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.

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.

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

Joe Pignataro and Russell Barnes speak to the people within the VAFA who've carved out the most incredible careers at their respective clubs. 

Long term stints, drought-breaking premierships, coaching dynasties, playing in the Big V are stories that will all be recounted as part of this very special series. 

Peeling back the curtain of what the VAFA was like in yesteryear. 

Joe Pignataro and Russell Barnes speak to the people within the VAFA who've carved out the most incredible careers at their respective clubs. 
Long term stints, drought-breaking premierships, coaching dynasties, playing in the Big V are stories that will all be recounted as part of this very special series. 
Peeling back the curtain of what the VAFA was like in yesteryear.

VAFA Legends

Listen to weekly Podcasts covering the Victorian Amateur Football Association - Australia's largest community football competition - including For the Love of the Game, Inside the Boundary, VAFA Legends and Match of the Day Recap.

Listen to weekly Podcasts covering the Victorian Amateur Football Association - Australia's largest community football competition - including For the Love of the Game, Inside the Boundary, VAFA Legends and Match of the Day Recap.

VAFA Podcast

VAFA Legends - George Wakim; The man who built a dynasty at Preston

Join Joey Pignataro, Jason Bennett, Paddy Grindlay & Susan Miller as they count the votes & interview the winners of the 2024 VAFA League Best & Fairest Awards:
MEN'S PREMIER B & C
MEN'S DIVISIONS 1-3 & MECWACARE MASTERS
HOLMESGLEN U19 PREMIER, DIVISIONS 1 & 2
WOMEN'S PREMIER B
WOMEN'S DIVISIONS 1-4

Join Joey Pignataro, Jason Bennett, Paddy Grindlay &amp; Susan Miller as they count the votes &amp; interview the winners of the 2024 VAFA League Best &amp; Fairest Awards:
<ul>
<li>MEN'S PREMIER B &amp; C</li>
<li>MEN'S DIVISIONS 1-3 &amp; MECWACARE MASTERS</li>
<li>HOLMESGLEN U19 PREMIER, DIVISIONS 1 &amp; 2</li>
<li>WOMEN'S PREMIER B</li>
<li>WOMEN'S DIVISIONS 1-4</li>
</ul>

2024 VAFA Awards Show

Join Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro & Paddy Grindlay for the Premier Men's GRAND FINAL PREVIEW edition of FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.
Premier Men's Preliminary Final recap as Old Scotch powered away from St Kevin's in a final quarter blitz;
Premier B, Premier C & Premier Women's Grand Final reviews;
William Buck Premier Men's GRAND FINAL PREVIEW with both captains:

Tom FISHER (Old Brighton)
Andy JELBART (Old Scotch)
Jase & Joey talk the complex landscape of concussion protocols
Paddy & Joey's Grand Final tip

Plus lots more Ammos goodness, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, thanks to MECWACARE!

Join Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro &amp; Paddy Grindlay for the Premier Men's GRAND FINAL PREVIEW edition of FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.
<ul>
<li>Premier Men's Preliminary Final recap as Old Scotch powered away from St Kevin's in a final quarter blitz;</li>
<li>Premier B, Premier C &amp; Premier Women's Grand Final reviews;</li>
<li>William Buck Premier Men's GRAND FINAL PREVIEW with both captains:
<ul>
<li>Tom FISHER (Old Brighton)</li>
<li>Andy JELBART (Old Scotch)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Jase &amp; Joey talk the complex landscape of concussion protocols</li>
<li>Paddy &amp; Joey's Grand Final tip</li>
</ul>
Plus lots more Ammos goodness, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, thanks to MECWACARE!

Official VAFA Podcast - Ep.22 with Premier Men's Grand Final captains Andy Jelbart & Tom Fisher

Join Josh Heriot, Brent Sternberg, Jarrod Gieschen & Raj Johnston as Old Haileybury & De La Salle battle it out in the 2024 Premier B Grand Final at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

Join Josh Heriot, Brent Sternberg, Jarrod Gieschen &amp; Raj Johnston as Old Haileybury &amp; De La Salle battle it out in the 2024 Premier B Grand Final at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

VAFA Legends - George Wakim; The man who built a dynasty at Preston

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