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,
Statement from Old Melburnians FC
‘It is with great pleasure that OMFC inform of the appointment of Paul Satterley as Senior Coach for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Paul has a rich history in football as a VFL premiership player and the 1995 JJ Liston Medal winner as the best and fairest player in the VFL Competition. Following his playing career, Paul developed his coaching prowess with head coaching positions in the TAC and VFL Competitions, before joining Melbourne FC as development coach, in 2012. Most recently Paul has been a prominent figure in the VAFA Competition with Senior Coaching roles with both De La Salle and Old Xavier.
Not only does Paul bring extensive football knowledge, but also incredibly strong values and cultural alignment to OMFC.
We can’t wait for the year ahead with Satts!’
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
