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Men’s & Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star Shortlists

By VAFA Media · September 5, 2019
Men’s & Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star Shortlists

The five finalists for both the Men’s and Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star Awards were announced on last night’s 2019 VAFA Awards Show on RSN Carnival.

Oliver Stella (Old Trinity), Austin Hodge (Old Trinity), Hamish Dick (Old Brighton), Cooper Leon (Old Carey) and Sam Cameron (St Kevin’s OB) have been shortlisted for the men’s competition after standout seasons for their respective William Buck Premier clubs.

Tayla Nichols (SKOB Saints), Isabella Hayes (Old Trinity), Amelia James (Scotch Stars), Madi Capsalis (Old Mentonians) and Georgia Wilson (Old Xaverians) are the five still in the running to claim the Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star Award.

The Rising Star Awards will be announced at next Wednesday’s VAFA Awards Dinner at The Pullman East Melbourne.

Congratulations to all those have been shortlisted from extremely competitive fields.

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2025 Division 3 Women’s Team of the Year

Our VAFA Team of the Year series continues with Division 3 Women’s, as compiled by our reporter, Elly Kirlis, based on feedback and analysis from coaches, umpires and VAFA Media.

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VAFA Director Nominations

The VAFA is pleased to invite nominations for Director positions on the VAFA Board. Below are the following documents relevant to this process. Director Nominations are required to be submitted

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Vale Ben Austin

The VAFA community is in mourning after umpire Ben Austin tragically passed away following a cricketing accident. Ben was an emerging star in the VAFA umpiring scene, officiating in the

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