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. 

Simon 'Punchy' Williams is a genuine VAFA Legend. After his playing days finished up he became the coach of Old Brighton taking them to the 2013 Premier B title, he then moved across to the Caulfield Grammarians and took them to the Premier B promised land in 2019. For 2021 and 2022 he navigated the Fields time in William Buck Premier helping them to their first win in A-Section for over a decade.  Williams shares his thoughts, experiences and challenges of coaching as well as some of the great memories he has stored over the journey. Subscribe to VAFA Legends wherever you get your podcasts. 

St Bede's Mentone/Tigers Women's coach Belinda Ousley is the next guest on Russell Barnes' VAFA Legends series.  Ousley took the Tigers through the perfect season in 2022 that saw them claim the Premier C Women's title, and Belinda awarded the VAFA's coach of the year honour.  With the club playing off in both the Reserves and Seniors Grand Finals, Ousley was able to navigate the finals series, and Grand Final week with her father in hospital and unable to be at the ground, a personal moment of toughness brought about a bittersweet moment on Grand Final Day for the Ousley family. Subscribe to VAFA Media to never miss a podcast. 

George Wakim joined the Preston Bullants when his son Daniel was coming through the junior ranks, when the club decided to create a senior team, Wakim became their first-ever senior coach in 2013. His results were as incredible as they were immediate, leading his chargers to four senior flags in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2019. He was named the VAFA Coach of the Year for the first time in 2014 following his side’s 24-point Division 3 Grand Final win over Richmond Central. Just two years later, Wakim was named the Coach of the Year (Divisions) yet again on the back of their incredible 12-point win over St John’s in Division 2.

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. 

In the most clinical display of the entire season, Collegians have reigned supreme on the biggest day of them all claiming the clubs 18th A-Grade title with an 85 point win over the arch-rival St Kevin's.  Hear from Jared Rivers (Collegians), Anthony Lynch (St Kevin's) ahead of the game. Plus, we go Around the Grounds to St Bernard's with Fergus McNicol and Old Ivanhoe's coach Jarrod Gieschen. Joshy winds up his funnies for 2023, plus he then heads downstairs to go roaming in celebration with the Lions. Hear the full call with Nick Duxson, Mick Comerford, Simon Petch, Josh Heriot and Joe Pignataro

The Snowdogs have completed the perfect season in Premier B for 2023.  Challenged by Fitzroy early on, the ladder leaders were able to regather and compose themselves as they pulled away to win by 31 points.  Hear the Saturday warm-up with Steve Alessio (St Bernard's coach), Luke Mahoney (Fitzroy coach), Joshy Heriot's 10-6 funnies of 2023 and plenty more.  Plus the best call in town with Joe Pignataro, Josh Heriot, Paul Satterley and Josh Freezer. 

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. 

In an incredible performance, St Kevin's have produced a three-peat in the final game of the season. Tom Purcell has guided the St Kevin's Women's side to premierships in 2019, 2022 and 2023 coming from behind to beat Kew.  Hear from Purcell in the pre-game, along with Paddy Mount (St Kevin's President), Dakota Villiva (Injured Kew midfielder), plus Luke Mahoney (Fitzroy coach) ahead of the first bounce. Sarah Cameron (2x St Kevin's premiership player) joins Joey at half-time and all the post-match celebrations. Joe Pignataro, Josh Heriot, Paul Groves and Sash Dougherty have you covered in a game for the ages. 

St Kevin's have booked the second spot in the William Buck Premier Grand Final after beating University Blues by 45 points.  Hear the Saturday warm-up with Joey Pignataro and Josh Heriot. The funnies are stacked, Guy Martyn (Uni Blues) previews the action and Old Scotch coach Mark Gnatt is our expert analyst. We send Joey roaming down into the St Kevin's rooms after they advance to their fifth straight Grand Final. 

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.

St Kevin's know this month so very well and didn't put a foot wrong against Old Scotch as they advanced into the Preliminary Final for 2023.  Hear from Anthony Lynch (St Kevin's), Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch) and the complete Sunday warm-up before the first bounce. Old Haileybury's coach Daniel Ward drops in for a chat plus we send Joey down into the St Kevin's rooms after the victory.

