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,
Following this weekend’s outstanding round of Wilson Women’s semi-finals, the preliminary final fixtures have been released for all five sections.
It’s a triple header at Bill Lawry Oval on Saturday, with Development Divisions 4, 2 and 1 playing back-to-back from 9:30am when South Melbourne Districts clash with SKOB Saints.
Fitzroy-ACU will look to bounce back from their second semi-final loss to SKOB Saints in William Buck Premier when they host Marcellin at Trevor Barker Oval on Sunday following the Sheagles’ 21-point win over Old Trinity. Prior to that match, Ajax will also look to return to the winners’ column when they face off with Old Mentonians.
Full fixtures below:
| Section | Day/Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Time |
| William Buck Premier Women’s | Sunday 13 August | Fitzroy-ACU | Marcellin | Trevor Barker Oval | 2:00pm |
| Women’s Development Division 1 | Saturday 12 August | St Mary’s Salesian | Beaumaris | Bill Lawry Oval | 2:10pm |
| Women’s Development Division 2 | Saturday 12 August | Collegians | Old Carey | Bill Lawry Oval | 11:50am |
| Women’s Development Division 3 | Sunday 13 August | Ajax | Old Mentonians | Trevor Barker Oval | 11:40am |
| Women’s Development Division 4 | Saturday 12 August | South Melbourne Districts | SKOB Saints | Bill Lawry Oval | 9:30am |
*All venues/times subject to change
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
