Join Jason Bennett, Paddy Grindlay & Joey Pignataro for a comprehensive wrap of Rd.7 VAFA action FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Special guest St Kevin's coach Anthony Lynch talks us through the SKOB's season so far, relives the emotions behind Lachie Sullivan & Ethan Phillips' AFL debuts & previews this weekend's blockbuster vs ladder-leaders Old Brighton. The Herald Sun's VAFA reporter Brayden May takes us Around the Grounds & gets us up-to-speed with happenings up & down the divisions. We talk Big V Men's & Big V Women's squads with this week's announcements.  Plus our SKINS Player of the Game & Anytime Fitness Rising Star Nominees for the week. All that while Joey sobs into his microphone after St Bernard's JUST fell short of the Tonners last weekend!

Join Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay as they unpack Round 6 of VAFA action. The boys chat with Old Brighton coach Marcel BRUIN, who sits undefeated and top-of-the-table in Premier Men's. Plus we go AROUND THE VAFA in a new segment featuring NewsCorp VAFA writer Brayden MAY, who brings us some of the best stories from up and down the leagues. And that and more FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, thanks to Mecwacare!

Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay break down a fantastic Round 5 of action, headlined by Fitzroy's history-making first Premier Men's win on an emotional afternoon at Brunswick Street Oval. The boys catch up with coach TRAVIS RONALDSON for a chat about the big day and where to from here for the Roys. We celebrate Therry-Penola great JUSTIN CROTTY's 300th game by chatting with the man himself, who came out all pumped up from the pre-game speeches and tributes and booted 5 goals in the first quarter! Plus, we dig into results up and down the grades, celebrate our Anytime Fitness Rising Star nominees, our SKINS Player of the Game and lots, lots more!

Join Jason Bennett, Paddy Grindlay & Joey Pignataro as they pull apart an action-packed Round 4 of VAFA footy. PREMIER MEN'S - Old Brighton remained undefeated, Old Scotch kicked themselves (but probably missed), Collegians & Uni Blacks both posted back-to-back wins & look to be on the rise, plus Uni Blues' 2-headed monster & more. PREMIER B - Old Ivanhoe sit atop the table after their thrilling win over Old Trinity & coach JARROD GIESCHEN joins us for a chat. Plus all the latest from up & down the Divisions, our ANYTIME FITNESS RISING STARS, our SKINS PLAYER OF THE DAY & plenty of Joey sobbing into his microphone about St Bernards...

Jason BENNETT, Joey PIGNATARO & Paddy GRINDLAY dissect another big round of VAFA action & catch up with St Bernards coach & former Essendon great, Steve ALESSIO, to chat about the Snowdogs' promising return to Premier Men's. Plus, the boys break down some thrillers from around the other divisions & announce this week's Anytime Fitness VAFA Rising Stars.

Join Jason BENNETT, Joey PIGNATARO & Paddy GRINDLAY to dissect an action-packed Round 2 of VAFA action. The boys are joined by special guest, the reigning Woodrow Medallist, Uni Blues skipper Marty GLEESON, after the Blues' thrilling win over St Bernards. Plus, they look ahead to Round 3, headlined by the Collegians-Old Scotch blockbuster at Harry Trott Oval.

The VAFA’s weekly For The Love Of The Game podcast returns with a new-look line-up in 2024 as Joey Pignataro is joined by the competition’s new Broadcast & Content Manager Jason Bennett and new SEN VAFA Match of the Day host Paddy Grindlay to look back at a fascinating opening round.

2023 was an incredible season of VAFA football, join Joe Pignataro and Josh Heriot recapping the biggest and best stories of the season.  Nothing is off limits recapping Collegians emphatic William Buck Premier title, another dominant season by an Oakleigh sharpshooter, St Kevin's Women's program is the envy of the competition and Josh ranks his funniest moments to happen during the RSN Xtra broadcast. Nick Armistead, former VAFA Media Manager is now a published author, he has worked tirelessly across the last 3 years covering the life and times of VAFA Legend, Laurie Aghan. Buy yourself a copy today, right here. Subscribe to VAFA Media wherever you get your podcasts. 

The Grand Final review edition of For the Love of the Game has a purple flavour to it as Collegians won their 18th A-Grade title over St Kevin's by 85 points. Hear the full wrap of the game, as well as the wrap on Premier B and Premier C Grand Finals, plus a preview of tonight's Woodrow Medal with Joey Pignataro and Josh Heriot.  Collegians President Rodney Nancarrow joins the team for one last chat in 2023 to celebrate what's been a remarkable year for his football club. 

