premier Section Structure
The 2026 VAFA Football Season will commence on Saturday, 18th April, two weeks after Easter following strong feedback from many club Presidents suggesting that the length of the season was
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VAFA Golf Classic returns to Kingston Heath in 2026
After a successful launch in 2025, the annual VAFA Golf Classic will return to one of the world’s best golf courses in 2026, with bookings now open for Kingston Heath
Vale Ben Austin
The VAFA community is in mourning after umpire Ben Austin tragically passed away following a cricketing accident. Ben was an emerging star in the VAFA umpiring scene, officiating in the
VAFA & NextGen Unite continue to strengthen community connection
The VAFA is proud to continue its partnership with Next Gen Unite (NGU) in 2025, supporting a community-driven initiative with a strong vision to strengthen connections and address key issues
Three new VAFA Life Members inducted
Three wonderful servants of the VAFA were recognised and honoured as they received their Life Membership at the 2025 VAFA Awards Night. GEORGE VOYAGE George’s involvement with the VAFA began
Celebrating individual excellence – the 2025 VAFA League Best & Fairest Winners!
The vote counts for every VAFA senior & Under 19 section (excluding William Buck Premier) League Best & Fairest have been conducted for season 2025. VAFA Media’s Jason Bennett &
VAFA launches Official App
The Victorian Amateur Football Association is proud to announce the launch of the Official VAFA App, giving supporters, players, coaches and volunteers a new way to stay connected with Australia’s
The nuts & bolts of Finals fixturing: Inside the VAFA with CEO Jason Reddick
Finals are the most exciting time on the VAFA footy calendar, but it’s no simple task to manage 31 different finals series across eight weeks. In this episode of our
Vale John Robinson
The VAFA is sad to announce the passing of Life Member John Robinson, who passed away in Dandenong on the 18th of August 2025. John was a renowned gentlemen who served
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