SOCIALS WRAP: Week 23
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The VAFA congratulates Zahra Clavarino from Old Haileybury Amateur Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 7 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star. Zahra has come through Berwick and the Dandy Stingrays and has impressed in her first season in the VAFA for the Bloods. Zahra is only just 20 years old and has featured in the best players in five of seven games this year.
What the club said:
Zahra Clavarino is a proud Old Haileybury graduate from the class of 2023 and has quickly become a cornerstone of the club’s future. As the leader of the young brigade, Zahra leads with quiet confidence, hard work, and a team-first attitude that sets the tone for those around her.
Her versatility is a major asset—whether rucking with finesse, providing a strong target up forward, locking down in defence, or even rolling through the midfield, Zahra’s football IQ and skillset are beyond her years. Off the field, she brings humility, positivity, and a relentless desire to improve.
The club couldn’t be more excited about the way she’s started her senior footy journey and can’t wait to see her continue to grow in the maroon and blue.
Coach’s David Lappage said:
“Zahra gives our midfielders first use more often than not, and that’s massive in helping us win the stoppage battle. She competes with heart, has great hands, and her ability to adapt to different roles makes her incredibly valuable to this team. She’s only just beginning, and already she’s showing signs of being a real leader for the future.”
Stay up-to-date with the biggest moments of every round with our weekly Socials Wrap. Old Scotch Stars are the 2026 William Buck Premier Women’s Premiers, completing the three-peat and only
It’s PREMIER GRAND FINAL Weekend, with four huge premiership deciders to enjoy on VAFA Media, plus the blockbuster William Buck Premier Men’s Preliminary Final on Saturday afternoon. We kick it
Caulfield Grammarians v Old Scotch William Buck Premier Women’s Grand Final Sunday September 20, 2:30pm @ Revo Fitness Park The William Buck Premier Women’s season reaches its conclusion this weekend,
