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Best & Fairest winners from the 2025 VAFA season will be announced on tonight’s 2025 VAFA Awards Show, broadcast live on the VAFA Website and App from 7:05pm.
Hosted by Jason Bennett and Paddy Grindlay, the top 5 in the best & fairests will be counted down for every senior men’s and women’s section (with the exception of William Buck Premier Men’s and Women’s which will be announced at the VAFA Awards Night on Wednesday 8th October), as well as all Holmesglen Under 19 sections.
Award winners will be interviewed, before receiving their award in-person at next Wednesday’s VAFA night of nights, to be held this year at the Lakeside Pavilion, Albert Park. Bookings close tomorrow – tickets can be purchased online here.
The show will go for around 1.5 hours, commencing at 7pm with with the Senior Women’s sections, followed by the Holmesglen Under 19’s and then the Senior Men’s sections.
How to listen to the 2025 VAFA Awards Show
Follow VAFAHQ on Instagram to keep up-to-date with the night’s proceedings.

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