VAFA Statement – January 2026
In January 2026, the VAFA appointed an independent investigator to examine allegations regarding inappropriate costumes worn by a number of players from a VAFA club at a private end-of-season function,
PREMIER GRAND FINAL UMPIRING APPOINTMENTS
Please see the umpiring appointments for the Premier Grand Finals below.
Premier Old Xaverians v St Bedes Tigers 2.30 –
Field: David Anselmi, David Lepair & Merv Monty
Boundary: Jack Cooper Tom Newman & Mitchel Jones
Goal: Chris Kearney & Kevin Segota
Emergency Umpire Matt Pryor
Prem – Reserve Old Xaverians v Old Scotch 11.50 –
Field: Andrew Bowden & Brendan Hoornweg
Boundary: Ryan Buckler & Daniel Loader
Goal: Elliot Fabris & Josh Prince
Prem – Thirds Old Xaverians v Uni Blues 9.15
Field: Paul Dinneen & Patrick Lambert
Boundary: Nick Chard & Matt Stevenson
Goal: Anthony Byrnes & Phillip Thomson
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