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As the first bounce of the 2025 VAFA season approaches, there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Another year of community footy, fi erce competition, and the unmistakable camaraderie that makes our competition so special. As President, it’s an honour to welcome back our clubs, players, umpires, volunteers, and supporters for what promises to be another action-packed season.
The VAFA continues to stand tall as the largest community football competition in the state, with an impressive 66 clubs fi elding 296 teams this year. This strength is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our football community, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Since the inaugural women’s season in 2017, female participation in the VAFA has skyrocketed, with a remarkable 69% growth. From 1,869 participants in 2017 to 3,151 in 2024, we now proudly hold the title of the biggest women’s football competition in Australia. This momentum continues in 2025 with Elsternwick, Canterbury, Ormond, and Prahran all introducing new women’s teams.
The future is bright, and this year marks an exciting step forward with the launch of the Women’s Academy Series, an under-19 program designed to nurture the next generation of talent. Represented by Old Scotch, Westbourne Grammarians, and Melbourne Uni Women’s FC, this six-round series is a stepping stone toward a fully-fl edged U19 competition in 2026. The VAFA is committed to providing meaningful pathways for women in football, and we look forward to watching this program thrive.
This season carries extra signifi cance as we celebrate 100 years since the first-ever Big V representative match, played against Adelaide at the MCG in 1925. To mark this milestone, we invite past and present Big V representatives to a Gala Event on July 10—a chance to honour the legacy of representative football in the VAFA.
Our representative teams will take to the fi eld in four key matchups:
· July 12 : The Big V Premier Men’s and Women’s teams host Perth Football League at Elsternwick Park.
· July 13 : Our Premier B-Division 3 Big V side and the U19s head to Bendigo to take on the Bendigo Football League.
Paul NewtonVAFA President
This is a proud year for the Big V, and we can’t wait to see our players represent the jumper with distinction.
Our umpiring ranks continue to grow, with over 500 umpires already registered—an impressive 25% increase from last year. A huge thank you to our offi ciating team, who are vital in ensuring our game is played in the right spirit. We also welcome newly appointed UA President Michael Evans and look forward to working closely with him and his team to support umpire development across all levels.
The VAFA is built on strong partnerships, and we extend our gratitude to our loyal commercial supporters, along with several new partners joining us in 2025, including:
· Big Screen Video (Preferred Scoreboard Supplier)
· Guzman y Gomez (Quick Service Restaurant Partner)
· HITIQ (Concussion Technology Partner)
· ISC (VAFA apparel licensee)
· Belgravia Apparel / New Balance (Umpire on-fi eld apparel supplier)
Off the fi eld, we remain committed to supporting the broader football community through initiatives such as Tackle Your Feelings (mental health awareness), The Real Stakes (gambling harm awareness), and our Player Assistance Program (counselling services). In addition, our dedicated Club Support team continues to assist with governance, fundraising, and facility development to ensure clubs thrive for years to come.
As we embark on another season, the future of the VAFA has never looked brighter. The passion, commitment, and spirit of our football community remain the driving force behind our competition’s success. Whether you’re pulling on the boots, offi ciating a game, coaching from the sidelines, or cheering from the outer, thank you for being part of this journey.
Here’s to an unforgettable 2025 VAFA season—best of luck to all!
Jason Bennett
After a long summer of anticipation following one of the greatest William Buck Premier Men’s seasons in VAFA history, it’s finally time to bounce the ball in 2025.
If you ask the experts and the coaches, this next edition is likely to be every bit as competitive and exciting as 2024.
And we kick it off with some mouth-watering Round 1 matchups:
The Cardinals will unfurl their premiership flag ahead of taking on SKOB, a team that was within a kick of their sixth consecutive Grand Final.
Old Scotch timed their run to perfection in 2024, winning 12 of their last 14 matches to collect their second top-flight premiership in 90 years.
VFL scouts took notice and subsequently signed a whopping 15 Cardinals to VFL lists this season and this has become the ‘Great Unknown’ heading into 2025 – how many top-line Cards will be busy with VFL duties week-to-week?
Fortunately, they boast exceptional depth; some youngsters will surely thrive with greater opportunities.
2024 was a tribute to SKOB’s resilience and emotional strength. They were 10-2 after Round 12 when club favourite Michael Pisker suffered a horrifi c career-ending injury, which rocked the playing group to its foundations.
They would win just 2 of their final 8 games, yet still came within a kick of making the Grand Final after just falling short on Second Semi Final day.
2025 is a fresh start for a recharged SKOB to load up and go again. And what better way to make a statement than by knocking off the reigning champs on their own home turf first up?
Old Scotch will be just as motivated to launch their defence on a powerful note. What a game to open the season!
Old Xavs have recruited strongly following a promising 2024 campaign that saw them narrowly miss the finals in the dying stages of the season and are a popular tip to return to the finals, potentially winning it all for the first time since 2016.
They kick off their season with the grand re-opening of a spectacularly renovated Toorak Park and will be keen to celebrate the occasion in style.
De La are back in the top-flight for the first time since 2019 and coach Nick Hyland is confident their patient build has provided them with the necessary foundation to stay there.
Consistency was the challenge for Old Xavs in 2024 – can they bring their best first up or will De La Salle mark their return to the top tier by spoiling Xavs’ party?
Old Brighton set the pace all season to claim the 2024 minor premiership by three-and-a-half games, before ultimately falling short on Grand Final Day.
Coach Marcel Bruin says 2025 isn’t about redemption; it’s about their longer-term quest for sustained success, which means continuous improvement, and that’s their focus.
Like Old Scotch, VFL recruiters have targeted the Tonners, with 10 players signed up to ply their trade at the next level. We wait to see the impact that has on their best available line-up week-to-week.
Uni Blacks have been slow starters the past two seasons before rattling home with a full head of steam in the back half of the year.
But they can ill afford a slow start this year, given the Tonners turned Brighton Beach Oval into a fortress last season, winning all 9 matches at home.
What a start it would be if Blacks could find a way against a team that many believe is ready to right the wrongs of 2024 and lift the silverware for the first time at the top level.
At their best, Uni Blues were irresistible in 2024, but unfortunately their best deserted them in the second half of the season. They sat 6-3 after 9 rounds when gun forward James Stewart went down with a serious hamstring injury that sidelined him for six weeks. The Blues won just one more game for the entire season.
With a new coach in Matt Smith, the Blues are ready for the fresh start the new season provides and if they can fl y out of the blocks and maintain their form and momentum, they loom as a team to watch.
St Bernard’s look to be a young team on the rise. They overcame a brutal injury list to give a great account of themselves in their first season back in Premier Men’s and coach Steve Alessio is excited by the young group at his disposal, which now includes his nephew –former Carlton AFL player Matthew Watson, who will provide them with a big, strong target Inside 50.
But the Snowdogs travelled about as well as a bowl of minestrone on a motorbike in 2024, losing all 9 games away from the Snake Pit.
Can they snap that trend straight up against the Blues at one of trickier away venues in the competition?
The weekend’s final game might be its most intriguing as 2024 Premier B champions Old Haileybury return to Premier Men’s by hosting 2023 champions Collegians.
The Bloods agonisingly missed remaining in the topflight by just 1.62% at the end of 2023 and, after a dominant Premier B season, are much better prepared to cope with the demands of Premier Men’s footy.
Collegians endured a challenging premiership defence in 2024. Crippled by injuries, they fought gallantly to scrape into September in a thrilling final round but had nothing more to give by the time they got there.
Coach Jordie McKenzie enters his second season in charge and will have spent the summer adding layers to the Lions’ gameplan.
Where do both these teams sit in the overall pecking order? We’ll get our first indication this weekend when they size each other up at Princes Park.
The start of the 2025 William Buck Premier Women’s season is right around the corner, with fi xtures kicking off on Saturday 5th April.
The competition welcomes three sides elevated from Premier B, including minor premiers – Williamstown CYMS, Premiers – Old Geelong, and Grand Finalists –Fitzroy. In a blockbuster Round 1 match up, the CY’s come up against familiar rivals in Premier B champions, Old Geelong.
The season promises to have plenty of exciting matches, new rivalry and packed right from when the first whistle sounds.
Caulfi eld had a terrifi c campaign last year that saw them finish fourth, one game short of the Grand Final. Caulfi eld look to come into season 2025 more motivated and determined to go one step further.
Coach Dani Distefano spoke about the areas that the club have been working on during pre-season and what type of game the team are approaching.
“We have invested our time in building on our already strong foundation. We have upped the strength and conditioning and spent some time focusing on quality execution of our game plan. The players have also invested in their individual development, such as working on their kicking technique etc.
We like to maintain possession in our forward half, by setting up well behind the ball and applying immense pressure on our opponents - creating opportunities for our forwards to capitalise.”
Distefano also spoke about the expectations for the season. “We’re looking to continue to build on our already very strong foundation. We learn to better execute our game play, and really harness momentum moving into the pointy end of the season.”
Fitzroy had a successful campaign in Premier B, finishing runners up in the grand final in a thrilling encounter.
Coach Nathan Jumeau is building the confi dence of a young playing group and looking at how they can improve week to week in certain aspects that are important in seniors. A key focus for Fitzroy is ‘team football’ and working together as a cohesive unit from the backline all the way to the forwards with a number of new additions to the team. Fitzroy will look for fast footy and quick transitions.
Fitzroy have lost only one player from the Grand Final last year. The additions to the team are Morgan McNally, Maddie Smith and Grace Painting.
Fitzroy’s expectations for the upcoming season are to retain their standing in William Buck Premier, finish middle of the ladder and keep growing from within the club as much as possible.
