2026 VAFA Finals Fixture – September 19-20
The fixture has been released for Week 5 of the 2026 VAFA Finals Series, featuring William Buck Premier Women’s & Reserves Grand Finals, William Buck Premier Men’s Preliminary & Grand
The VAFA is proud to announce the umpires who have the honour of being selected to represent the VAFA in this weekend’s Big V games against the Perth Football League and Bendigo Football Netball League.
The VAFA congratulates the below umpires appointed to these prestigious representative games.
Saturday 12th July- Big V Senior Women’s vs Perth FL
Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick Park, 1:00pm
Field: Gina Mondschein and Abbey Styan
Boundary: Alyssa Eales, Talia Franchina, Niamh Henry, Sophie Highnam
Goal: Max Calvez and Sullivan Hendrickson
Saturday 12th July, Big V Senior Men’s vs Perth FL
Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick Park, 3:30pm
Field: Jordan Gibson and Patrick Sexton
Boundary: Xavier Hendy, Lucas Kennedy, Charles Meunier, Angus Shanahan
Goal: Jesse Rawack and Nicholas Toohey
Sunday 13th July, Under 19 Men’s vs Bendigo FNL
Queen Elizebeth Oval, Bendigo 11:30am
Field: Patrick Lynch
Boundary: Angus Hewitt
Goal: Leo Moore
Sunday 13th July, Premier B – Division 3 Men’s vs Bendigo FNL
Queen Elizebeth Oval, Bendigo 2:00pm
Field: John Collopy
Boundary: Nick Obst
Goal: Daniel O’Shea
The umpires selected have performed exceptionally well in the first half of the season. Their selection is a reward for their hard work and dedication to their umpiring craft. We wish the umpiring team the best of luck for the games as they represent the VAFA on the big stage. Run well and enjoy the experience!

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