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,
The VAFA is delighted to announce William Buck have become involved as a Premium VAFA partner. William Buck will be our naming rights partner to the Premier section competition and will be featured across official Sherrin match balls, the new VAFA website, our new Premier section statistics portal, ‘The Amateur Footballer’, and other assets throughout the VAFA.
William Buck is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and advisors with offices in the Melbourne CBD and Hawthorn, and many more across Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1895, William Buck has over 70 directors and 500 professional staff, and are wholly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand.
Managing Director, Lindsay Holloway, stated “William Buck is very pleased to announce the key sponsorship of the VAFA’s Premier Section. Both William Buck and the VAFA have over 120 year histories in bringing positive change to people. We look forward to continuing this journey together for many years to come. “
William Buck can assist individuals, progressive businesses and community organisations, with a particular focus on the middle market. Remaining true to their core client base has enabled William Buck to develop a depth of knowledge and expertise specific to clients’ needs.
William Buck’s strength lies in their unique philosophy summed up by the simple phrase, ‘Changing Lives.’ This philosophy resonates strongly within VAFA and the clubs that make a valuable difference to the lives of the young men and volunteers that make up the VAFA community.
VAFA CEO, Michael Sholly, responded “William Buck has had a relationship with a number of VAFA clubs in recent years and we are delighted we have been able to broaden that relationship with the whole of the Association. William Buck provide a range of professional financial services and we are confident VAFA members and associated businesses will receive the highest quality service. We look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership.”
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,
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