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,
De La Salle OC AFC is delighted to announce that Paul Satterley has been appointed senior coach for 2014.
Paul joins the club with a most impressive CV, which includes coaching experience in the AFL, VFL, TAC Cup and local football.
Most recently Paul has spent the past three seasons at the Melbourne Football Club in a variety of roles including Skill Coach, Forward Line Coach and High Performance. Prior to this Paul was Senior Coach at Werribee VFL in 2010/11 as well as Head Coach at Northern Knights TAC from 2006 to 2008. Paul also coached Hoppers Crossing to a WRFL Premiership in 2004.
Paul has a decorated playing career. He was drafted by the Western Bulldogs and was a listed player between 1992 and 1994 before moving to VFA side Werribee in ’95 and winning the Liston Trophy for Best and Fairest player in the competition.
De La Salle Club President Richard Williams said, “This is a terrific appointment for the Club, we are fortunate to have a person of Paul’s experience and attributes on board for 2014 and beyond.”
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