In an all-time classic semi-final, Collegians are the first side through to the 2023 William Buck Premier Grand Final. Trailing by 24 points early in the game, and then falling behind by the same margin, the Lions produced a win for the ages with Ben Woodfull kicking the matchwinner in the dying seconds to win the game. Hear from Jared Rivers (Collegians), Guy Martyn (Uni Blues), Rodney Nancarrow (Collegians) and roaming Josh Heriot in the post-game. 

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 

The final home and away game is in the book, Collegians have locked up the minor premiership after beating Old Scotch at the Harry Trott Oval.  Hear from Sam Hibbins (Collegians captain), Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch coach), Ash Heriot, the picnic horse and his son Sammy Heriot. Plus the King, Kenny Ong in the post-game. 

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?

It was billed as the potential Grand Final preview, Collegians have flexed their muscles and walked off TH King Oval winners for the first time since 2016, securing the minor premiership along with it. Hear from Anthony Lynch (St Kevin's), Jared Rivers (Collegians), 'Happy' Hannan and the best on ground Sam Sofronidis after the win. Join Simon Petch, Josh Heriot and Joe Pignataro for the call. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  The first weekend of the finals for the Divisions has seen the form sides of Beaumaris and Williamstown advance to another Grand Final, Old Carey in their return season have advanced to the D4 Grand Final, we speak to senior coach Ryan Dobson on the back of this emphatic rise in 2023.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  It's all about the Divisions this week as the finals take centre stage. A full blown preview of each section as we move into the best time of the year.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

The Old Xaverians have thrown the top four into chaos with a resounding 25 point win over University Blues. Hear from Alex Johnson (Old Xaverians) and Guy Martyn (Uni Blues) in the pre-game before Matt Cosgrave (Old Xav's president) at half-time, and Dan Robinson (Old Xaverians) in the post-game. Join Joe Pignataro, Nick Duxson and Josh Heriot for the call. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  The final weekend for the Divisions is coming up, there's a fascinating machination that could unfold in Division 4 Women's. Melanie Hogg, star with Aquinas joins the team after their brilliant win over Monash in Premier B to keep alive a chance of finishing inside the top 2 with three weeks to go.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

A top four clash with St Kevin's producing the goods to remind the rest of the competition of their standing within the game.  The news of the day centred around James Byrne announcing his resignation from the coaching role at the Old Xaverians.  Hear from Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch) and Anthony Lynch (St Kevins) in the lead up to the first bounce.  Join Joe Pignataro, Josh Heriot and Nick Duxson for the call 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  Have we got our final four in William Buck Premier? Can St Bede's remain a threat in Premier B to go back-to-back? Has UHS-VU shown their hands too early in Division 4 Women's?  Plus, Melbourne Uni's Imogen Owen is our headline guest after making her senior debut a fortnight ago. Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

Josh Heriot has returned from Europe, right in time to see his treasured Lions do a number on University Blacks. Hear how Joshy's trip was in the Saturday warm-up, alongside chats with Dave Mirra (Collegians), Shane Joyce (Uni Blacks). Nick Hibbins (Assistant Coach at Collegians), best friend to Heriot, Brayden Fleming and the best on ground Sam Hibbins. Join Joe Pignataro, Josh Heriot and Nick Duxson for the call. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  Is the top four already locked away in Premier B Women's?  Which game in William Buck Premier Women's will Watkin have her eye on? We discuss brilliant leaders in the AFLW landscape and say congratulations to each VAFA woman selected for Collingwood and Port Melbourne in this weekend's VFLW Grand Final.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

Round 13 of the 2023 William Buck Premier season in the VAFA sees Old Haileybury move out of the relegation zone with a 27 point win over Caulfield.  Hear from VAFA CEO Jason Reddick, coach of OId Haileybury Daniel Ward, coach of Caulfield Guy McKenna. Around the Grounds Williamstown CYM's coach Con Terzoglou and the president of Old Haileybury Matt Armstrong. Join Joe Pignataro, Nick Duxson and Simon Petch for the call. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  The Big V has made it four wins from four starts after beating the Perth Football League by 63 points on Saturday. Mia Caffry (Old Scotch) our very special guest after her best on ground performance, and a lovely bit of synergy representing the Big V some 25+ years after her father Anthony did.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

In the most extraordinary Representative game of footy you'll ever hear.  The Big V led by 38 points during the second quarter, only to have Perth FL come back at them and finish the game in a draw. With extra time in play, the Vics were able to pull away and win by 19 points in an all-time classic. Hear from assistant coaches Tom Paule and Cory Dell'Olio, Old Scotch coach Mark Gnatt, and the full post-game presentations as Joey goes roaming into the Big V rooms. Join Joe Pignataro, Simon Petch, Gerard Arangio and Nick Duxson for the call. 

