
Champions of Change: Celebrating Women Coaches in the VAFA
This July, the VAFA proudly joins AFL Victoria in celebrating Women’s Coaching Month, now in its fifth year. The 2025 theme, “Champions of Change,” recognises the powerful role women and
The VAFA extends its deepest condolences to St Bedes/Mentone Tigers and the family, friends and teammates of Laura Summers who recently passed away.
Laura was a key part of the Tigers’ family, and has been described as a dynamic midfielder, an inspiring teammate and a leader of the club.
Please read the message from St Bedes/Mentone Tigers below:
“It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Senior Women’s player Laura Summers.
Our deepest sympathy to Laura’s family, friends and anyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Laura will be remembered as a dynamic midfielder whose attack on the ball inspired her teammates. Laura played an integral role in our leadership group and contributed greatly to our successful season.
We thank the SBMT community along with the wider football community for their love and support throughout this time.
Rest easy Laura.
Gone but not forgotten.
Forever in our hearts.”
This July, the VAFA proudly joins AFL Victoria in celebrating Women’s Coaching Month, now in its fifth year. The 2025 theme, “Champions of Change,” recognises the powerful role women and
The VAFA congratulates Ryder Mantello from Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 11 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Ryder is ranked 24th for average
The ladder is heating up more every week, with plenty of teams on equal points vying for spots and some only outside the top four on percentage; with each round