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Simon Madden confirmed as guest speaker for Season Launch

By VAFA · March 16, 2015
Simon Madden confirmed as guest speaker for Season Launch

Essendon legend Simon Madden has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the VAFA Season Launch for Wednesday, 25 March at the Members MCC Dining Room at the MCG.

Madden who coached St Bernard’s in the VAFA for four season, but those who don’t follow the Snowdogs, or didn’t come up against them in that period probably remember him more for the 375 games Madden played for the Bombers. He is considered one of the greatest ruckmen of the modern era and Madden is a current member of the Essendon Board.

Madden won four Essendon best and fairest awards  and captained the Bombers in the 1980 and 1981 seasons. He played in the back-to-back premiership sides in 1984 and 1985, winning the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground in the 1985 Grand Final.

The Season Launch guest speaker spot has been a highly treasured part of the evening and over the years, the list is a who’s who of Australian football, mixed in with the odd personality.

The VAFA Season Launch will also honour new Life Member Geoff Reilley and will award Certificate of Merit Winners to those people that have served their club and the VAFA over and above the norm.

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Stalemate steals the show as Xavs and Tigers go toe-to-toe

Round 6 of Premier B Women’s had something for everyone, with the competition bearing witness to the first draw of the season, a top of the table clash, and another

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Demons raise hell, Bulls achieve historic stampede

Round 6 would provide much of the same within the Men’s Division 3 Competition. Despite the rain last Saturday, it did not prevent some teams from scoring. Four teams would

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VAFA launches Women’s Academy Series

The VAFA is thrilled to announce that, for the first time in League history, a Women’s Academy Series will be played to provide talented youngsters with the opportunity to feature

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