Congratulations to each of the 2023 VAFA Award winners from Division 4 through to Premier B in both the Men's and the Women's competition. A terrific night celebrating, and recognising the award winners for outstanding individual seasons. Hear from all the winners chatting with Mick Comerford, Susan Miller, Josh Heriot and Joe Pignataro

We are closing in on the William Buck Premier Grand Final. Collegians will face off against St Kevin's for the third time in 5 years for the ultimate prize. Twice it's fallen the way of St Kevin's, can the Lions find redemption on the final day of the season? Hear from Old Camberwell coach Anson Brownless in the lead-up to their Grand Final in Premier C against Old Ivanhoe. The Wellers have done the double climb to elevate themselves into Premier B in 2024. 

The William Buck Premier finals series kicked off with a bang on Saturday. Collegians trailed by 4 goals at the 20 minute mark of the final quarter before producing a stirring comeback to advance to the Grand Final. In Premier B, Beaumaris ended in a draw with De La Salle going onto win in extra time thanks to five-goals from Joel Cusack who joined Joey Pignataro and Josh Heriot in this edition.

Old Melburnians will remain in William Buck Premier in 2024 after finishing the season in eighth spot on the ladder, a mere 1.62% ahead of Old Haileybury who will feel heartbroken to be heading back to Premier B next year. Paul Satterley, coach of OM's talks through the emotions of Saturday's final round.  Join Joe Pignataro and Josh Heriot as they recap the final round of the season, and look ahead to the finals series kickstarting this weekend. A spot in the Grand Final awaits Collegians or University Blues, whilst there's no tomorrow for Old Scotch or St Kevin's 

We are on the eve of the finals for the Divisions this weekend, while in the Premier sections it's the final round of the home and away season. Will Old Melburnians or Old Haileybury survive the final round and remain in the VAFA's top-flight in 2024?

With a fortnight to go in the Premier section, Caulfield Grammarians know their fate and heading to Premier B in 2024. Reserves coach Jono Nash joins Joey and Josh in the studio to discuss how the season has played out for the Fields, as well as dealing with being forced to forfeit on more than one occasion this year.  Plus, it's the final home and away round for the Divisions, how will the final four finish up come 5pm this Saturday, and a look ahead to the modern-day rivalry that headlines William Buck Premier this weekend. 

It's taken 16 weeks to see the best of the Old Xaverians but it was on show from the opening moments on Saturday as they triumphed over the Uni Blues by 25 points. The victory has dropped the Blues from 2nd to 4th and there's a very small pulse in the life of Old Brighton to make one last surge.  Old Melburnians and Old Haileybury are neck and neck when it comes to avoiding relegation. It's all on the line with a fortnight to go. 

After 14 straight weeks of going into quarter time trailing, the Old Melburnians finally came into the quarter time huddle ahead in the contest. Michael Holland joins Joey and Joshy to talk through the win, and the return performance of 2022 Woodrow Medallist Gus Borthwick. Plus, Collegians have had a slip up, St Kevin's are starting to hum and when SKOB hum, the competition must take notice. Around the Grounds the top fours are starting to take shape in all other sections, and we pay credit to the Eley Park Sharks after their first win in 427 days. 

Joshy Heriot is back in town!  After 6 weeks travelling the world, experiencing the European summer and the sporting events the globe has to offer. Heriot returns on the back of another Collegians performance. Plus the dissection of every other game from the weekend is on the agenda. 

The final week of the VAFA Takeover is complete with Michael Cove and Nick Duxson joining Joe Pignataro to recap Round 13 of the 2023 VAFA season.  Hear from University Blacks captain Josh Steadman ahead of the big clash at the Harry Trott Oval between the two in-form sides of the last month, Blacks v Collegians.  Plus, the microscope is well and truly on Old Melburnians after slipping into the relegation zone with five weeks to go. 

The final VAFA takeover for 2023, this time with two of the biggest Presidents in the VAFA - Matt Cosgrave (Old Xaverians) and Paddy Mount (St Kevin's) join Joey Pignataro in the studio in the absence of Josh Heriot for one more week.  The full recap of the Big V's victory over Perth FL, Charlie MacIsaac our special guest after his 6-goal haul. Plus Russell Barnes joins Joey ahead of St Bede's traditional Jane's Match. 

We are 3 days away from the first bounce of the Big V vs. Perth Football League.  Paul Groves and Greg Hutchison join Joe Pignataro for a full-blown preview ahead of the first bounce.  The Senior Women's will kick off proceedings at 11:00 AM, before the Senior Men's take centre stage at 2:00 PM.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

Stuart Powell coached the Big V from 2016-2019 for a 2-2 record.  He is the most recent man to lead the Big V onto the ground. Powell catches up with Joe Pignataro ahead of the Big V returning to the field, taking on the Perth Football League this Saturday. 

