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Getting social in pre-season

By Nick Armistead · December 17, 2015
Getting social in pre-season

As pre-season heats up prior to the Christmas break, VAFA clubs are hitting the track hard in anticipation for the 2016 season. Keep up with their pre-season campaigns via our Insta story below and remember to follow vafahq as well as your favourite clubs on Instagram:

Great start to the program Pre-Christmas! Looking forward to playing @oldmelburniansfc first round of the @vafahq Season #makeitrain #bluestorm

A photo posted by Uni Blues FC (@uniblues) on Dec 17, 2015 at 7:26pm PST

Final training session of 2015. Having a break and then back to business Jan 13th, 2016. Massive 2015 for us and an even bigger 2016 to come #GoBocky #Preseason #Training #Footy #Football #afl #localfooty #vafa #boxhill #boxhillnorth #melbourne #victoria #australia #elgarpark #elgarroad #cityofwhitehorse #hardwork #sweat #team #teamwork #passion #champions #legends #vafa

A photo posted by Box Hill North Football Club (@boxhillnorthfc) on Dec 17, 2015 at 5:35pm PST

Boxing with the boxers tonight. Loving these sessions at @northmelbourneboxing. ????????????

A photo posted by West Brunswick AFC (@westbrunswick) on Dec 16, 2015 at 3:44am PST

Dylan Tilli holds off Nippa to win the inaugural Nodder gift #vafa #nodders16 #gameon #lightning #theflash

A video posted by @mazenodocfc on Dec 16, 2015 at 3:05am PST

Enjoying a pre season doughnut break #HappyChanukah

A photo posted by Ajax Football Club (@ajaxfooty) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:12pm PST

Pre Season is underway. Boys getting the job done in crisp style for this time of the year. #animals #leos #vafa

A photo posted by ESLOCFC (@eslocfc) on Dec 9, 2015 at 3:07am PST

Fun and games in the house of pain. @northmelbourneboxing ??????????

A video posted by West Brunswick AFC (@westbrunswick) on Dec 9, 2015 at 2:07am PST

Preseason’s been a lot of fun (and hard work). A lot of new blokes have joined the club, but here we’ve got some old farts #gobocky #legends #veterans #footy #preseason #football #afl #hardwork #localfooty #vafa #boxhill #boxhillnorth #cityofwhitehorse #elgarpark #melbourne #victoria #australia #champions

A photo posted by Box Hill North Football Club (@boxhillnorthfc) on Dec 8, 2015 at 3:19pm PST

The boys are back in town. 1 week down. Good numbers. Training is on the main oval tonight. Be there, or be a ⬛ #uniblacks #goblacks #footyfootyfooty

A photo posted by Uni Blacks FC (@uniblacksfc) on Dec 6, 2015 at 5:43pm PST

A big thanks to Dani taking the boys through a pre-season pilates session yesterday @kxbarre Malvern. Bring on next week for another big session! @adamathorne @jonogreensides @miggyhaws @kappaj

A photo posted by ESLOCFC (@eslocfc) on Dec 6, 2015 at 1:27am PST

The boys working hard in the Friday heat #ALLIN #gorovers

A photo posted by Hampton Rovers FC (@hamptonrovers) on Dec 4, 2015 at 12:16am PST

Only way to finish off pre Xmas training down @ St James Park is with Piggy Back races ????. #razorsharp2016 @vafahq @swinburnenetballclub

A photo posted by Swinburne University AFL (@swinburne_afc) on Dec 2, 2015 at 9:41pm PST

Boys working hard #nodders16 #gameon #createexpectations #vafa #together

A video posted by @mazenodocfc on Dec 2, 2015 at 9:31pm PST

Another great turn out last week. Boys pretty pooped after intense fartlek session. Training on Wednesday evenings before xmas #gobocky #preseason #footy #afl #localfooty #vafa #football #training #hardwork #melbourne #victoria #australia #elgarpark #boxhill #boxhillnorth #cityofwhitehorse #champions #oneclub #focus #passion

A photo posted by Box Hill North Football Club (@boxhillnorthfc) on Dec 1, 2015 at 4:38pm PST

Pre-season panthers ?

