Champions of Change: Celebrating Women Coaches in the VAFA
This July, the VAFA proudly joins AFL Victoria in celebrating Women’s Coaching Month, now in its fifth year. The 2025 theme, “Champions of Change,” recognises the powerful role women and
VAFA Women’s hits 1000 registrations
The VAFA has recently recorded 1000 registrations for its first-ever women’s competition in 2017.
CEO Michael Sholly says the milestone “three weeks prior to the season’s commencement showcases the enthusiasm and commitment of our clubs”.
“With 1000 registrations and 800 women set to take part in next weekend’s Lightning Premiership, the excitement surrounding women’s football is high and we look forward to building upon it as we lead in to Round 1.”
The first round of women’s football will kick off with a blockbuster Friday night game between Hampton Rovers and Ormond on April 7 at Boss James Reserve.
In the lead-up, the VAFA is hosting its women’s Lightning Premiership with 24 teams facing off at Sportscover Arena on April 1 and 2.
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Round 11 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star: Ryder Mantello
The VAFA congratulates Ryder Mantello from Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 11 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Ryder is ranked 24th for average
Race for a top four spot wide open as teams surge toward finals
The ladder is heating up more every week, with plenty of teams on equal points vying for spots and some only outside the top four on percentage; with each round
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