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,
Elsternwick claimed their first win of the year in Division 4 with a 43-point victory over Eley Park Sharks. An eight-goal opening term put the Wickers in a winning position and they didn’t let up as Justin Hunter dominated with six goals. Andrew Oldfield continued his strong form for the Wickers, while Matt Dyson performed admirably for the fifth-placed Sharks.
Four unanswered goals in the third term led North Brunswick to a strong 25-point victory over Manningham Cobras in the Division 4 match of the round. With five points separating the two sides at the main break, the Bulls hit the accelerator with Matthew Dal Santo and Ashley Rae (one) leading the charge. Adam Baltruweit (one) was named the Cobras best as they lost their first match of the season.
Mt Lilydale were made to work for the four points in their clash with Masala, winning by 10 points at the College. Adam Thorne kicked three and was named best on ground for the rams, while Lachlan McLellan (two) and Stephen Donald (two) each bothered the scorers. No results were available for Masala, who sit ninth and five spots below the Rams.
Parkside put an end to St Francis Xavier’s winning ways with a 24-point victory on the X-Men’s home soil. Leading by 10 points at the half, the Red Devils kicked four of the last six with Sam Newman-Rogers (four) the main recipient in front of goal. Connor Spalding was named best for the X-Men, who now sit eighth after the Wickers’ jump up following their win.
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