Celebrate finals footy in style at the 2026 William Buck VAFA Finals Luncheon
Tickets are now on sale for one of the signature events on the VAFA calendar – the 2026 William Buck VAFA Finals Luncheon, which will be held on Friday September 4
The VAFA Media Awards were announced last night at the VAFA AGM Awards Night in the AFL Dining Room at the MCG.
Five winners were recognised across four categories; including, Best Photograph (Action), Best Photograph (Character of the Game), Best Online News/Feature Story and Best Use of Digital Media.
In its first year, the VAFA Media Awards acknowledge the contribution of club media volunteers and recognise those who have excelled across a variety of our clubs’ digital, broadcast and print media platforms.
Best Photograph (Action)
“On his Tail” – Mark Chapple (Oakleigh AFC)
Best Photograph (Character of the Game)
“Phil Hill and the numbers” – Phyllis Quealy (Fitzroy) – Pictured
Best Online News/Feature Story
“Counting Time with Suzanne Madeley” – Suzanne Madeley and Gabrielle Murphy (Fitzroy)
Best Use of Digital Media
St Mary Salesian – Pre-season Recruitment Video
Tickets are now on sale for one of the signature events on the VAFA calendar – the 2026 William Buck VAFA Finals Luncheon, which will be held on Friday September 4
Round 12 of William Buck Premier Men’s provided a thrilling afternoon headlined by a couple of one-kick nailbiters and a couple of huge statement wins. Let’s take a closer look:
St Mary’s Salesian 23.18 (156) def Brunswick 8.2 (50) In what Saints coach Heath Chipperfield called their “most complete performance of the season,” St Mary’s Salesian defeated Brunswick by a dominant 106-point margin.