Joe Pignataro is joined by Nick Duxson on this weeks edition of For the Love of the Game.  While all eyes are on Collegians after their trouncing of Uni Blues in the top-of-the-table clash, the University Blacks produced their best win of the season against St Kevin's.  Joey reveals his Big V starting 22 to take on the Perth Football League on Saturday, July 15. Plus, is there anything we can do about sides forfeiting in the reserves? How can we level up the playing field in the Divisions? 

This is the second instalment of the VAFA Takeover. Old Melburnians coach Paul Satterley, and Old Scotch coach Mark Gnatt join Joey Pignataro in the studio ahead of Round 11 of the VAFA's 2023 season. On the agenda, the challenges they've both experienced the early part of the year. Balancing the European travel, with injuries, with availabilities, the return of Big V footy and all the tips ahead of Round 12. Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

The first of the VAFA Takeover's is here, Michael Cove (Collegians) and VAFA Media favourite, Nick Duxson join Joe Pignataro to recap the middle round of the home and away season. Collegians win is on the agenda, the Lions, along with Old Scotch and University Blues all sit 7-2. Old Xaverians have inflicted more pain on Old Brighton plus Daniel Ward takes us inside the four walls of Old Haileybury leading into Tackle Your Feelings Round in the VAFA.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

8 weeks down in the 2023 VAFA season with much to discuss leading into the Kings Birthday bye weekend.  Marcus Stavrou has been pivotal for the red and black mafia as they got back on the winners list, St Kevin's have fallen to three straight losses while the Uni Blues are in their best form since the premiership year of 2019. Andrew Horne, co-coach of PEGS in 2023 is our headline guest. The D1 reigning premiers are flying in Premier C as they strive for the double bounce.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

We are 7 weeks down in the 2023 VAFA season, there's plenty on the agenda this week. Uni Blacks have caused a boil-over beating the Old Xaverians at the Uni Oval. Blacks' biggest rivals Blues are in a rich vein of form while Collegians roar back on the winners list. Ferg McNicol is having a breakout year at St Bernard's, he's our headline guest ahead of the top of the table clash against Fitzroy comes to the Snakepit this weekend.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

Round 6 of the VAFA season served up plenty of analysis and discussion.  Uni Blues deconstructed the Collegians hot-streak, while Old Melburnians and Caulfield Grammarians posted their first wins of the year.  Mark Gnatt; Coach of Old Scotch is our headline guest as the Cardinals upset the Xaverians Centenary celebrations on Saturday night.  A fan favourite segment Questions Without Notice has returned, plus the lesser-light selections that could be made for the Big V game in July.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

We are five rounds into the home and away season with plenty on the agenda.  Collegians went back-to-back 100+ point results, Old Scotch have shot up the ladder as Uni Blues produce a win for the ages.  Heading into round 6 we are recognising the contributions the umpires make to the game, hear from VAFA Umpire Operations boss, Stephen Privitera.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

The conclusion of Round 4 signals the end of the first month of the VAFA's home and away season.  Collegians produced their biggest victory in over 4 years accounting for Old Haileybury by 110 points. Luke Mahoney, our special guest has Fitzroy sitting top of the Premier B table undefeated, while Ormond and Old Ivanhoe played out at thrilling draw in Premier C.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

Mike McArthur-Allen played over 200 games of Amateur Football before he moved into the role as a coach. He would guide Ormond to five A-Section premierships in six years as part of a dynasty through the 1980's. Over 500 games coaches across the Monders, De La Salle and St Kevin's. Subscribe to VAFA Legends wherever you get your podcasts. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  After three rounds of footy, Watkin gives her summation on where Scotch Stars are at, how did Preston claim a come-from-behind victory and we preview the Hawks annuals WINGS match with President, Sam Waldron.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

3 weeks down in the VAFA season, Joe Pignataro and Josh Heriot take a look at the front runners in William Buck Premier, as Old Scotch produce their biggest win in 3 seasons.  Former Old Brighton coach Greg Hutchison joins the panel to discuss his appointment as the Big V coach for 2023, and the process involved in selecting the team to take on the Perth Football League.  Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

The perfect weather on the weekend saw some brilliant footy, and plenty of 'barnstorming' finishes, headlined by the Old Camberwell Grammarians who slammed home 7 final quarter goals to beat Old Ivanhoe in Premier C.  Anson Brownless, the coach of OC joins Joe Pignataro and Josh Heriot enlightening them on the words of wisdom from the 3 quarter time huddle. Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

The opening round of the VAFA season has been completed, Joey Pignataro and Josh Heriot have all the fallout and big talking points from the seasons first weekend. Reigning Premiership coach at St Kevin's, Anthony Lynch on how SKOB celebrated the 2022 title, holding off a fast-finishing Old Haileybury, and what's new at T H King Oval in 2023. Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

A season opener to remember for Collegians. Travelling out to Xavier College, the Lions were on from the opening bounce of the contest against long-time rivals Old Xaverians.  Joining the Saturday Warm-Up: Old Xaverians President, Matt Cosgrave and retiring Old Xaverians legend, Matt 'Chopper' Handley. Coach of Collegians, Jared Rivers.  Injured captain of Old Xav's Marcus Stavrou joins the team at half-time, before best on ground Jim Bazzani from Collegians joins the Saturday cool-down. Joe Pignataro, Josh Heriot and Mick Comerford have the microphones as Collegians downed Old Xaverians by 17 points. 

