2025 Flag Feature – The Pirates finally find their treasure
If a “week is a long time in football,” then 45 years feels like an eternity. Having joined the VAFA in 1980, Old Peninsula had spent four-and-a-half decades pouring blood,
Glenn has spent the last 2 seasons as an assistant to departing coach Murray Browne, and takes over at the helm at an exciting time for the club as it returns to A Section.
As well as being part of the coaching team in the past 2 years, Glenn brings a wealth of playing experience and success to the position. A three time premiership player (A, B and C sections), captain and club and A section competition Best and Fairest winner, Glenn is highly regarded at Marcellin by both players and supporters and has shown outstanding loyalty and commitment to the club over the years.
The club is also excited to announce the appointment of Anthony Pezzimenti as Reserves Coach for the 2009 season. Pez brings a wealth of coaching experience from roles with various AFL/VFL clubs and coached our Club XVIII side to the Grand Final in season 2007 before taking an assistant role with the reserves last season.
2008 PLAYER AWARDS
Jarrod Carlson was a very popular winner of the senior Best and Fairest award, closely followed by B section leading goalkicker Cam Maclaren. Amongst stiff competition, Johnathan Bortolotto was awarded Best Finals Player for his consistent efforts in 3 memorable final series victories for the club.
Andy McGree was a deserved winner of the reserves Best and Fairest while Ash Viney just pipped David Wildsmith for the U19 Best and Fairest.
The Best and Fairest award for the undefeated Club XVIII premiership side was shared by Nathan Armstrong and Frank Chirico. Ben Gale was runner up – adding that accolade to his Club18 competition Best and Fairest award.
If a “week is a long time in football,” then 45 years feels like an eternity. Having joined the VAFA in 1980, Old Peninsula had spent four-and-a-half decades pouring blood,
The VAFA is delighted to confirm the Big V schedule for 2026, with this season’s representative footy to be spread across dates in June and July. The festivities will kick
The VAFA is proud to congratulate Patrick Sexton (Field), Jordan Gibson (Field) and Zane White (Boundary) on their promotion to the VFL State League umpiring panel for 2026. Earning a
