2025 Flag Feature – The Pirates finally find their treasure
If a “week is a long time in football,” then 45 years feels like an eternity. Having joined the VAFA in 1980, Old Peninsula had spent four-and-a-half decades pouring blood,
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers notched their second win in a row, defeating Beaumaris by 16 points at Banksia Reserve. Leading by just three points at three quarter time, the Tigers finished the game with three goals to one in the final term. James and Chris Mangoni were standouts for the Tigers and named their two best players while Riley Virtue impressed for the Sharks.
Seven goals to one in the final term helped Old Geelong to a thrilling come-from-behind victory, defeating Fitzroy by 27 points in the Premier C Grand Final re-match at Como Park. OGs trailed by 11 points at three quarter time but exploded in the fourth with Jon Simpson and Cal Wood leading the charge. Sunny Brazier represented the Roys for the first time this season and booted a game-high four goals.
Old Scotch returned to the winners’ column with a 32-point victory over University Blacks at Camberwell Sports Ground. The Cardinals, who underwent a senior coaching change last week, led by seven points at the last break before kicking four unanswered goals in the final term. James Sansom and Tom Downie were sensational for the Cardinals while Campbell Moorfield and Bede Mahon starred for Blacks.
Monash Blues claimed their second win from three games after they defeated Old Haileybury by 13 points at the Frearson oval. With three points separating the two sides at half time, the Blues booted eight goals to five in an impressive second half. Ben Hart was outstanding for the Blues in a BOG display, while Durras Seccull kicked four goals for the Bloods after bagging five last week.
Caulfield Grammarians continued their unbeaten run with an 80-point victory over Parkdale Vultures at Gerry Green Reserve. 25 scoring shots to 10 told the story of how the math unfolded, with Nathan Page (5) and Keegan Stewart (4) excelling in front of goal for the Fields. Alexander Derzekos and Harley Balic continued their outstanding individual form for the Vultures.
If a “week is a long time in football,” then 45 years feels like an eternity. Having joined the VAFA in 1980, Old Peninsula had spent four-and-a-half decades pouring blood,
The VAFA is delighted to confirm the Big V schedule for 2026, with this season’s representative footy to be spread across dates in June and July. The festivities will kick
The VAFA is proud to congratulate Patrick Sexton (Field), Jordan Gibson (Field) and Zane White (Boundary) on their promotion to the VFL State League umpiring panel for 2026. Earning a
