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Mentone Panthers roaring in 2024
The Mentone Panthers have returned to the VAFA competition in 2024 with success on and off the field. Formerly known as the Old Mentonians Football club, the Panthers went into

Teams test their match fitness in Round 1
The gun has sounded and all 10 teams in Division 2 are off the blocks after their first game on the park in 2024. Whilst it is too soon to

Round 1 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star: Jack Behnk
The VAFA congratulates Jack Behnk from St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 1. Jack delivered a stellar performance in the first match

Teams find their feet with some big margins in Div 3’s season opener
Callum Farquhar After a long off-season, the new formation of Division 3 football is finally underway. There were big wins and tight contests across the board, as every club aimed

It’s game on in William Buck Premier Men’s
Jason Bennett Round 1 of 2024 William Buck Premier Men’s was as competitive and unpredictable as anticipated, with the reigning champs toppled and the two newcomers playing a classic nailbiter.

Old Brighton make moves early in Premier Under 19’s
After facing a tough Old Brighton outfit to open their 2024 campaign, St Bedes/Mentone Tigers bounced back in Round 2, defeating Williamstown CYMS by a thumping 59 points. In the

Parkdale and AJAX dominate as Premier C Men’s launches in 2024
Raj Johnston The first round of the Premier C Men’s competition for 2024 had a bit of everything. Big wins, close losses, minimal skill errors, and big bags of goals

2023 Grand Finalists pick up where they left off
Lauren Atkinson Football is back for the William Buck Premier Women’s competition in 2024, with an excellent standard displayed across all Round 1 matches. Experience proved key for success, with