After a competitive 2024 season, Kew finished their season in third. With 12 wins and 6 losses, the Bears were unable to get the four points against the two Grand Finalists in St Kevin’s and Old Scotch.
A familiar name in William Buck Premier that is Dakota Villiva, will be a notable absentee from the Kew Bears’ line up this season. She has jumped in and out of playinginjury-playing and in 2024 sustained her second ACL rupture. Despite the injury, the Big V rep player won her second league-B&F award; and will undoubtedly leave a void in Kew’s midfi eld.
Melbourne University Women’s Football Club will be looking to rebound this season after a disappointing 2024 campaign which resulted in just the three wins. New head coach Michael Goldsmith brings renewed energy to the club as they look to improve on their ninth-placed finished last year. Although it’ll be a tough start to their campaign, facing the might of St Kevin’s away from home in round one.
Old Geelong will look to challenge in William Buck Premier Women’s following a successful campaign in Premier B, finishing second at the end of the home and away season and claiming the Premiership in a clutch Grand Final victory over Fitzroy. Coach Jack Crameri dubbed 2024 as “the best season on record for the Old Geelong Women’s program”.
The OG’s are primed to take their game to the next level and shake things up in William Buck Premier and will focus on utilising their speed.
As with each pre-season there are players that come and go, and for Old Geelong, premiership player Kath Dunn has moved into the coaching ranks, while Celia Cody will miss the season through injury. However, they welcome some fresh faces and some star players returning from injury; namely, Camilla Taylor in the ruck, Tessa Longden and Tash Wilson.
Old Scotch will look to go back-to-back in season 2025 after dominating in their 2024 campaign and securing their second-ever Women’s Premiership.
Although many of their premiership players and familiar faces will return for the upcoming season, this will be under the guise of a new-look leadership group lead by incoming skipper, Katie Hunter-Scott.
2024 co-captain Mia Caffry is one of three to sign onto a VFL list whilst her counterpart in Maxine Wells has relocated down the coast to pursue career opportunities.
The Scotch Stars are a cohesive unit that dominate out of the midfi eld. Their clean ball use and transitions across their lines are what they are best known for and will be a tough opponent to come up against yet again.
Old Yarra Cobras struggled to find their feet last season in their first stint at the top level. After a successful 2023 campaign in Premier B where both Seniors and Reserves made the Grand Finals, the Cobras quickly realised the competitive standard of William Buck Premier Women’s is a level above.
It would be remiss to forget that the Old Yarra Cobras only formed as an amalgamated club two years ago and were sent to the top comp in just their second season.
They will no doubt use the eighth placed finish in 2024 as a learning as they look to sink their teeth into the competition and climb the ranks as they come up against the best of VAFA Women’s.
St Kevin’s are renowned for their dominance in the William Buck Premier Women’s competition, having made finals in every season since the inception of the VAFA Women’s competition in 2017.
They nearly had the clean sweep last season with 17 wins, finishing second on the ladder behind Old Scotch only on percentage. Coming up short on Grand Final day they will be hungry to reach Premiership glory once again.
Flooded with superstar talent on the fi eld, coupled with the expertise and fl are of Coach Tom Purcell at the helm, the SKOB Saints are ones to watch.
West Brunswick narrowly missed out on finals in 2024, finishing in 5th place.
Joining the ranks is new coach Ryan Wandel who spoke on the main focuses for tackling this season. “When the game is on our terms, we’ll be dominating the corridor and getting opposition over the back. We want to invest in our run and gun game as much as we can, and back our leg speed and put opposition teams on the backfoot.”
West Brunswick have recruited and retained well, picking up Sarah Jolly, a strong midfi elder with a damaging burst of speed, Vic Holt, an energetic and reliable defender, and Elaina Domagala, a crafty and skilful small forward, among others.
Williamstown CYMS are on an upward trajectory with their past two season’s highlighting the team’s growth and success. They have not lost a home and away football match since 2022 – a stat that is no small feat.
Despite the CY’s coming up short in their finals campaign last season, their climb up the ranks is not to be forgotten when facing this opposition.
Claiming a Division 2 Women’s Premiership in 2023, they went on to finish minor premiers in Premier B Women’s in 2024 and this season look to make their debut in William Buck Premier Women’s.
West BrunswickV Old Geelong St Kevin’sV MUWFC
Caulfield GrammariansV Old Yarra Cobras
Williamstown CYMS V Old Scotch
KewV Fitzroy
Paddy Grindlay
After a long summer, Round One is finally upon us. Here’s a quick look at every Premier B team ahead of what looks like another desperately close season of football in one of the VAFA’s most competitive divisions.
Fitzroy’s graduate year in William Buck Premier football garnered first-year coach Travis Ronaldson and his team fi ve wins, but the club was sent down to Premier B with Old Melburnians after finishing ninth. Now, Ronaldson has a year of senior coaching under his belt and is better for the journey.
“When you roll in and it’s your first year, it takes time to build those relationships and it takes time to understand what players you have, and what makes them tick,” he said.
“12 months down the track, you’re much better versed and prepared and informed in those areas. And I think that allows you to have … a really strong second pre-season where you go in knowing what to expect.”
De La Salle’s preliminary final heroics denied Old Trinity a Grand Final berth in 2024 and thus elevation to top flight football, the Ts falling literal inches short of making a return to William Buck Premier. Coach Donald McDonald isn’t shirking away from a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 season.
“Those opportunities just don›t grow on trees. It was really disappointing, because we were passionate about going up, but the reality was we weren’t good enough,” he said.
“That’s going to be a real big focus this year … because when you come up against the really good teams at that time of the year, you’ve got to be able to go the journey.”
After two years of sharing the role with Nathan Brown, Nick Dixon has the reins at Old Geelong, looking to take a team that was a kick away from a preliminary final a couple of steps further.
“I really enjoyed my time with ‘Browny’,” said Dixon, who has stepped away from his playing role and becomes a full-time coach in 2025.
Dixon has inherited a well-weighted group as far as age and experience goes, the OGs fresh from their first men’s finals campaign in Premier B football. “I think we’ve got seven or so boys playing their 100th game this year that are all in their mid-to-late twenties … but we’ve also been able to replenish the younger side of the list as well,” he said.
There’s one club that’s drawn serious attention in Premier B this pre-season: Old Ivanhoe, coached by Jarrod Gieschen.
After an impressive practice match performance against De La Salle, pundits around the VAFA have been closely examining Gieschen’s squad - complete with a number of additions headlined by returning ex-AFL pair Alex Mirkov and Patrick Naish.
“We had a real focus on trying to attract Ivanhoe people back to Old Ivanhoe,” said Gieschen. “I think Alex just wanted to enjoy his footy and find that love for the game again.”
At Caulfi eld Grammarians, new coach Paul Satterley has found himself with momentum, garnered from the club’s escape from relegation in the last round of 2024 and continued with high numbers on the training track.
Satterley, who crossed from Old Melburnians to take charge of the Grammarians, has taken the approach of empowering his players to play exciting football, and the recruitments of Tomas Bugg and former skipper Will Edwards are the equivalent of two playing assistant coaches for a young groupt.
“I’ve inherited quite a young list in terms of age profile,” Satterley said. “Many have already been exposed to senior football through circumstances over the past few years. The strength within the club stems from having a competitive Under 19 side in Premier, and a second Under 19 side that won the Division 4 fl ag in 2024.”
At WIlliamstown CYMS, coach Con Terzoglou is sick of fi ghting relegation. Terzoglou and the CYs would look to their late-winter burst as instructive for the 2025 season - investing in their list over the summertime to avoid a scramble in July.
The CYs’ form in their three practice matches has been encouraging, Terzoglou at a March practice match remarking on his team’s adaptation to a quicker, pacier style of play.
“We know that the Ammos game does play off that half back line, so it’s an area we want to improve in and we’ve put time into that at training. To see snippets of that today and last week is pleasing to know that we’re trending right. Still work to do, but we’re really happy with how it’s come so far,” the coach said.
The Hampton Rovers will play the CYs in the first weekend of the season, another community club that has focused on investing into its program, particularly its high-achieving Under 19s program.
“We invested heavily in our youth last season - our 19s won the Division 1 premiership the same day six players who qualifi ed for our Under 19s Grand Final played in our preliminary final win against Parkside,” said coach Marty Pask.
“We feel we have been promoted on the back of our strong pathway of (Under) 19s and consistent performances from our players aged 22-25, who are now leading the club.”
Coming into Premier B fresh from a 15-goal Grand Final win over Hampton, new Old Carey coach Luke Giles graduates from his role as an assistant last year with a clear view of the list.
“I’m under the impression that our top ten players are going to continue to get better and better for the next three or four years,” Giles said. “We feel that we’re in year two of a fi ve-year plan to get back to the very top of the VAFA … we’ve got to go up 20% in my mind, to be competitive, and we’ve probably got to go up 50% to be at the very top end of B grade”.
The Panthers will get an understanding of where their offseason has placed them straight away, running into the Old Melburnians and Nathan Brown first up at Elsternwick Park.
While ball magnet Ben Harding has departed the OMs, the Haysman and Nichols brothers remain - and it’s the younger players, some blooded last year in the seniors, some on the up-and-up from the Under 19s program, that Brown will have his eye on this year.
“With this next wave group, it’s a continued work in progress, but our focus has been on a combined style, a method and structure where everyone knows what’s expected, but especially a lot of confi dence to go and take moments as you see them,” he said.
Old Camberwell is another club under new leadership in 2025 - Neil Connell is the new coach at Gordon Barnard Reserve, taking over from Anson Brownless after nine wins, eight losses and a draw in 2024.
