AROUND THE AMMOS – April 30, 2026

Read the latest weekly headlines around the VAFA — off the field and around the boundary line.

TICKETS TO THE BIG V LUNCHEON ARE ON SALE NOW

Tickets are now on sale to the 2026 Big V Luncheon, proudly presented by CitiPower. Join us as we celebrate the prestigious Big V Club, honour our 2026 inductees, and recognise this year’s Senior Women’s and Men’s Big V Representative Teams. A highlight of the event will be the official Big V jumper presentations for both the Women’s and Men’s teams — a special moment you won’t want to miss.
Buy tickets here.

VAFA CLUBS HONOUR ANZAC DAY

One of the most meaningful occasions on the VAFA calendar, ANZAC Day presented an opportunity for clubs across the league to honour those who served for Australia and New Zealand, many of which had long ties to our VAFA community. Of these clubs included Therry Penola and Beaumaris, pictured below.

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A post shared by Therry Penola AFC (@therrypenolaafc)

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A post shared by Beaumaris Football Club – The Sharks (@beaumarisfootballclub)

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A post shared by Marc Stafford (@marcustafford)

PLAYER MILESTONES IN ROUND 3

Congratulations to the following VAFA players who will reach special milestones this week in Round 3. La Trobe University’s Eve Conlan will reach 50 games, while North Brunswick captain Cameron Lee will play his 100th for the Bulls. From St Bernards, Oliver Liberatore reaches 100 VAFA games, and Ethan Schumann will also reach 100 games for the Snowdogs.

Player milestones are a significant achievement, not only for each player but for the clubs who nurture these individuals to play the game they love. Go well!

KEW TO CELEBRATE 150TH GALA

Kew Football Club will celebrate a significant milestone with its historic 150th Year Gala Dinner on Saturday, June 27. This special evening will honour the players, coaches, committees, volunteers, supporters, friends and families who have shaped the club across generations. For more information and to purchase tickets, head here.