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May Volunteer of the Month: Jessica Evans - SweetwaterNOW

Prahran · Prahran

May Volunteer of the Month: Jessica Evans - SweetwaterNOW

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ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency has recognized Jessica Evans as the May 2025 Volunteer of the Month for her dedication to downtown Rock Springs and her creative contributions to the URA summer programming. Evan’s put her creative stamp on the summer’s Downtown Scavenger Hunt by designing ‘Wanted’ posters featuring Rock See the Story

VAFA William Buck Premier Men's Round 9 Preview

Melbourne, Australia · Melbourne

VAFA William Buck Premier Men's Round 9 Preview

Premier Men’s returns from the bye with a bang, headlined by the next chapter in a storied rivalry. ST KEVIN’S vs OLD SCOTCH (Saturday 2pm – TH King Oval) The match of the round will be for huge stakes, with the winner to go a game clear of the loser inside the Top 4. These two teams met on Preliminary Final Day 2024, with the Cardinals ending SKOB’s dream of a sixth straight Grand Final with a withering 7-goal-to-1 final term delivering a 44-po…Read Article

Amateur Footballer Record - Week 9

Melbourne, Australia · Melbourne

Amateur Footballer Record - Week 9

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VAFA Umpire Registrations hit the 600 milestone during Umpiring Round

Round 9 on Saturday 14 June is a significant occasion as the VAFA community celebrates Umpiring Round. In exciting news, umpire registrations for 2025 have increased significantly over the past 4 years with over 600 registered league umpires now signed up. This special milestone is the result of consistent investment and resourcing into the Umpiring Program over a number of years. These results have been achieved through strong junior programs, …Elsternwick · Elsternwick Read Article

May Community Coach of the Month Award

At the VAFA, we’re proud to recognize the incredible efforts of coaches who give their all to support their clubs and live out the values of our community. Every month, we hear powerful stories of leadership, dedication and impact, and May brought forward some truly inspiring nominations Congratulations to Traolach O’Sullivan from Power House AFC who has been named the Carruthers Executive Community Coach of the Month! Traolach was nominated …Melbourne, Australia · Melbourne Read Article

Whitefriars U19s a story of perseverance and progress

In the competitive landscape of local football, the Whitefriars Football Club Under 19’s team stands as a testament to commitment and camaraderie, as they navigate the challenge of remaining winless so far this season. What started as ten mates wanting to stay connected through football quickly became a spirited young group hailing from a range of different sporting backgrounds. All united by a shared passion for Australian Rules Football and a …Melbourne, Australia · Melbourne Read Article

Community Umpiring legend Steve Aarons

Every weekend, while most VAFA supporters head to their local ground with a scarf and pie in hand, Steve Aarons turns up with a whistle and a faded green VAFA volunteer umpire shirt. Since 1986, Steve has umpired hundreds of games for the Ormond Amateur Football Club—through wet winters, premierships, and generations of players. A heart-and-soul figure at the club, Steve is proof that local footy thrives on dedication as much as talent. “He just…Read Article

From formation to A-Grade: Old Geelong Women’s makes history

Old Geelong Football Club opened its 2025 season in historic fashion, with its women’s side marking their first year in the William Buck Premier competition with two wins straight out of the gates to open their campaign — a milestone that reflects the rapid rise and remarkable progression of a program that didn’t exist less than a decade ago. From humble beginnings in 2017 to an inaugural senior premiership in Premier B and promotion in 2024, th…Geelong · Geelong Read Article

Round 8 Anytime Fitness Women's Rising Star: Jacinta Baxter

The VAFA congratulates Jacinta Baxter from Caulfield Grammarians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 8 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star. At just 19 years old, Jacinta started the season with Collingwood VFLW and has committed to the Caulfield Grammarians full-time. With just 2 games under her belt with the Fields, Jacinta has polled in both matches, impressing with her contested game play, and was named best on ground on the wee…Caulfield · Caulfield Read Article

2025 Men’s Under 19 Centenary squad announced

The Big V Under 19 rep team returns to action for the first time since 2019, and the VAFA congratulates the 40 players named in the initial squad to face the Bendigo FNL at Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo on Sunday, July 13. Hampton Rovers Under 19 coach Paul Carrigan, who coached the winning South side in last year’s Under 19 Showcase, will take the reins and has been thrilled with the calibre of available talent. “We’ve fine-tuned a great list…Bendigo, Victoria · Bendigo Read Article

Cobras break the drought, Omlettes cement top three spot

Round 8 of the Premier B Women’s season brought the heat – Old Yarra Cobras took home the chocolates for the first time this year, Port Melbourne Chargers and Old Melburnians continued to prove themselves as contenders, and Old Brighton once again had the wood over rival side Marcellin. Old Yarra Cobras secured their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion, overpowering Melbourne University Women’s 15.15 (105) to 2.2 (14) at Doncaster Re…Drought · Melbourne Read Article

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