Round 1 of A Section VAFA football tossed up its usual thrill and spills and a couple of surprise results. De La Salle broke a hoodoo that stretched back to 1996 when they disposed of Old Xaverians at Toorak Park by 3 goals. Leigh Harrison booted four goals and was best afield. Hugo Murphy was best for Xavs.
At Brindisi Street, St Bede’s began their season by unveiling their first A Section flag and then proceeded to demolish newcomers Old Essendon by 137 points. Peter McGettigan led the onslaught with 7 goals.
Marcellin unveiled a flag of its own at Bulleen, but then it was lights out as an impressive Old Ivanhoe dominated the day.
University Blues ran all over Collegians in the second half after they went to the long break leading by a goal. The Varsity managed a 51 point victory, with Ben McConnell snagging a hat-trick.
In the much-anticipated clash between Old Brighton and Old Scotch, inaccurate kicking in the third term cost the Tonners any chance of victory. The Cardinals shot straighter and never looked like losing in a final term that they dominated. Veterans Lachy Thompson and Josh Kitchen kicked three apiece, with recruits James Byrne, Luke Brennan and James Bowden, up from the U19s, among the best for the Cards, who won by 35 points.
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) is thrilled to announce a four-year extension of its major partnership with Holmesglen Institute. The Holmesglen logo will continue to feature prominently on all
The recent passing of Australian cricketing great Ian Redpath reminded us of Paul Amy’s recent story for News Corp about Ian’s passion for the VAFA. Redpath is best known as
“We spoke about the new generation of our club – the ‘NEW CAREY.’ Our young group really took ownership of their club this year. Boys who are still so connected
