2026 VAFA Finals Fixture – August 29-30
The fixture has been released for Week 2 of the 2026 VAFA Finals Series, featuring Men’s Thirds Preliminary Finals, Premier B, Divisional Women’s Preliminary Finals and Holmesglen U19 Finals. PREMIER
Round 5 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star: Blake Pantas
The VAFA congratulates Blake Pantas from Elsternwick AFC, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 5. Pantas kicked a goal, and was named the best player on the ground in the Wickers 31 point win over Power House.
What the club said:
Senior coach Peter Higginbotham said: “Blake has made an impact on the club and competition that I’ve never seen in 30 years of senior football. He has come into the senior side, straight out of the under 19’s and his been crucial in the outcome of our games across the opening month of the season.
He has stamped his authority on the midfield early in his career, fighting against bigger bodies, he hits the scoreboard and is a regular in the backline fighting to regain possession.
He shows poise, and skill well beyond his years. Blake is a worthy recipient and a great person who gives his all for his club.”
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VAFA Media Live Coverage – Saturday, August 29
It’s the final weekend of Premier footy, and we have finals and relegation race games to enjoy across William Buck Premier Men’s and Holmesglen Under 19 Premier. It kicks off
The relegation race comes down to this… William Buck PREMIER MEN’S – ROUND 18 Preview
We’ve reached the final home & away round of this unpredictable 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s season and, sure enough, the relegation race won’t be finalised until the last day.
Week 19 VAFA Men’s Rising Star: Joe Holden
The VAFA congratulates Joe Holden from Parkside, who has been nominated as the Week 19 VAFA Men’s Rising Star. Joe booted 10 goals in Parkside’s Division 1 victory over Monash
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