A photo posted by Panther Footy (@oldcareyfootball) on Nov 30, 2015 at 2:21am PST

So windy even the focus got blown away. Great sesh tonight, training under a hairdryer. ?????? #Brunsy

A photo posted by West Brunswick AFC (@westbrunswick) on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:52am PST

Ogs Community meet your Under 19 co-captains for season 2016! We can’t wait to see these legends dominate the hallowed turf of Lady Como #twintowers #newandimprovedjockandburbs

A photo posted by Old Geelong Football Club (@oldgeelong) on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:11am PST

WE ARE BACK ! – Detmold 6pm tonight – 6.30 Wednesday #piratenation ☠☠☠

A photo posted by Peninsula Old Boys FC (@peninsulapirates) on Nov 29, 2015 at 9:40pm PST

Boys getting put through their paces last night in rain hail or shine! 2 more session left Mon & Wed St James park 6pm ?⚪️?⚪️ #preseason #razorsharp2016 @vafahq @aflvictoria

A photo posted by Swinburne University AFL (@swinburne_afc) on Nov 25, 2015 at 10:43pm PST

Plenty on the track last night for the panthers!

A photo posted by Panther Footy (@oldcareyfootball) on Nov 25, 2015 at 7:40pm PST

Thank you sir, may I have another? More punishment from Steve at @northmelbourneboxing. And don’t we love it! ?#moneyinthebank

A photo posted by West Brunswick AFC (@westbrunswick) on Nov 25, 2015 at 2:20am PST

Float like a butterfly, sting for the next week. Wednesday night boxing workouts at @northmelbourneboxing. 7pm, $5, all welcome! ??????????

A photo posted by West Brunswick AFC (@westbrunswick) on Nov 24, 2015 at 4:38pm PST

At the end of last week’s training session, coach Laurie held a meeting going over plans for preseason & 2016, exciting times for the club #gobocky #oneclub #team #teamwork #focus #united #champions #footy #afl #localfooty #vafa #boxhill #boxhillnorth #cityofwhitehorse #hardwork #nextlevel #football #melbourne #victoria #australia #preseason #preparation

A photo posted by Box Hill North Football Club (@boxhillnorthfc) on Nov 24, 2015 at 2:09pm PST

A great start to week 3 of Preseason with over 35 on the track including some exciting new recruits! #featherthenest #vafa #vafadiv3 #localfooty #hawthorn #crazyhawks #rathmines @hawthorn_3122 @vafahq

A photo posted by Hawthorn Amateur FC (@hawthornamateurfc) on Nov 23, 2015 at 2:58am PST

Pre-season training started tonight. Perfect night for it! See you all Wednesday night! #OurTimeIsNow #GlenEira #LocalFooty #LocalNetball #PackerPark #DuncanMackinnon #GESAC #Carnegie #VAFA2015 #vafa2016 #melbournesport #GoSaints #motivation #motivational #escapeyourcomfortzone #comfortzones #fitness #motivationalquotes #pushyourself #youhavewhatittakes #trainhard #BentleighSecondary

A photo posted by Glen Eira Saints (@gesaints) on Nov 23, 2015 at 2:12am PST

Boys putting in the big ones #nodders16 #createexpectations #youngguns #gameon #vafa

A video posted by @mazenodocfc on Nov 23, 2015 at 2:01am PST

Let the leather poisoning begin. Plenty of footies and plenty of vibe at Clifton Park tonight. See you next Monday. ??

A photo posted by West Brunswick AFC (@westbrunswick) on Nov 23, 2015 at 1:39am PST

Preseason 2016 – Veteran @martymccoy returns for his 17th season in a row

A photo posted by Old Melburnians FC (@oldmelburniansfc) on Nov 23, 2015 at 1:07am PST

Back into it for season 2016. #nodders16 #gameon #greatsession #expectations

A photo posted by @mazenodocfc on Nov 16, 2015 at 2:41am PST

Seniors coach George addressing the boys before the first preseason training. Over 20+ on the track fantastic effort boys… Make sure to show your face 5 more sessions before Xmas. #preseason #razorsharp2016 ?☀️

A photo posted by Swinburne University AFL (@swinburne_afc) on Nov 16, 2015 at 1:42am PST

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