VAFA Umpires wrap up Pre-Season club visits
As part of the VAFA’s Pre-Season Umpire Club Visit Program, a number of clubs had umpires attend training to officiate a match simulation. The 2026 aims of the program were
Premier C is the gateway between Premier and Divisional footy, and it will once again be a fascinating section in 2025.
Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay deep dive into all 10 Premier C teams for their Season Preview with special guest, Marcellin coach BERNIE DINNEEN.
We also catch up with proud VAFA Alumni FRANCIS EVANS, who joined Carlton’s AFL list last week after being set to return to the VAFA with Brunswick this season.
Plus, we chat with News Corp VAFA expert BRAYDEN MAY for all the latest news & happenings up & down the VAFA Divisions.
All that and more in a bumper edition of FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, thanks to MECWACARE!
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As part of the VAFA’s Pre-Season Umpire Club Visit Program, a number of clubs had umpires attend training to officiate a match simulation. The 2026 aims of the program were
The Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program has officially launched for the 2026 VAFA season, continuing as a key initiative supporting mental health and wellbeing across the competition. With the VAFA’s
Old Brighton entered the 2025 Premier Men’s competition as both the hunter AND the hunted. Externally, the club was widely seen as the clear premiership favourite, yet internally, the Tonners