Graduating Under 19s players and returning Camberwell Grammar students make up the inclusions for the new coach, who has clear goals for the season to come. “Consolidate as a B Grade club (and) be competitive in every game regardless of the end result,” Connell said.
Lauren Atkinson
The 2025 season for the VAFA Premier B Women’s competition promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with signifi cant changes shaking up the competition.
Only four teams remain from the 2024 fi xture (Beaumaris, St Bedes-Mentone Tigers, Westbourne Grammarians, Old Xaverians), while four strong contenders from Division 1, (Old Melburnians, Marcellin, Old Brighton, Parkdale Vultures) will also join the fray. Coburg come into the mix after dropping down from William Buck Premier, and the newly formed Port Melbourne Chargers will make their VAFA debut.
BEAUMARIS
Beaumaris will hope to build on their 2024 season, having finished fi fth on the Premier B ladder with a 6-10 win-loss record.
With new coach Sam Calogero at the helm, the team is eager to improve their standing and earn a spot in the 2025 finals campaign. Calogero will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Sharks, having recently been involved with the Sandringham Dragons Coates Talent Leage program.
An influx of graduating juniors will also bring fresh energy and talent to the team, supporting the experienced players as they look to go one step further this year.
Coburg is set for a fresh start in the 2025 Premier B Women’s Competition under new coach Cal Curtis. After finishing seventh in Premier last season with four wins, the team narrowly escaped relegation, however, due to a high turnover of players, Coburg has chosen to drop down a division as they rebuild their squad.
With the large number of list changes, the focus will be on integrating new talent and developing a cohesive unit. Tara Chetcuti has stepped into the role of Captain, supported by Vice Captains Elise Putyra and Jaz Wightman.
Despite the off-season challenges, Coburg is determined to make the most of their new beginning in Premier B and excited to see how far they can go.
Marcellin enters the season with a renewed sense of purpose after a memorable 2024 campaign. Despite a tough loss to Old Brighton in the Division 1 Grand Final, the team remains optimistic.
This preseason, Coach Paul Harvey has put an emphasis on skills, ball movement, and positioning, believing the team is fi tter than ever. While the team will miss 2024 Team of the Year member Hayley Harley, they are thrilled to welcome back Maddie Rush, who will resume her role as vice-captain. 2024 Division 1 B&F winner Lani Pane returns as captain, leading a new-look leadership group featuring Laura Robertson and Stephanie Bridges.
Marcellin’s quick, attractive style of play will be put to the test in Premier B; however, they should have the star power needed to compete with the rest.
Old Brighton starts the season full of confi dence after a stellar 2024, where they secured the Division 1 premiership having lost only one game for the year. Coach Andrew Grant acknowledges the increased diffi culty of Premier B but remains assured, stating, “We know this season will be more challenging, but we are full of confi dence going into it and know that our best will give us a chance to match it with any team.”
During the pre-season, the team has focused on their fi tness and running game, which will help them to move the ball quickly, and apply their characteristic pressure.
With a list very similar to last year’s, Old Brighton is poised to continue their success. Key players to watch include Giselle Buckley and Sienna Scott, who are expected to break out this season.
The team’s goals remain consistent: prioritise enjoyment, provide equal opportunities, and always give 100% effort. Grant believes that with these principles, the rest will take care of itself.
Old Melburnians will look to bounce back in 2025, after a frustrating season saw them fall one win short of a finals berth. Refl ecting on 2024, coach Nic Stephens stressed the importance of treating every game like a final, after missed opportunities cost them a spot in the top four.
The Omlettes went back to basics over the preseason, sharpening up kicking skills and bringing fi tness and strength to the forefront, while also developing their transition and forward entry work.
Key recruits to watch for include Ollie Mclean, Zari Mildenhall and Lily Wallace, while Omlette fans will be excited to see the return of Ellen Williams and Steph Barnett, after both players were sidelined with long-term injuries last year.
The team’s goal is clear: win the fl ag. “We’re under no illusions that it’s going to be a challenging season with so many talented teams in the comp, but we’ve got a real belief internally that our best can go all the way,” Stephens said.
Old Xaverians are looking to turn things around in 2025, after finishing at the bottom of the ladder last year with just three wins.
The team welcomes a new coach in Doug Greenough, who brings a wealth of experience from school, state league, and talent pathway football.
Under Greenough’s guidance, Old Xaverians hope to leverage his expertise to develop their players and improve their performance. With a fresh approach and renewed determination, the team is focused on climbing the ladder and making a signifi cant impact this season.
Parkdale Vultures join the Premier B Women’s competition with high hopes after a strong showing in Division 1 last year. Despite losing to Marcellin in the preliminary final, the team finished 3rd on the ladder with an 8-8 record, highlighting their potential.
This season, the Vultures have bolstered their coaching staff with the addition of Josh Hudson, who will support head coach Mark Allen.
With their strengthened leadership, Parkdale will strive to build on last year’s success and make finals once again.
Port Melbourne Chargers enter Premier B in their inaugural season, marking a signifi cant milestone for the newly established club. The Chargers have worked quickly to build a strong team culture from the ground up, emphasising inclusivity and player development.
On the fi eld, the Chargers have turned focus to their defensive structures and transition play, with a strong emphasis on skills development. “We want to be a team that is known for its hard running and pressure,” said coach Harriet Cooper.
The primary goal for the Chargers this year is to build a competitive team and establish themselves in the VAFA competition. While playing finals is an aspiration, the focus is on creating a supportive environment for the players and laying a strong foundation for the future.
With several recruits making the move across, as well as a talented group of players moving up from Port Colt Juniors, expect the Chargers to make an immediate impact.
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers is set to embark on a development journey this year, after losing several valued players. Despite finishing fourth on the ladder in 2024 and narrowly going down to Fitzroy in the semi-final, the team is focused on growth this season.
The team will commence the season under the guidance of new head coach Meg Fisher. Having been a part of the Tigers family since 2017 when she joined the inaugural women’s team, Fisher brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of the club’s culture, prioritising an inclusive environment where players can excel.
As the Tigers look to rebuild, they aim to foster a strong team spirit and develop their players’ skills, setting a solid foundation for future success.
Westbourne Grammarians gear up for their second season in Premier B, looking to build on the valuable lessons learned from their inaugural year in the VAFA.
The preseason focus has been recruiting to add depth, increasing players’ strength and fi tness, and enhancing their understanding of game strategy.
Coach Chris Grant identifi ed that their ability to move the ball into the forward 50 was a positive from their first season, however, they struggled to capitalise on their opportunities. With the addition of young guns such as Alesha Ibrahim, and the continued development of upcoming stars like Temeika Cathery, the team hopes to improve their scoring power in 2025.
Unfortunately, Caitlin Brennan will miss the season due to a knee injury, though the return of emerging star Gracie Lamers will bring a smile to Westbourne fans.
As one of the younger sides in the competition, Westbourne Grammarians will be sure to improve at a rapid rate and should not be underestimated.
Harrison McIlwaine
This week, hostilities resume in the VAFA’s Premier C Men’s competition. The league’s promotion and relegation system means 40% of this year’s teams played elsewhere last season, engendering excitement among fans, and a healthy caution among coaches.
The two promoted sides, Prahran and Parkside, will meet in Round 1, in a rematch of September’s Division 1 Grand Final, where Prahran was victorious.
The Two Blues enjoyed a dominant 2024 campaign, producing 14 straight wins on their way to Division 1 supremacy.
When asked about his expectations for Prahran’s first Premier C season under his tutelage, Coach Craige Milward insisted his side are ‘not here to make up the numbers’.
“(Our goals) go beyond solidifying a place in the division,” he said. “We want to be there at the pointy end.”
Prahran’s recruitment looks to support these ambitions. Ex-Mansfi eld leaders Patrick Marks and Josh Stefanutti, and three-time MPFNL premiership player Ryan Smyth, will grace Toorak Park for the first time, complementing the quartet of Division 1 Team of the Year members who have re-committed for season 2025.
Also possessing four Division 1 Team of the Year members is Parkside, whose seldom-seen rise has them hunting a fourth consecutive promotion.
Important to Coach Rick Frost is the development of his players as people, and his team as a pillar of its community, believing ideals have a direct correlation to on-fi eld fortunes.
“Success is helping our players reach their individual goals at Parkside… reaching player potential as individuals and as a club is more than enough,” said Frost.
Frost alludes to player-driven standards propelling Parkside’s rise, with ‘vital behaviours’ (winning tackle and inside 50 counts, among others), markers of the Parkside brand.
The two sides relegated from Premier B are Beaumaris and St Bedes/Mentone Tigers. The rivals begin their campaigns at Banksia Reserve this weekend.
Player retention became a focus for the Sharks in last season’s final six weeks, with skipper Callum Linehan and his fellow leaders driving a culture that ensured players wanted to remain at the club. Coach Josh Bourke hopes selection integrity will inform his side’s chances in 2025, after previously adopting a fl exibility in this space, due to numbers. Bourke is buoyed by the returns of Joels Cusack and Di Natale, and Josh Trew.
Tigers Coach Brad Berry has spent the pre-season adding layers to the Tigers’ game plan. Berry deems the experience his midfi eld gained against VFL-standard counterparts last season ‘invaluable’. This experience enabled further tactical complexity to be implemented.
“After our Round 2 loss to Trinity, we refocused our attention on ‘game success indicators’ rather than wins and losses,” said Berry.
“We want a method that makes us hard to play against, with a focus on winning the ball back, and being punishing on turnover,” he explained.