The Big V Women make it four wins from four starts with a 63 point victory over the Perth Football League.  Hear from both competitions CEO's in the build up to the game, as well as 3x Big V representative Sarah Cameron. Craig White (coach of the Senior Men's PFL side) plus the full post-game presentation. Join Sophie Welsh, Gerard Arangio and Sophie Welsh for the call. 

Kylie Da Fonte is the only female in the MHSOB Hall of Fame, in 2020 the VAFA awarded her with a certificate of merit for her services to her local club but also to the time and dedication she has put into the Big V program. Da Fonte has been part of state representative sides for over 2 decades, a role she initially undertook alongside her dad.  For many VAFA players who've worn the Big V in recent times, they no doubt will have been treated and looked after at some stage by Da Fonte. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  We are closing in on Saturday, July 15 vs. Perth Football League. The final 22 has been named, as well as the captains ahead of this historic day.  Bree Doyle (St Kevin's) will lead the girls, Doyle speaks exclusively to Lucy and Soph ahead of this weekend.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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. 

In a must win game at the Brighton Beach Oval, it was St Kevin's who used the breeze to full effect in the final quarter coming from 19 points behind to win by 3 points over Old Brighton. Hear from Anthony Lynch (St Kevin's) in the lead up to the game. Plus a focus on the Big V with 2019 coach Stu Powell; and the 2023 coach Greg Hutchison. 

Lucy Watkin and close friend Sophie Welsh bring you Inside the Boundary, a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  This week is all about the Big V Women's Team that's been announced ahead of Saturday, July 15 vs. Perth Football League. Hear from Senior Women's coach Paul Groves for an in-depth chat on the team that has been selected.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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? 

Uni Blacks turned up in style ready for a 4-quarter showdown against the reigning premiers St Kevin's. Signalling their intent from the opening term, the Blacks held the lead for most of the afternoon, holding on by 7-points.  Hear from Dale Bower (Uni Blacks), Anthony Lynch (St Kevin's), the pre-game ceremony plus Blacks legend Scott 'Scooter' Myers, who's played a significant role in the club hosting an annual NAIDOC round match. 

The top-of-the-table clash turned into one way traffic very early on in the contest as Collegians put the University Blues to the sword to the tune of 94 points.  Hear pre-game interviews with Guy Martyn (Uni Blues), Jared Rivers (Collegians), half-time chat with Collegians legend, Fergus Watts. And, the bear in the centre-square, Will Mayhood after an emphatic performance! 

Luke Beveridge is the current coach of the Western Bulldogs in the AFL. He is the second Premiership coach at the Whitten Oval, bringing the trophy home to the Dogs in 2016 in the most famous of Grand Finals. Before that, he was and still remains as the only 3x Premiership coach in the VAFA to guide a team (that being St Bede's) to three straight premierships, C-Section in 2006, B-Section in 2007 and A-Section in 2008. No club has done so before him, no club has done so since then.  Beveridge joins Joe Pignataro and Russell Barnes to outline how he joined the club, the three straight titles, and the fondest memories he has at the Western Bulldogs. 

Inside the Boundary is a complete look at the VAFA Women's Competition.  The return of Sophie Welsh from Europe brings a fresh vibrancy to the show after a couple of weeks with Joey one-out. Tom Purcell; the reigning premiership coach from St Kevin's joins the team chatting through the first 10 weeks of the season and the expectations of the back half of the year.  Subscribe to Inside The Boundary through VAFA Media to never miss a moment, new episodes are released every Thursday. 

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

Melbourne produced four seasons in one day on Saturday afternoon at St Kevin's College as SKOB routed the Old Xaverians by 46 points. Hear from Old Xav's coach James Byrne, competing Presidents Matt Cosgrave (OX) and Paddy Mount (St K) plus the call of the action. 

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