Parkside hunting ‘uncommon’ fourth straight promotion as they return to Premier footy
“For many years, we dared to dream about being a serious footy club. We’ve managed to gain a different type of respect – the worthiness of being a ‘proper club’
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2025 Premier Thirds Men’s Fixture
The Premier Thirds competition delivered arguably the biggest upset of the entire VAFA season, with St Kevin’s claiming the flag in a 5-point thriller over Old Xaverians, who had finished
100 VAFA players signed to VFL lists in 2025
The VAFA continues to be a fertile recruiting ground for the elite pathway, with the incredible news that 100 VAFA players have been signed by VFL clubs in 2025. It’s
The VAFA’s burning questions answered by GM of Footy & Umpiring, Dale Christie on Inside the VAFA
As one of the largest senior footy competitions in Australia, there’s always plenty happening behind-the-scenes at the VAFA. Why certain decisions get made isn’t always obvious, but there is always
VAFA announces Belgravia Apparel/New Balance as Official Umpire Apparel Supplier
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Belgravia Apparel/New Balance who will supply umpire uniforms until at least the end of 2026. Belgravia
Now You C It… For the Love of the Game’s Premier C Preview, plus Carlton’s Francis Evans!
Premier C is the gateway between Premier and Divisional footy, and it will once again be a fascinating section in 2025. Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay deep dive
Big V Coaching applications open
With the Big V celebrating its centenary, an incredible opportunity is now available to coach the Big V Men or Premier B-Division 3 Men’s team in 2025. The Big V
Community football unites to tackle Australia’s $31.5 billion gambling crisis
Three of Australia’s largest community football leagues have joined forces to address online gambling-related harm in sport, as research reveals alarming rates of gambling behaviour among young players[1]. The Victorian
A Centenary celebration for the Big V
2025 will be a season of celebration as the VAFA recognises the 100th anniversary of the first Big V match, which took place against the South Australian Amateur Football League
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