SOCIALS WRAP: Week 1
VAFA footy is officially back for 2026 with old rivalries, big performances and next-level highlights. Newly minted skipper and 2025 MacInnes Medallist Mia Cowan was up to her usual tricks,
Congratulations to Old Brighton young gun, Jess Balleggi, who has received the Round 9 Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for her outstanding performance in the Tonners’ 43-point win over Old Carey on the weekend.
What the club said:
“Jess played football at school during year 12 as a Saturday sport requirement. This is Jess’ first year of senior football.
Jess chose to play football as she always watched her brother play on Saturday at Old Brighton as well as her cousin playing in AFL.
She has similarities with Charlie Curnow as she is fast, strong, and agile. Great defensive pressure and an ability to bring other team mates into the game.
Jess always has a big smile and always enjoys herself.”
VAFA footy is officially back for 2026 with old rivalries, big performances and next-level highlights. Newly minted skipper and 2025 MacInnes Medallist Mia Cowan was up to her usual tricks,
It’s opening round & hope springs eternal! We’ve got LIVE VAFA MEDIA COVERAGE across 4 Premier Men’s matches, plus TWO Grand Final rematches! The perfect way to kick off the
The summer sprint sessions are done. The 2k time trials are in the books. The intra-club matches are out of the way, and so are the ‘prackkys’ against other clubs.
