VAFA and SMJFL Extend Umpire Partnership into 2026
The VAFA is pleased to announce the extension of its Umpire Partnership with the South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) for the 2026 season. The partnership, which has played a
Congratulations to Timothy Marshall who has been nominated as this week’s Club Warehouse Rising Star.
Timothy joined his brother at Old Melburnians this year for his first year of football since leaving Melbourne Grammar. Timothy’s promotion to the senior team is highlighted by the fact he arrived half way through pre-season after returning from a gap year travelling.
After missing a complete season, Timothy set him self the goal of returning to peak fitness and utilising his pace to impress the coaching staff. During the practice matches earlier in the year, it was not only his blistering pace that stood out, but, his ability to read the play and exceptional skills which caught the eye of senior coaches.
Since his first senior game, he has been a coaches dream; reliable, competitive, does not fear anyone, as defensive as he is attacking, and eager to learn. Timothy also has the attributes to excite the supporters, tucking the ball under his arm and when he’s off like the Road Runner, no-one can catch him.
Timothy is rarely seen around the club without his cheeky smile and cheeky attitude.
The VAFA is pleased to announce the extension of its Umpire Partnership with the South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) for the 2026 season. The partnership, which has played a
The 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s fixture has been unveiled, with Old Brighton to unfurl its first senior men’s flag in the opening round against St Bernard’s on Saturday April
The VAFA has finalised the Men’s Divisional competition structures for the 2026 season following an extensive consultation period with clubs. Division 1 will remain a 10 team competition in 2026.
