Cobras win again as OMs and Westbourne flex
With finals fast approaching, every week in Premier B Women’s proves more and more important. Round 11 saw Old Brighton defend their spot at the top of the ladder, while
Umpires View: Holding the Ball in 2015
As part of the VAFA Umpires training series we will relay some of the key messages from the VAFA Umpiring department to their umpires in 2015. This feature focuses on the interpretation of the Holding the Ball Rule.
A reminder to all VAFA field umpires and supporters and clubs for that matter, that although there has been a change of interpretation at AFL level there is NO CHANGE in the VAFA.
See the video below for clarification of examples from last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o789phHM1nE
This example, from the Hawthorn v Geelong match would not be paid in the VAFA. Bartel gains possession, thinks about handballing, goes one step, then has the ball knocked out by the tackle. In the VAFA we are still saying this is NOT enough to be considered prior opportunity. (see AFL Example: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2015-04-06/bartel-sees-stars-in-final-seconds)
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Box Hill North has managed its second win against a top four side this season, defeating North Brunswick by 23 points. Having suffered a one-point loss against the Bulls in
Vale Jim Hawkins
The VAFA Community is sad to hear of the recent passing of former President and Life Member James (Jim) Hawkins. Jim was a respected and strong leader on the VAFA
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