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,
PEGS and St Mary’s Salesian will wear rainbow-coloured socks and boot laces in support of Pride Game when the two Division 1 powerhouses clash at PEGS Sporting Field this Saturday.
The day will involve a luncheon at 12pm, supporting the St Kilda Pride Game against the Sydney Swans, and promote diversity and inclusion in our game. The luncheon will include guest speakers from both clubs as well as Brock McLean, Jason Ball, Matt Finnis, Sam Gilbert, Jack Lonie and Lisa Laing. All the proceeds from the event will be donated to the GALFA (the Gay and Lesbian Foundation Australia).
PEGS captain and Pride Game ambassador, Sean Towner, is at the forefront of the initiative and appears in the St Kilda FC Pride Game video speaking about his own story of pride. It can be seen HERE
St Kilda has offered to donate merchandise & tickets to the game to assist with the raffle (or as door prizes) at the luncheon.
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 2026 Premier C Men’s fixture has dropped, and it promises to be a fascinating season, with plenty of coaching changes, a couple of accomplished teams returning from Premier B,
The 2026 Premier B Men’s fixture has been released, and, as in 2025, this section is shaping up to be one of the tightest and most exciting in the entire