Backman Zac Calvez carved out a place for himself in the Premier B Team of the Year last season, and Berry believes there is further growth in his stalwart.
“His rebounding and intercepting remain as good as or better than most at the level,” doted Berry. Other Tigers to watch include leaders Lachlan Palfrey and Matt Lehpamer, both of whom, Berry says, presented in elite condition this pre-season.
New Gryphons coach Guy Martyn has centred his first pre-season around defence. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon conceded the most points of any non-relegated club last season, but Martyn says his side are aiming for finals –growth, after a mid-table finish.
Early in his tenure, Martyn noticed ‘innate hunters of the footy’ in his side, and complementing this contest prowess with better utilisation of space has been another focus of the Gryphons’ pre-season.
Martyn believes improvement from young players like Nick Mavropoulos and Tom Noonan, and a clean bill of health for the likes of Ben Reid and Rhett Weidemann will see his side carry the late-season momentum they manufactured in 2024, into 2025.
Injury cruelled the Jackas, come last year’s finals series, surely leaving a sense of unfulfillment amongst the group after a stellar 15-win home and away campaign.
2024 Team of the Year representative Richie Simon is unlikely to feature in 2025, due to an achilles injury, with finding a way to replace his 70-goal contribution to be a priority for new Coach Lachlan Buszard. Buszard estimates 500 games of experience have been rendered unavailable through injury, retirement and travel.
Needle-movers Kane Nissenbaum and Jordan Cohen will look to build on strong 2024 form, amidst the spate of absences facing AJAX.
The Parkdale Vultures were responsible for the Jackas’ semifinal defeat, and coach Owen Lalor says his club are not shirking expectation after their preliminary final berth.
“We expect to make top four. We want to shake this thing,” he said.
Lalor loves the pre-seasons of young guns Ollie Green, Jack Cheep and Nathan Sullivan, who has been promoted to the side’s vice-captaincy after a best and fairest season at just 19. An array of players between 21 and 25 also excite Lalor, as he looks internally to replace the production of the outgoing Charlie Yee and Josh Stolp.
The Marcellin boys have pleased second-year coach Bernie Dineen with their application this pre-season. Personnel adjustments were necessary, but Dineen believes that few players leaving for greener footballing pastures speaks to the culture brewing in Bulleen.
Headlining the changes is the loss of Ollie Stapleton, but Dineen believes stoppage weapons Adam Tomaro, Patrick Howe and Matthew Capetola can pick up this slack.
Dineen has subjected his charges to a contest focus over the summer, with forward-half defensive pressure and territory dominance, pillars of his gameplan. Key to their fortunes will be finding consistency, with Dineen conceding the Eagles’ best and worst were too far apart last season.
Also hunting consistent results will be Mazenod, after finishing last season three wins adrift of a finals berth. Eight of their nine losses came against the top four, and in a worrying trend for coach Peter Banfi eld, his side’s average losing margin against the four finalists nudged 60 points.
A largely unchanged list, headlined by Matthew Fewings, will look to bridge this gap.
“We just want to be consistent and competitive,” said Banfi eld, who praised his team’s fi tness ahead of another Premier C tilt for the fi fth-year coach.
First-year PEGS coach Rob Kerr is impressed with how quickly his side has embraced his gameplan.
“Focus has been on building run and overlap into our game…it wasn’t core to the way PEGS played in recent years,” he said.
“The flipside is you can be hurt by turnover, so we’ve focused on defending the ground as the ball moves forward. Based on the two practice matches, the group is getting the hang of it quicker than expected.”
PEGS welcome ruckman Ade Antikola, and forwards Matt Barake and Luke Webber, but lose defenders Riley MacDonald and Sahand Ghasimzadeh. Injury will play a part in PEGS’ early season story, but Kerr is confi dent the side’s young brigade is ready to be called upon.
“The exuberance of youth is a great thing if you can direct it appropriately. That (age) group had strong pre-seasons. They will get every chance to cement themselves a spot in the seniors,” said Kerr.
Five stalwarts of VAFA clubland were awarded with a Certifi cate of Merit at the 2025 William Buck VAFA Season Launch last Wednesday evening. This award recognises their service and contribution to their club and the Association at large over an extended period. Congratulations to James Legoe (Old Geelong), Matthew Nicholas (MHSOB), Matthew Cosgrave (Old Xaverians), John Fogarty (St Kevin’s), and Dean Boden (Therry Penola).
Old Xaverians and Prahran football clubs came together to break bread last week at the new Toorak Park Pavilion. This two year project is finally complete just in time for the 2025 season where both clubs will celebrate Round 1 playing at Toorak Park on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Port Melbourne Chargers Women’s FC join the VAFA
The VAFA is delighted to announce the inclusion of a brand-new club, the Port Melbourne Chargers Women’s Football Club, for season 2025.
The Chargers will initially fi eld two senior women’s teams, in Premier B Women’s and Division 5 Women’s, providing the Port Melbourne Colts Junior club with a senior women’s partnership that completes the broader Port Melbourne Pathway.
The VAFA is thrilled to be awarded Outstanding Radio Match Day Coverage for its offi cial VAFA SEN Match of the Day broadcast, as recognised by AFL Victoria’s Community Football Media Awards.
A huge congratulations to all the call team and production crew, capably led by Paddy Grindlay, as well as our Broadcast & Content Manager, Jason Bennett.
Raj Johnston
Division 1 Men’s is shaping up to be full of enthralling battles and emerging storylines throughout the 2025 season.
This 10-team competition welcomes Brunswick and Elsternwick who earned promotion from Division 2 after their successful 2024 campaigns, whilst the Monash Blues and Oakleigh have come down from Premier C.
Brunswick join Division 1 in 2025 after a mighty 2024 season saw them finish on top of the ladder in Division 2, however, were unable to reach premiership glory, with those honours going to Elsternwick.
New coach Jason Reynolds would have to be optimistic about the club’s chances this season, particularly with a raft of signings to boost the club’s list.
Division 1 will be a step-up for Brunswick, but they are primed for the challenge and are looking forward to making an impact in this section. Their Round 1 match-up with Therry Penola will be a game to watch.
Elsternwick have had a remarkable rise up the ranks over recent years. This club were in Division 4 in 2021 and now find themselves in Division 1 after defeating Brunswick in last year’s Division 2 Grand Final.
Coach Oliver Gildea said that Division 1 will be a stepup, “our focus has been around continued growth both on and off the field and how we can elevate our game in line with the higher standard of football we will face in Division 1.” Gildea acknowledged that his club are not solely focused on outcomes, rather, putting their best performances on the park consistently.
The Wickers have retained almost all their premiership players from 2024 with some new recruits thrown into the mix as well.
Kew had a modest campaign last year that saw them finish 6th.
A key challenge for the Bears will be maintaining their consistency throughout the course of the season. Last year, Kew won four of their first fi ve games, but only went on to win another four games for the rest of the season.
Kew have been active in the off-season with a number of players from other clubs joining their squad. Dylan Jardine, who trained with Kew last year but played his footy in the country, will be joining the Bears for games this season.
The Monash Blues had a diffi cult 2024 campaign which saw them win just two games in Premier C, and as a result, have been relegated to Division 1.
Andy Batten has taken over the reins as Senior Coach and is looking forward to seeing his young squad set the standards and processes to be competitive.
“It’s been an excellent pre-season. As a first year Senior Coach, I’m going to be very active and encouraging. I hope my enthusiasm and engagement has a positive effect.”
Oakleigh had a tough season in Premier C in 2024, recording just the one win, as the club was very much affected by injuries.
New Senior Coach Chris Worner has been investing time during the pre-season into both ball movement and fi tness - two key areas Oakleigh wants to improve on. Worner hopes that Oakleigh will be an exciting team to watch and that it will translate into continual improvement on the field.
Despite the diffi culties of last season, there is much optimism that Oakleigh’s key players can thrive in Division 1 and make a big impact. Key forward Luke Ashen was in the top 5 goal-kickers in Premier C last season and will be looking to replicate that form.
Old Peninsula had a mixed season last year, notching up ten wins to put them in 5th place.
This year, Old Peninsula are looking to develop the pressure side of their game and what their shape looks like in both an attacking and defensive sense.
Coach Brendan Dunne spoke of the season ahead “We have a lot of new players and there is going to be times that we need to get used to each other. Our goal is to be a strong competitive side that aims to make the finals this year.”
Ormond is shaping up to be a strong prospect once again in 2025, after finishing 3rd last year.
Coach Kyle Pinto spoke to how the club wants to improve its defensive principles. “We were number 1 last year for attack. We still want to be a high-scoring team…but want to tighten up our defense.”
After bowing out in the first week of the finals last year, Pinto indicated that Ormond aims to win a final this year.
Ormond has been busy in the off-season with a number of new and returning players. A now former Old Brighton player is coming across to join Ormond from the A-Grade, along with some up-and-coming young talent who are expected to play in Round 1.
The Bullants finished last season in 7th position with 7 wins, 10 losses and 1 draw.
Whilst their 2024 form line might not read well on paper, the Bullants often found a way to keep themselves in the contest with a few close losses hurting their campaign.
The Bullants will be relying on Alex Johnston to have another good year up forward with plenty of goals, whilst Tom Hill is expected to play a key part in Preston’s lineup.
Preston have picked up three players from Parkside: Steven Logozzo, Benedict Douglas, and Dominic Douglas.
Therry Penola will be looking to bounce back after an inconsistent 2024 that saw them finish 8th. They were not helped by injury which made it diffi cult to get a consistent team on the park but managed to get enough wins to stay in the division.
