2024 Division 2 Men’s Team of the Year
Division 2 Men’s was, without question, one of the most interesting sections in all of the VAFA throughout 2024. Brunswick set the early pace, winning 14 of their first 15,
The VAFA are delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Woodhead as Head of Umpiring with the VAFA commencing on the 27th January 2015.
Brian brings many facets to this important and challenging role. Brian’s vast experience in both umpiring on field and umpire coaching, plus his business acumen gives him the key tools to take on this position with the verve and enthusiasm required.
General Manager of Football and Umpiring, Brian Goodman said, “With a number of key focuses, Brian’s initial challenge will be to embark on raising VAFA umpire numbers and providing an improvement in our umpire retention for the benefit of our clubs.”
Brian has experience at the highest level, having umpired at AFL/VFL level in the late 80’s before he joined the VAFA as Senior Umpires coach in 1989.
Brian then moved to Sydney with Sportscover and was the AFL Umpires Observer for all Sydney home games.
Returning to Melbourne in 2002 Brian assisted in the development of junior development squads in VAFA Umpiring whilst continuing an international career with Sportscover.
Brian holds Life Membership with both the AFL Umpires Association as well as the VAFA Umpires Association.
Brian told vafa.com.au “I am excited about what this position offers and in particular how it will play a big role in the in the future of the VAFA.”
“The umpiring fraternity plays an important part in the growth and continual leadership within our community, and this role is vital in the development of umpiring within the VAFA.”
“I am looking forward the the challenge and cannot wait to get started working with the VAFA team in continuing to provide the best community football competition in Australia”
Division 2 Men’s was, without question, one of the most interesting sections in all of the VAFA throughout 2024. Brunswick set the early pace, winning 14 of their first 15,
The 2025 VAFA Football Season will commence on Saturday 5th April for all competitions, with every section playing two rounds before the Easter long-weekend bye on 19th April. The VAFA
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