Your favourite VAFA podcast is back in 2023, Joe Pignataro and Josh Heriot have the complete season preview for the year ahead. Hear from VAFA CEO, Jason Reddick who's had an enormous off-season - The Elsternwick Park upgrade, an overhauling of the player points system, the continued growth of the Women's competition and plenty more on the agenda. Subscribe to For the Love of the Game to never miss a moment, and keep clicking back to VAFA.com.au

After 2 years of interruptions, a complete season of VAFA football was played. Joe Pignataro and Josh Heriot recap season 2022, and all the moments that stood out from a memorable year across the Men's competition, the Women's competition, the Masters and the Under 19's. The countdown is on for 2023, but before we look forward. We look back on the moments that made 2022. 

The new coach of Old Brighton Dan Donati was once the senior assistant coach at Old Xaverians. In 2019 he joined Joe Pignataro and Nick Armistead on the Saturday warm-up to talk through his football and coaching journey. 

On September 19, 2022 confirmation came through that the Yarra Old Grammarians and Manningham Cobras in Division 2 had agreed to a merger thus becoming the Old Yarra Cobras. A week out from pre-season beginning for the new club, President Nick Paton, Men's coach Nathan Monaco and Women's coach Michael James join Joe Pignataro to discuss the process to become a new entity, and the path being forged forward for 2023 and beyond.

Joe Pignataro heads down amongst the celebrations with St Kevin's after claiming their third William Buck Premier Premiership in four seasons. 

The Swans are in the AFL Grand Final, John Heriot is not only the grandfather of our commentator Josh Heriot, he's also the full back in the Sydney Swans Team of the Century. A very special guest talking us through the Bloods advancing to another Grand Final.

Joe Pignataro and Brian Waldron take a look in-depth at the William Buck Premier Grand Final, the Premier B Grand Final, and recap the Premierships won by the Divisions over the weekend just gone. Tom Jok, 2018 Premiership player with St Kevin's is our headline guest ahead of a massive weekend for the VAFA. 

A massive evening on RSN Carnival with Joe Pignataro, Eliza Wright, Josh Heriot and Mitch Dyer going through the VAFA's 2022 best and fairest players across Premier B to Division 3 Women's, Premier B to Division 4 Men's. The Under 19's, Under 23's and the Mecwacare Masters. A congratulations to all our award recipients on producing a terrific season. 

Old Brighton have made their way into the William Buck Premier Grand Final, straight after the game we sent Joe Pignataro down into the Old Brighton rooms to have a chat with the team that's taken them into their first A-Grade Grand Final since 2007.

Joe Pignataro, and Brian Waldron look ahead to a terrific weekend of footy coming up - Can Old Brighton keep the wins going as they battle Collegians for a spot in the William Buck Premier Grand Final? Or will Collegians get back to their winning ways? Dale Bower has taken Uni Blacks to the Premier B Grand Final and will play in A-Grade in 2023, he is our headline guest plus it's Grand Final weekend in the Divisions! 

Bumper edition of For the Love of the Game. The home and away season for William Buck Premier and Premier B is done, we now move into the finals series. The Divisional finals series is up to the Preliminary Final weekend while De La have gone down in the Mecwacare Masters.

Heading into the final round of William Buck Premier, Old Melburnians will head to Old Brighton in an Elimination Final. The winner will play in September while for the loser, it's curtains on 2022, captain of OM's Josh Freezer is our headline guest.. For the Divisions, the finals start this weekend on Saturday and right through Sunday.

Joe Pignataro and Brian Waldron wrap up the third last round of the home and away season for Premier A, and Premier B. Plus look ahead to the final home and away round for the Divisions before moving into finals. Marcus Stavrou, captain of Old Xaverians is our special guest as the red and black army try to push their way into the top 4 with 2 games remaining.

Joe Pignataro and Brian Waldron are back to talk through the great divide in William Buck Premier between the top 5 and the bottom 5, in Division 2 Men's, Brunswick and MHSOB have fought out a magnificent draw, while for the Women's competition, from Premier B to Division 3, they're on the doorstep of Grand Finals this weekend!