2026 VAFA Grand Final Match-Day Guide
Find out everything you need to know about Friday’s 2026 VAFA William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final at Revo Fitness Park. A big crowd is expected to descend on VAFA
Westbourne Grammarians remain undefeated after they outlasted Box Hill North and defeated them by 45 points at Elgar Park. Adam Imber received his second consecutive best-on-ground nomination, while Dale Collins snagged three goals and took his four-game tally to 18 for the Warriors. Daniel Penny and Thomas Mitchell kicked two each for the winless and eighth-placed Demons.
Manningham Cobras had their most impressive win for a few years, destroying Chadstone by 192 points at Koonung Reserve. 61 scoring shots to nine told the story of the day’s proceedings, with the Cobras rarely challenged on their way to the mammoth victory. Christopher Jolly was the main recipient up forward, with his 12 majors the highest of any section this season. Jake Farrugia kicked two for the Synners.
Point Cook solidified third place on the Division 4 ladder with a 26-point come-from behind victory against Mt Lilydale at Saltwater Reserve. In a battle between two top four sides, the Dogs came from 21 points down at quarter time after the Rams failed to take their chances, kicking 2.9 in the first and 7.15 for the match. Will Dawson made it 16 goals from four matches for the Dogs with a bag of five, while Adam Thorne was the Rams’ best.
North Brunswick charged to second spot on the ladder with a strong 47-point win against Eley Park Sharks at Whitehorse Reserve. Leading by 16 at three quarter time, the Bulls piled on eight to three in the final term to run away with the win. David Viola kicked five for the Sharks and Will Croagh was far and away the best on the field.
Find out everything you need to know about Friday’s 2026 VAFA William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final at Revo Fitness Park. A big crowd is expected to descend on VAFA
The VAFA William Buck Premier Men’s season builds to its thrilling conclusion when the Top 2 meet to decide the 2026 premiership at Revo Fitness Park. Join us LIVE from
WATCH LIVE: Watch the William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final between Uni Blues and Old Xaverians at REVO Fitness Park from 2:00pm Friday.
For only the third time, University Blues and Old Xaverians will face off in a top-flight Grand Final, which is somewhat remarkable given that both clubs have existed since the
