2026 William Buck Premier Men’s Fixture released
The 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s fixture has been unveiled, with Old Brighton to unfurl its first senior men’s flag in the opening round against St Bernard’s on Saturday April
The VAFA and the YJFL are pleased to announce an extension to the umpire growth partnership for 2024. This agreement ensures both leagues collaborate on key umpire matters including education, pathways, training and recruitment.
A key component of this partnership is a satellite training venue at Bulleen Park, Bulleen. Every Monday night from the 6th of May starting at 6pm, VAFA umpires will have the option to train with YJFL umpires.
The partnership activities will also see both leagues working together to foster clear pathways between both leagues in umpiring, developing talented umpires in the region and improving umpire recruitment, retention and participation in both regions. A clear pathway has now been created for YJFL umpires to transition to senior football in the VAFA competition once they have finished their junior umpiring career.
VAFA and YJFL umpires are encouraged to officiate in both competitions, this will ease the pressure on clubs with increased coverage levels on junior and senior games.
Both leagues look forward to working together to achieve positive umpiring outcomes during the 2024 season.
The 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s fixture has been unveiled, with Old Brighton to unfurl its first senior men’s flag in the opening round against St Bernard’s on Saturday April
The VAFA has finalised the Men’s Divisional competition structures for the 2026 season following an extensive consultation period with clubs. Division 1 will remain a 10 team competition in 2026.
It’s been a long, hard road for Power House since they went 16-2 to win the 2017 Division 3 minor premiership. They would ultimately lose that Grand Final to UHS-VU,