John Tate has been appointed as their new coach and has a personal connection to the club having played seniors there as a 17- and 18-year-old when the club was in “A” Grade.
Tate said, “We have a very young list, so are focusing on a new game style with the inclusion of some good recruits.”
Therry Penola will be strong up forward “It’ll be a very attacking brand with the forward line stacked with talls challenging the opposition’s ability to match our height.”
UHS-VU had a successful season in 2024, advancing all the way to the Preliminary Final where they went down in a close contest.
Coach Paul Rocke says that the club acknowledges some areas of their game need to change. “We were however realistic in our appraisal and are aware that we have a lot of improvements to make if we want to win a premiership.”
Over pre-season, UHS-VU have worked on how they want to move the ball and have also placed an emphasis on how they want to defend – an area that left them exposed during last year’s preliminary final.
UHS-VU have a challenging opening run with their first three games against Kew, Old Peninsula and Ormond.
The Division 1 Women’s Competition has seen a shakeup this year, with last year’s grand finalists Marcellin and Old Brighton amongst a host of teams who have moved into a new section, paving the way for a new Division 1 Premier, as the competition expands to ten teams.
After only losing one match last season, Division 2 premiers Glen Eira/Old McKinnon find themselves up in Division 1. Coach Mel Kuys is back for the 2025 season after the Gryphs’ success last year and will be looking to replicate that stellar form once again.
Last year, the team was recognised for not only their skills around the ball but also their cohesive nature and how they were able to gel as a team so strongly. Moving up a division will be a challenge; however, they loom as one of the clubs to beat this season.
Zoe Rossiter has recommitted to the club for the 2025 season and will look to take her game to a new level, after winning the VAFA Division 2 Leading Goalkicker award in 2024.
The Rovers will debut their new coaching lineup this year, with Alana Graham appointed to co-head Coach alongside Brent Ward for the season. In another key change, after a strong 2024 season, Shae Raywood is back as co-captain.
The Rovers were one of the strongest teams last year, with some massive wins, but falling just short to Glen Eira in the Grand Final. All the foundations of a strong team are there, and welcoming back some former players presents them as a strong force in 2025. The Grand Final rematch in Round 7 is a big one to look out for.
Another team moving up the ranks in 2025, Hawthorn will look to improve on last year’s season. Finishing with only four wins for the year, the team showed glimpses of the threat they pose when they are at their best. However, it will be a challenge as they look to impose themselves on the competition given the big losses they faced at the hands of Power House and the Gryphons.
Their best footy stacks up, losing to the Rovers by only 13 points late last year. However, they will want to impose themselves on the competition early if they are to stay in Division 1 prior to the regrading in Round 4.
Best Club-person winner Tessa Bodin is back for another big year as she edges closer to the 100 games club, whilst Best and Fairest winner Mia Mathias is also back to lead from the front.
After just narrowly missing out on finals last year, Oakleigh will be primed for a big season and a tilt at the premiership. Pat Torpey will take the reins at the club this year, with captain Ruby Ford recommitting to the club alongside him. Ruby’s flexible playing capabilities make her an extremely important player for this team, predominantly playing as ruck but also popping up for a handy goal when needed.
After two very strong years in the Division 2 competition, Power House will be eyeing off an elusive flag in Division 1. Finishing as minor premiers and Grand Final runners up in 2023, then falling short against the Rovers in Week 1 of finals last year, this is a highly motivated team.
Rob Pryde will coach Power House, having been promoted from Head Trainer to Senior Coach as a result of his hard work and dedication to the club. Power House pride themselves on their “never give up attitude” and this is sure to be on display once again in 2025.
A similar team to Power House in a sense, as Whitefriars look to avenge last season’s gut wrenching preliminary final defeat and prove their football capabilities. Finished second on the ladder last season but fell agonisingly short against the Rovers in the Prelim and couldn’t stack up to the Gryphons in Week 1 of finals.
A much deserved elevation to Division 1, particularly after they had three players named in the Division 2 Team of the Year. Their best player and captain of that side, Clare Fernandes, looms as a crucial piece to holding up the premiership cup.
Monash looms as a real wildcard for this division. After playing in the William Buck Premier Women’s Competition in 2024, they unfortunately failed to pose a threat to the other teams, winning just two games for the season. However, they will look to bounce back in this competition and will no doubt have a strong mindset after having the opportunity to play in the Premier competition.
Shane Chapman will coach once again and after a challenging 2024, he’ll be looking to get the team back to the form which saw them win the 2023 Premier B Grand Final.
Richmond Central have shown they have a fighting spirit, with their six wins last season not truly indicative of their performance. Defeating Whitefriars and falling just short to them later in the season, whilst also narrowly losing to the Rovers twice it is evident that they possess the qualities to dominate games.
Louise Allen and Mia Hyde-Smith both return as cocaptains, with Hyde-Smith needing to emulate her 2024 season form in order to see Richmond Central cement their place in the competition.
One of the only clubs to remain in Division 1 after last season… 2024 was unfortunately not a year to remember for Old Haileybury. Finishing bottom of the ladder with four wins for the year, Old Haileybury have familiarised themselves with the competition standard after their first year in their new division.
This year, expect to see some strong off-season training translate into more wins and impressive game play as they kick into gear. Will no doubt be extra motivated to try and bring home the cup after the Premier Men’s team success last year.
A team who has jumped up the most grades out of everyone, Therry Penola comes up from Division 3 after securing the Premiership as well as finishing atop the ladder. They only lost one game in 2024, way back in Round 1, and their elevation to Division 1 will be an interesting watch.
Jumping up multiple divisions could see them fail to live up to the contest or could propel this cohesive side to take their game to another level. The club chose to resign Senior Coach Dean Boden for the 2025 season who is ready to take on a bigger challenge this season.
Hawthorn v Oakleigh Power House v Whitefriars
Hampton Rovers v Monash Blues
Glen Eira/Old McKinnon v Richmond Central
Old Haileybury vTherry Penola
Lincoln Tracy
The 2025 VAFA Division 2 Men’s season is almost upon us. The notable changes to this competition include Elsternwick and Brunswick stepping up to Division 1 while Wattle Park and Bulleen Templestowe dropped down to Division 3 in the off season.
West Brunswick and Old Yarra Cobras – last season’s bottom two sides from Division 1 – return to Division 2. The Magpies and Cobras are joined by Canterbury and St John’s, who have been promoted from Division 3 after facing off in the Grand Final.
Read on for a preview of the ten teams competing for this year’s Division 2 title.
Aquinas improved on their two-win 2023 season to finish 2024 with fi ve wins, with a 38-point victory over Bulleen Templestowe in Round 15 being just enough to keep the Bloods from being relegated to Division 3.
Senior Coach Craig Glennie is hoping his side can utilise their ball movement and leg speed to play a free-fl owing game this season.
Aquinas will be without 2024 best and fairest winner Garrison Asciak (Eastern Football League) and leading goal-kicker Harry Dwyer (34 from 13 games) in 2025.
The Cobras return to Division 2 for the first time since 2014 and will be led by new Senior Coach Steve Brown, who comes to the club after spending more than a decade in various coaching roles with Edenhope, De La Salle, Preston Bullants, and Mordialloc.
Canterbury will be hoping to continue the good form that saw them rise to Division 2. The men in red, yellow, and black won their last six games of 2024 –including four consecutive finals – by an average of 41.2 points.
The Hawks finished a game and some 20-odd percent out of the top four in 2024 and will hope to avoid the slew of injuries they experienced in the first six rounds of last season.
Hawthorn will be without 2024 captain Charlie Boots but will be pleased to welcome back 2023 vice-captain Luke McCleod for 2025. The club has also picked up a number of players from WA who have relocated to Melbourne for their tertiary studies, but only time will tell whether these recruits are worth the excitement.
MHSOB lost four out of their last fi ve matches in 2024 but ended the season with a 42-point victory over St Mary’s Salesian. Senior Coach Bernie Pretty will be desperate to see improvement out of the Unicorns in 2025, who have won just seven games in each of the last two seasons.
Old Yarra Cobras had a season to forget in 2024, winning just two games. Senior Coach Nathan Monaco acknowledged injuries and player unavailability contributed to the team’s poor performance, but said that there had been a real focus on continuity and connection as the Cobras looks to return to their 2023 form.
Monaco said there was a lot of positivity around the club ahead of the new season. Luke Stacker –arguably one of the Cobras’ better players in 2023 – is injury free, while Old Yarra have also signed former East Ringwood winger and midfielder Callum Copeland and ex-Manningham captain Luke Morris.
Considerable effort has also gone into strengthening their connection with Yarra Valley Grammar, whose firsts won the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria title in 2024.
The Bloods have had another disrupted pre-season, losing access to their ground for extended periods in recent times due to the Grand Prix.
South Melbourne will again look to contend in Division 2, but will have to do so without impressive forward Jamie Brooker. Brooker, who kicked 99 goals across the last two seasons, will run out for De Le Salle in William Buck Premier in 2025.
Senior Coach Nick Abbott has brought in Adrian Sipala from North Brunswick, who will serve as a playing-Senior Assistant Coach for the Bloods this year as the club looks to “move from who to how”.
St John’s, who made the Division 3 grand final last season, are hoping to be a more skilful and defensive team when they face off against tougher competition in Division 2 this year.
“Last year was all gung-ho down in Div 3, and we could probably afford to do that against some of the lesser sides. But when we played the better sides, they could read what we were doing,” said Senior Coach Tim Edwards.
Edwards said the team had lost a fair amount of experience in the back half of the ground – meaning there will be opportunities for younger players to establish themselves at the senior level.
