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,
There are more local derbies in Premier B than there are in many of the other suburban competitions around Melbourne and Hampton Rovers visit to St Bedes/Mentone Tigers highlighted the action from Round 2.
At three quarter time Hampton Rovers led St Bedes/Mentone by three points and we were set for a thrilling final quarter at Brindisi St, but a nine goal to three final 30 minutes from the Tigers saw them run out 40 point winners over Rovers. In fact the Tigers kicked 9.7 for the term to completely blow the game open. Matt Robbins booted four goals in a losing Rovers side.
AJAX setup their eight point win over Parkdale Vultures in the first half as the Jackers had an incredible ten straight at half time, seven of the goals came in the first term. They would finish with 15.3 for the game, as the Vultures clawed their way back into the contest. In the end, it was only inaccuracy that cost Parkdale the win. Jake Lew bagged five goals for AJAX.
Old Melburnians went 2-0 with a comfortable 73 point win over Caulfield Grammarians. Hurley-Wellington booted four goals as the Fields only managed six goals for the day.
Half a dozen goals from Daniel Anthony helped Old Brighton to a 50 point win at Mazenod. The Tonners established a break in the first quarter and were never troubled thereafter.
St Kevin’s were confronted by a fired up Fitzroy at TH King, but once the SKOBs got into gear they strength around the stoppages and variety of scoring options proved too strong as they defeated the Roys by 47 points. Fitzroy kicked five first quarter goals but could only manage four more in the next three as St Kevin’s flexed their muscle. Lynch with four goals for the home side in the win.
Old Brighton, Old Melburnians and SKOB are the front runners, whilst Fitzroy, Mazenod and Parkdale are yet to get on the board.
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
Let’s shine some light on the season that was in Division 4 Women’s as we reveal who made the 2024 Team of the Year. St Kevin’s Coach Mikayla Dohnt spearheads