Women’s Umpiring Academy walking for mental health
The VAFA’s BJS Women’s Umpiring Academy has entered the One Foot Forward: The Walk for Mental Health across the month of October. In a bid to raise awareness of mental
Benny’s top 5 VAFA players since 1965
After 55 years as a player, umpire, and administrator in the Amateurs, Brian ‘Benny’ Goodman has witnessed firsthand the multitude of talented players to have run around in the competition.
Podcast: Career of Brian ‘Benny’ Goodman
After 55 years with the Victorian Amateur Football Association, Brian ‘Benny’ Goodman is hanging up the boots. Benny departs with an incredible legacy as a player, umpire, coach, and administrator
Grace appointed Uni Blues senior coach
Reigning William Buck Premier champions University Blues have announced the appointment of Steve Grace as their senior coach for the 2021 season. Grace, who is a two-time premiership player with
VAFA Women’s Player Survey
The VAFA recently conducted a Women’s Football Player Survey with more than 650 players who were registered in 2019. The results were overwhelming positive, with most respondents believing playing football
Bloods lock in coaches ahead of 2021
Aquinas OCFC Club Statement The Bloods are excited to announce a plethora of coaching announcements for the 2021 season. None more exciting than the re-signing of two-time premiership coach Ash
Bronte appointed Fitzroy’s first female senior coach
Fitzroy FC Statement The Fitzroy Football Club is thrilled to announce Bronte Ryan as the club’s new Fitzroy-ACU Senior Women’s coach! Bronte comes to the Club with a wealth of
7 memorable moments from Year 1 of VAFA Women’s
Lana Ryan Like any proud parent, the VAFA loves to celebrate memorable moments – just in a slightly different way. We focus more on the whistle blowing at the very
Hayden Kennedy & the pressure of umpiring finals
Matt Dervan – Umpire Operations Manager This week all of us in the VAFA community can only think of what could have been, with the 2020 VAFA season scheduled to
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