The Saints had a frustrating 2024, winning six games on their way to a seventh placed finish. St Mary’s Salesian defeated Whitefriars and South Melbourne, who both played finals, but also lost to Aquinas and Bulleen Templestowe, who finished eighth and tenth respectively.
It therefore comes as no surprise to hear Senior Coach Clay Tait say that the goal for 2025 is to close the gap between their best and worst performances.
St Mary’s has farewelled two-time best and fairest runner up Jason Rubidge ahead of this season, but Tait was excited by the versatility that new recruit Ed Bourke (St Kevin’s) could bring to the table.
West Brunswick will be looking to hit the ground running this season, with Senior Coach Regan Tait saying the team had started match simulation earlier than usual as part of their pre-season preparation.
“Last year we came into the season more focused on our skill execution rather than being able to put it into play around the ground… We’ve been able to hold a good level of fi tness during the off-season, and we’ve retained really well.”
The Magpies will be looking to play with the style and intensity of a Division 1 side, although Tait admitted there would need to be some adjustments to the game plan in what he expected to be a hotly contested Division 2.
Despite a 20-point win over eventual premiers Elsternwick in Round 13 and finishing fourth on the ladder, Senior Coach Lucas Matthews believes his team needs to be more consistent after also dropping games to teams that finished at the bottom of the ladder.
A key focus for the Friars will be controlling and wrestling back momentum when the opposition gets on a roll, with Matthews saying the side had a number of games where they conceded multiple goals in row.
St John’s v West Brunswick
Old Yarra Cobrasv South Melbourne Districts
St Mary’s Salesian v Canterbury
Hawthornv MHSOB Aquinas vWhitefriars
The start of the 2025 VAFA Division 2 Women’s season is right around the corner, with Round 1 fi xtures kicking off on Saturday 5th April. In a unique composition, the season ahead sees the majority of clubs from 2024’s Division 3 move up a step to compete in Division 2. Regardless of the reshuffle, the season promises to be action-packed and filled with competitive balance right from the outset.
Aquinas joins Division 2 this season for the first time. The club has competed in the Premier B Women’s competition since 2022 and faces a drop in grade for season 2025. Although Aquinas has faced an abundance of quality opposition in the Premier B competition over the past three seasons, the club is not taking anything for granted heading into the new year, well aware of the quality talent and depth Division 2 possesses.
A strong final term from Box Hill North against De La Salle in the first round of finals last year was not enough to see them advance deeper into season 2024. Coach Steve Jackson is hoping his side can continue that competitive nature from last year that saw them become a very diffi cult team to line up against. Jackson also concedes his side mustn’t get ahead of themselves, wary of the competition’s ultra-close nature. Box Hill North will definitely be a team to beat this season, playing a brand of football that is more than capable of winning premierships.
Although last season’s bottom-of-the-ladder result for Brunswick was not the best-looking on paper, the confidence the side took out of the back end of the year will put them in good stead for season 2025.
Senior Coach Sasha Dougherty believes there are plenty of positives to take out of last season’s efforts. “I think the cohesion within the side grew as the season progressed, and that will be something we are hoping to continue this year.”
Throughout the offseason, Brunswick has been looking to put more effort into stoppage work and structure, allowing the players to become more game aware. Dougherty and the playing group are hoping for an improved 2025 on the field, ultimately striving to move up the ladder.
A great season last year for De La Salle saw the club record a top 4 finish and a preliminary final appearance. The club hosts fiercest rivals Box Hill North in the season opener. Only fi ve points separated the two teams after their two meetings during the regular season last year, on top of a narrow one-goal victory for De La Salle in week 1 of the finals.
The talks of a potential premiership this year for De La Salle are ones that cannot be ignored, especially following the club’s impressive home record in 2024, which saw them only lose two matches at home all season.
Coming off a Grand Final loss to Therry Penola last season, La Trobe will be looking to go one better this year and taste premiership success. They are no doubt pegged as a team to beat for 2025; La Trobe is being considered somewhat the benchmark for Division 2. The club will be eager to get off on the right foot against Brunswick and send a message to the rest of the competition in Round 1.
Being hailed as the new kids on the block for 2025, MCC FC will be facing a plethora of new opposition. The club will be looking to continue their positive performances from 2024, hoping to remain competitive in all games this season.
Having never played the majority of their opponents this season, MCC heads into season 2025 with no knowledge of their rivals. However, a pair of new recruits from South Melbourne and Black Rock, in addition to a return from club legend Eloise Robertson, are all acquisitions that will help the club greatly.
Narrowly missing finals footy last year will be something Old Carey is keen to forget before the upcoming season. A strong finish to 2024 saw Old Carey win fi ve out of their last six games. The club will be looking to build on this late form from last season, with a trip to Bennettswood Reserve to face Wattle Park kicking off the club’s 2025 campaign.
There has been an influx of new faces for Parkside heading into the new season, with plenty of new talented footballers entering the fray for the upcoming season.
Parkside Coach Anthony Romano revealed that the competition for spots can be a tricky situation but also went on to reveal that it is no surprise considering the culture of the club. “We are a real inclusive club and have trained regularly throughout the offseason with the men to promote a real togetherness.” Romano also conceded that the players and he are striving for finals footy in 2025, declaring his team is ready and rock-hard fi t.
A middle-of-the-pack finish for UHS-VU in 2024, although the club did finish on a high note, winning their last two games of the home and away season in convincing fashion.
A tough Round 1 fi xture for UHS-VU sees the club travel to Aquinas College to take on the former Premier B side Aquinas OC. There were plenty of positives to take out of the club’s back end of 2024, giving the club a live chance of achieving finals in 2025.
Wattle Park Senior Coach Mel Dell’Olio admits that his side playing in a higher division this year, like most of their competitors, is a challenge they must take head on. Impressed by several new players with past footy backgrounds, Dell’Olio is hoping his team can grow together as leaders.
The club has identified several key areas in which they can improve but say that the response from the playing group to these improvements has been tremendous. Dell’Olio understands the constraints the club faces being aligned with a university but is confident the club can maintain a strong level of depth throughout 2025.
Aquinasv UHS-VU
Park v Old Carey
Nick Quinlan
Arguably one of the more competitive competitions within the VAFA ecosystem, the Division 3 Men’s competition looks set for a thrilling season.
The competition returns back to a 10-team format with Wattle Park dropping down from Division 2 while last year’s grand finalists in Canterbury and St John’s were promoted up.
With the season now upon us, here’s a look at all 10 teams competing for the Division 3 premiership.
Albert Park have been hard at work over the off-season as they still chase after that elusive Senior premiership.
Recruitment has been a key focus for the Falcons as they push for a finals position.
In particular, they have signed four players from VAFA Premier side Fitzroy which includes former Albert Park captain Tim Wilson.
Under captain and Coach Jack Aimes, they look to play what Aimes describes as, “an aggressive inside style of football.”
Having finished the year winning its last two games in a season with only four wins; Box Hill North will hope to pick up where they left off in 2025.
Having played with the side last year, new player-Coach Beau Parthenides is confi dent that his group can better their injury-affected performance from 2024 and push for a finals position in 2025.
Key additions to the side have been Mitch Newman coming from the Nunawading Lions where Parthenides was an assistant Coach in 2023 alongside Warren Schmidt who played at Chirnside Park last season.
After returning to the division last year, the Synners are looking to go from strength to strength as they build more consistency within the division for this year.
Chadstone has brought in the experienced Ian Ledder as its Senior Coach for 2025.
When taking on the job, Ledder said that at Chadstone, “there’s a genuine sense of commitment and passion that drives the success of these clubs, which is something special to be a part of.”
With this commitment and passion being displayed across the club both on-fi eld and off-fi eld, this should hopefully see the Synners compete more regularly against their opposition.
Having only managed three wins last year, Eley Park will be looking to head up the ladder and improve from their 10th-place finish.
With coach Matt Embling now in his 4th year of coaching the Sharks, this has seen the majority of the players continue to stay there as he continues to, “keep working on the rebuild of the club.”
Their areas of focus this season have been on defensive structures and improving their transition game.
Particularly given that last season, Eley Park had the lowest points for total (733) and had the highest points against (2459) within the division, those improvements in their game should hopefully see them be more competitive.
Under player-Coach Andy Castles, La Trobe is looking to strengthen its side from his first season in charge.
Using his experience from last year, Castles over the off-season has looked to fi x their defi ciencies and, in his words, trying to instil a more recognisable gameplan.
While according to Castles, there has been some turnover with only 75% of the players from last season playing next year, they have brought in the likes of Jackson Gronow, Indy Williamson and Blake Edwards who should provide some midfi eld depth.
By playing a more organised and consistent game plan, La Trobe will be hoping that a consistent game plan will provide positive growth and positive results.
After finishing as minor premiers last year and then going out in straight sets in the finals, North Brunswick will be hoping to atone for 2024’s disappointment this year.
They will be embarking on the 2025 season with a new coach Domenic Fontana who looks to bring more clarity and a systematic approach to North Brunswick.
While the Bulls may be without last year’s league best and fairest in Fletcher Banfi eld, the majority of their side from 2024 has stayed the same which still has plenty of people tipping them for premiership success.
Having been beaten out in the finals last season by the two eventual grand finalists by 19 points, Power House has shown that are well and truly capable of competition with the top echelon of Division 3.
They have brought in a new coach Nick Cox to help assist with their development of their list.
With the majority of players recommitting to the club including the important duo of Luke Stubbs and Ben Circosta, Power House will once again aim to play finals football in 2025.
