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,
There are a couple of changes occurring in the Under 19 sections from this round onwards. Old Haileyburians and La Trobe University will both move from Under 19 Section 3 to Under 19 North.
The move was accepted by both clubs to ensure that the interest of the players and the competitiveness of the teams is evident each week.
Under 19 Section 3 will become an 8 team competition and Under 19 North will become a 10 team competition, ensuring that teams have a game each week.
This will also mean completely new fixtures for all teams in these two sections.
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,
The 2026 Premier C Men’s fixture has dropped, and it promises to be a fascinating season, with plenty of coaching changes, a couple of accomplished teams returning from Premier B,
The 2026 Premier B Men’s fixture has been released, and, as in 2025, this section is shaping up to be one of the tightest and most exciting in the entire
