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THERRY PENOLA APPOINT NEW COACH

By VAFA · October 9, 2012

Therry Penola have announced that Dennis Castaldi will be there senior coach for season 2013. 
Castaldi is a former captain and club champion of Therry Penola and returns to the club after acquiring coaching experience elsewhere. 
Since retiring from playing, Castaldi has held coaching roles at Collegians AFC where he was an assistant in their 2008 Premier season when they were runners up before taking on the Reserves coaching roll in 2009. 
More recently,in 2012 Castaldi has been a scout for Collingwood FC
A meeting and unveiling of Dennis Castaldi as coach to all players & supporters is taking place this Wednesday 10th October down at the club at 6.30pm. 
The clubs will hold a BBQ and drinks followed by a meeting with Dennis where he will introduce his coaching team, outline his pre season intentions and 2013 expectations. 
The club looks forward to seeing every one down there and wishes Dennis all the best in season 2013. 

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VAFA celebrates International Women’s Day 2026

On International Women’s Day 2026, the VAFA proudly celebrates the extraordinary contribution of women across our Association. As the home of the largest women’s Australian Rules football competition in the

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‘Unleash the Giesch!’ – Jarrod Gieschen appointed Big V Premier B-Division 3 coach

The VAFA is excited to announce that former Old Ivanhoe premiership coach Jarrod Gieschen will lead the Big V Premier B-Division 3 team against the Goulburn Valley League at Elsternwick

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Paul Gilmour appointed Big V Under 19s coach

The VAFA is pleased to announce that former Big V Under 19 player and St Bernard’s Under 19 coach Paul Gilmour will coach the Big V Under 19 team that

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