Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay take you INSIDE THE BOUNDARY on the VAFA's regular podcast devoted to Women's footy.

In this episode, they catch up with KATE McCARTHY for a fascinating chat about:
Kate's journey into Australian Rules Football
Her AFLW adventure across Brisbane, St Kilda & Hawthorn as a trailblazer of the competition & her observations on the growth of women's footy both on & off the field over the past 7 years
Kate's AFLW coaching experience
Her VAFA season with Caulfield Grammarians & the Big V in 2024
Her burgeoning media career

Plus they talk the State of Play in Premier Women's as the season heads towards its September crescendo.

All that and more INSIDE THE BOUNDARY, thanks to MECWACARE!

Joey Pignataro &amp; Paddy Grindlay take you INSIDE THE BOUNDARY on the VAFA's regular podcast devoted to Women's footy.
In this episode, they catch up with KATE McCARTHY for a fascinating chat about:
<ul>
<li>Kate's journey into Australian Rules Football</li>
<li>Her AFLW adventure across Brisbane, St Kilda &amp; Hawthorn as a trailblazer of the competition &amp; her observations on the growth of women's footy both on &amp; off the field over the past 7 years</li>
<li>Kate's AFLW coaching experience</li>
<li>Her VAFA season with Caulfield Grammarians &amp; the Big V in 2024</li>
<li>Her burgeoning media career</li>
</ul>
Plus they talk the State of Play in Premier Women's as the season heads towards its September crescendo.
All that and more INSIDE THE BOUNDARY, thanks to MECWACARE!

Listen to weekly Podcasts covering the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) - Australia's largest senior community football competition - including For the Love of the Game, Inside the Boundary, VAFA Legends and Match of the Day Recap. Interviews, analysis, humour, tips and more!

Listen to weekly Podcasts covering the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) - Australia's largest senior community football competition - including For the Love of the Game, Inside the Boundary, VAFA Legends and Match of the Day Recap. Interviews, analysis, humour, tips and more!

VAFA Podcasts

Every week, Lucy Watkin and experts dissect, discuss and analyse the week that’s been in the VAFA Women’s Competition.

Hear interviews from your favourite players and coaches. Tune in for your favourite pump up pre-game songs, warm-up routines and plenty more.

Every week, Lucy Watkin and experts dissect, discuss and analyse the week that’s been in the VAFA Women’s Competition.
Hear interviews from your favourite players and coaches. Tune in for your favourite pump up pre-game songs, warm-up routines and plenty more.

Inside the Boundary

Listen to weekly Podcasts covering the Victorian Amateur Football Association - Australia's largest senior community football competition.

Catch all the latest news, views, previews, results & analysis with our award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.

Plus, you can enjoy all the action and excitement of our award-winning VAFA SEN Match of the Day gameday coverage.

Listen to weekly Podcasts covering the Victorian Amateur Football Association - Australia's largest senior community football competition.
Catch all the latest news, views, previews, results &amp; analysis with our award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.
Plus, you can enjoy all the action and excitement of our award-winning VAFA SEN Match of the Day gameday coverage.

VAFA Podcast

Inside the Boundary - Ep.9 with Kate McCarthy (AFLW & Caulfield Grammarians)

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Brayden May roll up their sleeves & work their way through all of the VAFA's Premier sections for 2026:
WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN'S
PREMIER B MEN'S
PREMIER C MEN'S
WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN'S
PREMIER B WOMEN'S
HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER

Every team. Every Premier section.

The boys check in with coaches MARCEL BRUIN (Old Brighton), DANI DI STEFANO (Caulfield Grammarians) & SAM GREENE (La Trobe Uni) as they prepare for Round 1 action.

Plus, VAFA Media's Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR checks in with his thoughts on the season ahead.

Throw in TIPS & SEASON PREDICTIONS left, right and centre, and it's a blockbuster edition of the greatest podcast in the history of the world!*

So join Jase, Matty & Brayden FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME as they get set for Round 1!

* Results may vary

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald &amp; Brayden May roll up their sleeves &amp; work their way through all of the VAFA's Premier sections for 2026:
<ul>
<li>WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN'S</li>
<li>PREMIER B MEN'S</li>
<li>PREMIER C MEN'S</li>
<li>WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN'S</li>
<li>PREMIER B WOMEN'S</li>
<li>HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER</li>
</ul>
Every team. Every Premier section.
The boys check in with coaches MARCEL BRUIN (Old Brighton), DANI DI STEFANO (Caulfield Grammarians) &amp; SAM GREENE (La Trobe Uni) as they prepare for Round 1 action.
Plus, VAFA Media's Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR checks in with his thoughts on the season ahead.
Throw in TIPS &amp; SEASON PREDICTIONS left, right and centre,&nbsp;and it's a blockbuster edition of the greatest podcast in the history of the world!*
So join Jase, Matty &amp; Brayden FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME as they get set for Round 1!
* Results may vary

For the Love of the Game's PREMIER PREVIEW!

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Brayden May return with the VAFA's award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, for another season!

First up, the boys are deep diving into DIVISIONAL FOOTY, previewing ALL 3 Men's and 5 Women's divisions for season 2026:-
EVERY division
EVERY team

They catch up with Power House men's premiership coach, NICK COX, as his team prepares to tackle the challenge of Division 2. Nick reflects on his team's 2025 Div 3 success in his first season in charge, and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring.

Join us each and every week for all the latest news, views, results and analysis from right across the VAFA - FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald &amp; Brayden May return with the VAFA's award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, for another season!
First up, the boys are deep diving into DIVISIONAL FOOTY, previewing ALL 3 Men's and 5 Women's divisions for season 2026:-
<ul>
<li>EVERY division</li>
<li>EVERY team</li>
</ul>
They catch up with Power House men's premiership coach, NICK COX, as his team prepares to tackle the challenge of Division 2. Nick reflects on his team's 2025 Div 3 success in his first season in charge, and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring.
Join us each and every week for all the latest news, views, results and analysis from right across the VAFA - FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

Joy Division! For the Love of the Game's 2026 Divisional Preview Show

Jason Bennett & Paddy Grindlay bring you the 2025 VAFA Awards Show, where the final League Best & Fairest leaderboards are announced for every section except Premier Men's & Women's.

Every winner is interviewed in a show that always delivers wonderful back-stories & depths of emotion as we celebrate individual excellence across the VAFA in 2025.

Jason Bennett &amp; Paddy Grindlay bring you the 2025 VAFA Awards Show, where the final League Best &amp; Fairest leaderboards are announced for every section except Premier Men's &amp; Women's.
Every winner is interviewed in a show that always delivers wonderful back-stories &amp; depths of emotion as we celebrate individual excellence across the VAFA in 2025.

Inside the Boundary - Ep.9 with Kate McCarthy (AFLW & Caulfield Grammarians)

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