2026 VAFA Finals Fixture – September 19-20
The fixture has been released for Week 5 of the 2026 VAFA Finals Series, featuring William Buck Premier Women’s & Reserves Grand Finals, William Buck Premier Men’s Preliminary & Grand
BRAD LOWE APPOINTED SENIOR UMPIRES COACH
Brad has a wealth of experience and umpiring knowledge with over 300 games to his credit which includes stints with the VFL, SFL and VAFA.
The major key to Brad’s role will be to manage a team of dedicated coaching & training staff to further develop the current high level of umpiring within the VAFA.
Brad’s is a level 1 accredited umpires coach and has gained experience in coaching over the past 8 years with the British Australian Rules Football League and the VAFA.
The VAFA believe Brad’s enthusiasm, management and organizational skills together with his intimate knowledge of amateur football will enhance the progress made over the past 5 years.
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