After a finals appearance in the seniors and a reserves premiership last season, optimism is high around Kevin Bartlett Reserve for what the Snakes can achieve in 2025.
With Michael Motta once again coaching the seniors, the large majority of players have returned helping provide continuity in the squad as they build off last year’s foundation.
Their big addition during the pre-season has been ruck Mitch Gleeson. He has picked up a league-best and fairest award in the Horsham district and has experience playing in the VAFA with La Trobe for numerous seasons.
On areas of improvement, Motta said that over the preseason, they have been focusing on their defensive work citing their record against last year’s top four where they conceded on average 104 points.
Having been premiers in Division 4 in 2022 and then last place in Division 3 in 2023, 2024 provided somewhat of a middle ground having finished 6th.
While a high turnover rate is expected due to the club’s nature of being with the university, Coach Johnny Andrinopoulos noted that they have been able to add to their list the likes of Jake Chapman, Harri Walsh and Ben Dalgleish and Jack Priestly being some of the key standouts in recruitment.
The Razorbacks will be looking to build upon 6th place finish last season as they aim to improve from last year’s record of seven wins which would see them in contention for finals.
Coming down from Division Two, Wattle Park will be looking to make the bounce back up to Division 2 on the first time of asking.
While obviously disappointed about being relegated, Coach Glen Hopkins said that most of his players now are focusing on what they can do to improve going forward for the new season.
This will focus on trying to work on their ball movement providing more variety.
Eley Park v Wattle Park
Chadstone v La Trobe
Richmond Centralv Box Hill North Power Housev Swinburne
North Brunswickv Albert Park
Cooper Watkins
A fresh chapter begins in VAFA’s Division 3 Women’s competition, with a new-look line-up of clubs set to battle it out in 2025. With six teams stepping up from Division 4, two coming down from Division 2, and two fresh entries, the competition is shaping up as an exciting watch for VAFA fans.
The six promoted sides from Division 4: Albert Park, Canterbury, Elsternwick, North Brunswick, South Melbourne Districts and St Marys Salesian will be eager to prove they belong at this level. Meanwhile, the two teams relegated from Division 2, Mazenod and Old Camberwell will be determined to bounce back. The competition will also welcome two brand-new teams Ormond and Prahran. Here’s a look at the teams set to compete in Division 3 this season.
Albert Park enters the 2025 season with a new coaching direction under Anthony De Jong, marking his first year at the helm after Johannah Griffin’s departure. Griffin, a VAFA and club legend, was an inaugural player for the Falcons in 2019 and has won the past four league Best and Fairests.
The team is adjusting to signifi cant player changes, with both Griffin and full-forward Kate Lang leaving the club. To fill the gaps left by these key departures, De Jong has introduced a fresh game plan, one that focuses on a more inclusive approach where everyone has a role to play, emphasizing the shift away from the previous reliance on star players.
With a young and dynamic squad, the Falcons will be one to watch in 2025, albeit without some club stalwarts.
The Cobras will look to build upon a 2024 season which saw them finish eighth on the ladder in Division 4. With head coach James Sabell at the helm.
The Cobras will attempt to utilise their VAFA experience against the sides that are new to VAFA football and won’t be surprised by familiar foes who have made the jump from Division 4 to Division 3.
Elsternwick heads into the 2025 season with a sense of continuity, retaining the majority of their senior players. Under the leadership of head coach Olivia Powell, a former player herself, the Wickers are focusing on building a strong team culture both on and off the fi eld.
However, the team will need to adjust to the loss of full-back Vanessa Kovarik, a key defensive pillar in past seasons. Recruitment has been a major focus over the pre-season, and the Wickers have added promising new faces, including Eilish Horsfall and Maddy Riddle from AJAX.
With a solid foundation built over previous years, Powell is looking for her team to grow in confi dence, sharpen their skills, and continue evolving. With a mix of seasoned leaders and exciting fresh talent, Elsternwick will be eager to prove themselves in Division 3.
Mazenod begins the 2025 season in a period of transition, with signifi cant player turnover but a strong foundation in fi tness, stoppage work, and team culture under secondyear coach Matt Foale.
The club farewells a number of experienced players, including long-time captain and seven-time Best and Fairest winner Claudia McGuire, who retires after making history as the first woman to play 100 games for Mazenod. Other key departures have made an impact; however, these losses have been countered by an influx of fresh talent, including several first-time Senior footballers and returning players, bringing experience back into the squad.
The squad’s varied experience levels have also shaped the coaching approach, with a renewed focus on skill development and game education, aided by new Assistant Coach Kamahl Cogdon.
Old Camberwell, alongside Mazenod are the two sides that were relegated from Division 2 in 2024. The Wellers will be determined to have a bounce back campaign in 2025 with Coach Nick Hooper leading from the front, after competing as a merged team with AJAX last season.
Despite winning just the single game in 2024, Old Camberwell will look to utilise their Division 2 experience against clubs moving up from Division 4 and don’t be surprised to see them pushing for a spot back in Division 2 at the end of the 2025 season.
Ormond are one of two sides alongside Prahran that have re-entered the VAFA Women’s competition this year. The Monders will be led by Coach Oscar Persson and will hope to bring some excitement and fl are as the new kids on the block. Stay tuned for how they fare come Round 1.
North Brunswick heads into 2025 looking to build on a milestone season, having won its first game in years and securing a finals appearance after being regraded following Round 4.
While the Bulls have seen signifi cant player turnover, with several key contributors—including Best and Fairest winner Denver Adams—departing, they’ve welcomed a fresh crop of footballers eager to make their mark. The focus throughout pre-season has been on mastering the basics, ensuring new players are ready to step up. Beyond the on-fi eld results, North Brunswick is striving to be a side that is both tough to play against and respected for its sportsmanship.
Prahran dives into the 2025 season with a fresh start under Coach Don Angus. The focus during pre-season has been on education, skill development, and forging strong team bonds.
Prahran’s game style will centre on keeping possession and controlling play. With an emphasis on a simple, structured approach, Angus is steering the squad toward a system that allows them to minimise opposition opportunities while maximising their own scoring potential. With a mix of raw talent, enthusiasm, and a coach dedicated to player growth, Prahran will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch in Division 3.
After steady progress in recent years, South Melbourne Districts enters 2025 with high expectations and a welldefined approach under third-year coach Deb Konopnicki.
Learning from last season, Konopnicki has placed an emphasis on empowering players to take ownership of ingame decisions, ensuring they can react well in high-stakes moments. With strong player retention and an exciting injection of midfi eld and forward-line talent, the squad looks well-equipped to build on last season’s foundation. With internal competition for spots driving higher standards, expect South Melbourne to be a well-drilled, connected, and competitive force in 2025.
St Mary’s Salesian head into the season with a strong emphasis on team-first football, bonding, and a positive mindset under Coach Terry Burt. The club has built its foundations around enjoyment and player development, believing that results will follow naturally.
On the fi eld, St Mary’s is aiming to play an aggressive and relentless style of football, hunting both the ball and the opposition with intensity. While the focus is on growth rather than immediate results, expect a competitive and wellconnected team that will push opponents every week.
Susan Miller
With a fresh season ahead, the VAFA Division 4 Women’s competition is set to deliver another year of exciting and competitive footy. Featuring a mix of seasoned clubs fielding their second or third teams and standalone teams looking to make an impact, this division promises to be an intriguing contest from start to finish. Let’s take a closer look at the teams vying for success in 2025.
The Sharks have long been a strong club in women’s footy, and their second team will be eager to build on the club’s overall depth. Beaumaris always plays a well-structured game, and if they can develop team cohesion early, they’ll be a formidable opponent. Watch for their younger players stepping up and pushing for selection in the senior side.
With their seniors and reserves teams playing in William Buck Premier, Fitzroy’s third side will look to develop emerging talent while remaining competitive. The Roy Girls have a strong club culture and tend to play with a high work rate. If their younger brigade can find consistency, they could be a surprise packet this season.
The Monash Blues’ second team will benefi t from the experience of playing within a club that emphasizes skill development and structured play. Expect them to be a disciplined side with strong midfield rotations. If they can bring high pressure and convert forward opportunities, they’ll be in the mix for finals.
Oakleigh’s women’s program has been steadily growing, and their second team will be aiming to showcase that depth. A team that typically plays a hard-running and aggressive brand of footy, they’ll look to capitalize on their fi tness and intensity. If they find a reliable goal-kicker, they could be a strong contender.
Old Xaverians have been a club on the rise in women’s football, and their second team will benefi t from a strong support network within the club. With a focus on clean ball movement and a structured defensive setup, they’ll be tough to break down. If they can find consistency, expect them to be around the top four.
Port Chargers are new on the scene and are coming in hot with a lot of drive and determination. They will need to take the first few rounds to size up the competition and learn to understand their new opponents. No doubt if they focus on teamwork and bring their energy they will be a strong squad.
As one of the standalone teams in this division, Preston will be looking to make a statement against the bigger clubs. They’ll have the advantage of stability in their squad, which could help them develop chemistry quicker than some of the reserves sides. Expect a high-energy, pressuredriven style of play from this group.
St Kevins’ third team will be looking to emulate the success of their club’s top squads and hope to goback-to-back as last year’s Division 4 premiers. With a strong support system and quality coaching, their depth will be tested but could prove to be their biggest strength. A team that typically moves the ball quickly and plays with intensity, they’ll be aiming for a finals push.
West Brunswick’s women’s program has grown signifi cantly, and their third team will aim to reflect the club’s established playing style. Known for their physicality and ability to control possession, they’ll be a diffi cult team to break down. If they can stay consistent, they could find themselves in the finals conversation.
