VAFA welcomes a new club – Port Melbourne Chargers!
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 field two senior women’s
‘Clubs in Focus’ Podcast: Old Paradians
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Formed in 1929 by Lou Arthur, Frank Mount and Perce Matthews, Old Paradians boast one of the most dominant periods in VAFA history winning 6 A-section premierships in 7 years through 1962 – 1968 – claiming 3-peat’s on 2 occasions. The club in the modern day may look different to that of half a century ago, but the same spirit, passion and determination is evident every weekend at Garvey Oval.
Hear about the incredible journey this club has been on from Vin Arthur, Pat Mount, Dom Spillane, Peter Brabender, Daniel Spitty and Chris Kandilakis as Old Parade Amateur Football Club is put in focus thanks to Mecwacare.
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From training every week for three years without playing a game to RUNNING the game – Laura Kane’s incredible football journey
The genesis of Laura Kane’s journey to become one of footy’s most influential administrators can be traced back to her joining the VAFA’s Melbourne Uni women’s team as a 12-year-old.
Parkside hunting ‘uncommon’ fourth straight promotion as they return to Premier footy
“For many years, we dared to dream about being a serious footy club. We’ve managed to gain a different type of respect – the worthiness of being a ‘proper club’
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