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,
The Victorian Amateur Football Association extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lex Hibbins who recently passed away.
The Hibbins family has a long-lasting and incredible history with Collegians FC with Lex and brother Geoff each playing over 200 games. Lex went on to become the club’s 10th President in 1975.
Lex’s oldest son, Mark, also played over 200 games for the Lions where he won two B Grade B&F Awards, before co-coaching the senior side to two A Grade premierships.
Lex’s younger son, Nick, also played for Collegians and recently coached their U19’s team to premiership glory with Mark’s youngest son, Jack. Nick is currently coach of the Collegians women’s team.
Mark’s oldest son, Sam, is a William Buck Premier and Big V star, and was recently announced captain of the senior side.
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