Westbourne has continued to invest in their women’s football program, and their second team will be keen to make a mark. A well-drilled and disciplined side, they’ll be looking to make life diffi cult for opposition teams with their defensive pressure. If they can generate scoring power, they’ll be competitive all season.
With a mix of established reserves sides and standalone teams, Division 4 is set to be one of the most unpredictable competitions in the VAFA. Teams like St Kevin’s, Beaumaris, and Monash will likely be strong contenders, while clubs like Preston and Port Melbourne Chargers will aim to disrupt the established hierarchy.
The key to success in this division will be consistency. With many teams juggling player availability between multiple squads, depth and adaptability will play a crucial role in determining the frontrunners. The teams that can establish chemistry early and maintain strong defensive structures will be best positioned for a deep finals run.
As the season unfolds, expect plenty of tight contests, emerging talent, and a showcase of women’s footy at its best. Get ready for another thrilling year in VAFA Division 4 Women’s! Who will rise to the occasion and claim premiership glory? Time will tell.
Callum Farquhar
Club predicted to rise, usual suspects to contend again…
Regarded by coaches as one of the best under-age competitions, an electrifying VAFA Under 19’s football season will finally get underway on Saturday.
In what is expected to be another highly competitive season, the big four Old Boys schools (Old Brighton, St Kevin’s, Old Scotch and Old Xavierians) are widely projected to be finals contenders in 2025 after three played in September action in 2024, while Xavs weren’t far behind in fi fth.
There’s a fl ag smokey set to bolt up the table too, and choice of gameplan nearly unanimously agreed upon by coaches for season 2025.
In 2025, Old Brighton will be tasked with defending their premiership title after eclipsing St Kevin’s by four points in the 2024 Grand Final. The Tonners were the best team for the majority of the season last year, taking out the minor premiership with a record of 15 wins and three losses.
However, as is the nature of the under 19’s competition, Old Brighton coach Travis O’Donohue revealed that over half of the 2024 premiership side have now moved into the Senior Men’s competition due to age, providing somewhat of a fresh start for the Tonners’ fl ag defence.
“Fortunately, we’ve gained a really talented crop of players out of Brighton Grammar, who experienced APS success under first XVIII coach Simon McPhee last season,” O’Donohue said.
O’Donohue is fresh in the coaching role himself too, replacing Matt McLennan who had coached the under 19’s since 2022. This year O’Donohue is aiming to align the team’s gameplan with the senior men’s side in hopes of streamlining the development of under 19s players pressing for senior debuts.
“This pre-season we have attempted to adopt a similar game style to our Senior Men’s team with a big focus on team defence and fast ball movement,” O’Donohue said.
“My expectations for this year are to play a really disciplined and unselfi sh brand of footy and hopefully develop as many players as possible.”
On the note of Seniors development, 2024 runners-up St Kevin’s are thrilled by being able to hold onto some key players as the VAFA retains its post-Covid Under 19’s age criteria, although they will no doubt continue to strive for senior representation.
“The competition is better for it, and it keeps young men playing this great game for longer,” St Kevin’s coach Paul Greenham said.
“My aim is to make sure we have Senior representation while competing, and enjoyment for the rest of the group.”
In his first season as the sole coach of the SKOB’s Under 19’s side, Greenham has been aiming to build trust with his players this pre-season.
“Starting fresh with a new crop of young men, I’ve worked on gaining their trust… From there the culture is built.”
Falling agonisingly short after pipping Old Brighton in the qualifying final, St Kevin’s aren’t shying away from their intentions in 2025, predicted to be near the pointy end again this season.
Old Scotch fell just before the final hurdle in season 2024, losing in the preliminary final to eventual premiers Old Brighton.
The Cardinals Senior side claimed the fl ag in 2024, and with three under 19’s players earning Team of the Year honours, it’s evident this club will be around the mark again in 2025.
The Uni Blues also reached finals in 2024. Boasting two teams in the under-age divisions, their reserves side found success in Division 2 of the Under 19’s competition, highlighting their depth across the VAFA.
Although winning 12 games in 2024, the Uni Blues lost two of their last three games to miss out on a top-two finish and a double chance. Don’t rule out this side for back-to-back finals berths.
Old Xaverians is another side welcoming a new coach, with storied clubman Matthew “Chopper” Handley to take the reins. Boasting over 300 games, 920 goals and fi ve Senior premierships, the young Xavs players will be learning from one of the club’s most successful fi gures.
St Bedes/Mentone are expecting to be a lively young side in 2025 featuring 17- and 18-year-olds. Welcoming a number of former Sandringham Dragons players on board, the Tigers are expecting to have the quality and talent to overcome their youth.
“We have loads of Dragons kids on our squad, 17 to 18 years of age, and ex-Dragons boys,” St Bedes/Mentone coach Paul McCormack said.
McCormack is also new to the Under 19’s coaching ranks but has a wealth of Talent league and Senior coaching experience behind him.
Like premiership contenders St Kevin’s and Old Brighton, an emphasis will be on fast-paced ball movement in 2025 for the Tigers.
Caulfi eld Grammarians have been regarded as a potential bolter in 2025 after missing the finals last season. Coach Cooper Rule has noted an off-season of recruitment has been the driving force for a competitive season, as has player retention and the talent of current school students.
“We’ve done a number of player acquisitions in the offseason, alongside strong growth from returning players,” Rule said.
“We’ve also got a solid group coming through from the school, which really adds to the depth of our squad.
“We’re keen to play a high energy, well-rounded structured brand of footy… Sustained success is really important for me and for the club, not just this year but long-term. We’re focused on building something that will last.”
Similarly, De La Salle coach Nick Walsh believes his side are building for the future after 32 players from last year’s Under 19’s cohort moved outside the age bracket. With an influx of young players, Walsh is focused on development through his Future Football role at the school, which is aiming to foster a stronger connection between the school and club.
“It’s going to be very hard to compare to last year,” Walsh said on the turnover of talent.
Williamstown CY’s are expecting to challenge for “more four points” in 2025. New coach Cameron Evans has heard feedback from players suggesting their 4-13 record of 2024 was deceptive, losing eight games by under six goals.
With a pre-season focused on “match fi tness, structure and skill”, Evans believes the CY’s will not only fi ght valiantly, but potentially clinch a lot more wins in 2025.
Arising from Division 1, the Hampton Rovers enter a Premier A division in the VAFA for the first time in close to 50 years.
Despite coming off the back of premiership success, coach Paul Carrigan understands the Rovers may have some “backs against the wall” moments in the higher grade.
Establishing a “rag-tag” gameplan, Carrigan is hoping to see some strides in development from younger players after “around 40 per cent” of last year’s premiership cohort moved up to seniors or changed their allegiance.
Carrigan was clear that the Rovers, despite not having the school affiliation and depth of other Under 19’s sides, will not be easy beats in 2025.
“The expectations are to develop the team and be competitive against the better sides,” Carrigan said.
In Round 1, Old Brighton host the Tigers in an early test of competitiveness for both clubs. Old Scotch face Caulfi eld in what shapes to be a close encounter, while Old Xavs will christen their redeveloped home ground against newcomers Hampton. University Blues host Williamstown CYMS, while a 2:00pm game between St Kevin’s and De La Salle will close out the action.
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Old Brighton vOld Haileybury
Collegians vUniversity Blues
De La Salle vOld Scotch
St Kevin’s vOld Xaverians
University BlacksvSt Bernard’s
William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves
Old Brighton vOld Haileybury Collegians vUniversity Blues
De La Salle vOld Scotch
St Kevin’s vOld Xaverians
University BlacksvSt Bernard’s
Premier B Men’s
Caulfield Grammarians vFitzroy
Old Ivanhoe vOld Carey
Williamstown CYMS vOld Trinity
Hampton Rovers vOld Camberwell
Old MelburniansvOld Geelong
Premier B Men’s Reserves
Caulfield Grammarians vFitzroy Old Ivanhoe vOld Carey
Williamstown CYMS vOld Trinity
Hampton Rovers vOld Camberwell Old MelburniansvOld Geelong
Premier C Men’s
Marcellin vMazenod Prahran vParkside
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vBeaumaris
PEGSvParkdale Vultures
AJAXvSt Bedes/Mentone
Premier C Men’s Reserves
Marcellin vMazenod
Prahran vParkside
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vBeaumaris
PEGSvParkdale Vultures
AJAXvSt Bedes/Mentone
Division 1 Men’s
Therry Penola vOrmond
Old Peninsula vUHS-VU Kew vElsternwick Monash Blues vPreston Bullants BrunswickvOakleigh
Division 1 Men’s Reserves
Therry Penola vOrmond Old Peninsula vUHS-VU Kew vElsternwick Monash Blues vPreston Bullants
Division 2 Men’s
Aquinas vOld Yarra Cobras St Mary’s Salesian vHawthorn MHSOB vCanterbury
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Division 2 Men’s Reserves
Aquinas vOld Yarra Cobras
St Mary’s Salesian vHawthorn MHSOB vCanterbury
St John’s vWhitefriars West BrunswickvSouth Melbourne
Division 3 Men’s
Trobe University
Albert Park vRichmond Central Eley Park vPower House Swinburne University vChadstone Wattle ParkvNorth Brunswick
Division 3 Men’s Reserves
Box Hill North vLa Trobe University
Albert Park vRichmond Central Eley Park vPower House
Swinburne University vChadstone
Wattle ParkvNorth Brunswick
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William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Old Geelong vKew West Brunswick vOld Yarra Cobras Old Scotch vSt Kevin’s Williamstown CYMSvCaulfield Grammarians
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