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VAFA Live Coverage – August 23

By VAFA Media · August 22, 2025

It’s crunch time in Premier Men’s and we’ve got LIVE COVERAGE across 4 of the 5 matches in Round 17! See all the details, plus live stream links below.

SATURDAY AUGUST 23

Kick off your VAFA Saturday with our KommunityTV live-stream – a William Buck Premier Men’s double-header as Collegians fight to stay out of the drop zone by tackling the toughest assignment in the comp right now – Old Brighton at Brighton Beach Oval.

The Tonners have won a remarkable 17 straight at Fortress Brighton since Rd.17, 2023. An 18th consecutive win would put one hand on back-to-back minor premierships for the bayside boys.

But Collegians will not only be desperate as they fight for survival in Premier Men’s, they’ll also be buoyed by their recent form, which includes taking both St Kevin’s and Old Xavs all the way to the wire over the past 3 weeks.

They know they’re good enough to challenge anyone – is this the week they finally win a close one?

Find out with our LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage on KommunityTV, starting with Reserves from 11.35am, followed by the Seniors coverage from 1.45pm. A News Corp subscription is required to watch the live stream on KommunityTV – sign up from just $6 per week.

This week’s SEN VAFA Match of the Day is a fascinating clash between Old Xaverians & University Blues at Toorak Park.

Despite currently sitting 7th, there’s a strong argument to be made that the Blues are actually the fourth-best team in the comp right now, given they’ve knocked off the three teams immediately above them in the past three weeks (the Bloods, Cardinals & Blacks).

They remain an outside chance to sneak into the finals, and their first step must be upsetting a wounded Xavs at home.

Dan Donati has lost a few prime-movers in recent weeks, testing his team’s much-vaunted depth. They certainly won’t be underestimating the Blues here and will be determined to rediscover their best form as they tune up for September.

Enjoy two of the hottest teams in the competition going head-to-head with our VAFA.com.au LIVE STREAM SIMULCAST featuring our award-winning VAFA SEN MATCH OF THE DAY commentary team from 1.45pm, with coverage also available via the SEN App.

And if you’re heading to the game – TAKE YOUR HEADPHONES – and enjoy our commentary in REAL-TIME via SEN’s Stadium technology on the SEN App.

The SEN App is available for iPhone and Android, and works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

You can also enjoy a couple more HUGE Premier Men’s live streams on VAFA.com.au:

lt’s a sudden-death showdown at Melbourne Uni as University Blacks host Old Scotch – two teams on the outside looking in, fighting to keep their finals hopes alive.

Both these teams are more than capable of causing havoc should they qualify for September.

But first they need to get there, and for that to happen, the BLOODS MUST FALL this weekend. Then:

IF THE BLACKS WIN – the Cardinals’ flag defence is officially over & the Blacks join the Bloods on 9 wins with one game to play.
IF THE CARDINALS WIN – they join the Blacks one game (and percentage) behind the Bloods & it’s all to play for in the final round.

Catch one of the most important matches of the season, LIVE STREAMING on VAFA.com.au from 1.45pm Saturday!.

The clash between St Bernard’s and Old Haileybury will have massive connotations for both the Finals AND Relegation races – and you can watch it LIVE & FREE on VAFA.com.au!

This is THE pivotal game of the weekend on multiple fronts.

St Bernard’s have lost 6 of their last 7 games, leaving them stranded in the bottom 2 on percentage. And while Old Haileybury sit fourth, their recent form hasn’t been much better (lost 5 of last 7).

It’s the 2023 Premier B champs hosting the 2024 Premier B champs as the Bloods climb down into the Snake Pit for the first time since 2018.

Both have massive stakes to play for and the winner will take a giant leap in the right direction.

The big question is – will it be the Bloods taking a giant leap towards September, or the Snowdogs leaping up out of the drop zone?

Don’t miss what promises to be a desperate affair, streaming LIVE & FREE on VAFA.com.au from 1.55pm!

William Buck Premier Men’s Round 17 Preview

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Round 17 – Saturday, August 23

VAFA LIVE STREAM & SEN MATCH OF THE DAY
William Buck Premier Men’s – Round 17
Old Xaverians vs University Blues
Live coverage from 1.45pm (bounce 2pm)
LISTEN LIVE on the SEN App & SEN.com.au