2026 VAFA Finals Fixture – August 29-30
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Final Big V senior squad announced
The final Big V senior squad of 25 was announced at a special 125 jumper presentation at Harry Trott Oval last night.
William Buck Premier leaders St Kevin’s boast six representatives, with Thomas Jok, Sam Critchley, Mitch Brown and Bill Coates all debuting at senior level while Anthony Lynch and Gerard Gleeson return for the Big V.
Old Melburnians foursome Al Armstrong, Nick De Steiger, Josh Freezer and vice-captain Thomas Paule were each selected, while De La Salle and Collegians have three players each.
Three Premier B players made the squad with Sam Cust (OC), Sam Crocker (OC) and Jack Bull (OS) set to take to Frankston Oval and the sole Premier C representative, George Burbury (OGs) is captain.
The senior side will face off with AFL Vic Country from 2:15pm at Frankston Oval after the U19s kick off at 11:30am.
The VAFA congratulates all players who were selected and wish everyone the best in tomorrow’s clash.
| Player | Club |
| George Burbury (C) | Old Geelong |
| Sam Crocker | Old Carey |
| Jack Bull | Old Scotch |
| Jason Tutt | De La Salle |
| Stephen Milne | Beaumaris |
| Lochie Dornauf | Uni Blacks |
| Sam Cust | Old Carey |
| Al Armstrong | Old Melburnians |
| Brendan Iezzi | Old Trinity |
| Sam Critchley | St Kevin’s |
| Gerard Gleeson | St Kevin’s |
| Sam Williams | De La Salle |
| Corey Cassidy | Collegians |
| Viv Michie | Collegians |
| Michael Barnes | SBMT |
| Thomas Paule (VC) | Old Melburnians |
| Mitch Brown | St Kevin’s |
| Josh Freezer | Old Melburnians |
| Sam Hibbins | Collegians |
| Bill Coates | St Kevin’s |
| Thomas Jok | St Kevin’s |
| Tom Humphrey | De La Salle |
| Nick De Steiger | Old Melburnians |
| Jaryd Robertson | SBMT |
| Anthony Lynch | St Kevin’s |
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