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.

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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.
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Joe Pignataro, Jason Bennett and Paddy Grindlay take an in-depth look each week at the VAFA, featuring interviews, analysis, humour, tips for the weekend’s game and more.

Joe Pignataro, Jason Bennett and Paddy Grindlay take an in-depth look each week at the VAFA, featuring interviews, analysis, humour, tips for the weekend’s game and more.

For the Love of the Game

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 (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

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

VAFA Legends: Mike McArthur-Allen: A coach before his time

Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald & Brayden May dive into all the latest news, views, scores and analysis from Week 19 of VAFA season 2026, which saw Premier sections battling for finals to avoid relegation, while Divisionals launched into Semi Final weekend.

The boys catch up with:
Old Camberwell sharpshooter LIAM THOMAS, as the Wellers prepare for their virtual Premier B Elimination Final against Beaumaris this weekend;
St Bede's/Mentone Tigers co-coach JOEL McKEE, as his team gets ready for their virtual Premier C Elimination Final against Mazenod.

Plus, so much more:
VAFA socials guru DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES with the latest doing the rounds in the socials world;
Holmesglen Under 19 premier reporter LACHIE MOIR with his wrap of a critical Round 17;
BIG BAGS - We had 4 double-figure hauls over the weekend!
TON WATCH - We have a new leader in the VAFA men's goalkicking race!
ALL THE FINALS MATCH-UPS from the weekend ahead - who plays who, where and when!
TIPS - Who wins and why?

If you love your VAFA footy, listen in FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald &amp; Brayden May dive into all the latest news, views, scores and analysis from Week 19 of VAFA season 2026, which saw Premier sections battling for finals to avoid relegation, while Divisionals launched into Semi Final weekend.
The boys catch up with:
<ul>
<li>Old Camberwell sharpshooter LIAM THOMAS, as the Wellers prepare for their virtual Premier B Elimination Final against Beaumaris this weekend;</li>
<li>St Bede's/Mentone Tigers co-coach JOEL McKEE, as his team gets ready for their virtual Premier C Elimination Final against Mazenod.</li>
</ul>
Plus, so much more:
<ul>
<li>VAFA socials guru DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES with the latest doing the rounds in the socials world;</li>
<li>Holmesglen Under 19 premier reporter LACHIE MOIR with his wrap of a critical Round 17;</li>
<li>BIG BAGS - We had 4 double-figure hauls over the weekend!</li>
<li>TON WATCH - We have a new leader in the VAFA men's goalkicking race!</li>
<li>ALL THE FINALS MATCH-UPS from the weekend ahead - who plays who, where and when!</li>
<li>TIPS - Who wins and why?</li>
</ul>
If you love your VAFA footy, listen in FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.19, 2026 in Review

Matthew Donald, Hugo Higginbotham & Cooper Watkins bring you all the action from Haileybury College in Keysborough as the Bloods fight for Premier Men's survival against premiership contenders Old Xaverians.

Matthew Donald, Hugo Higginbotham &amp; Cooper Watkins bring you all the action from Haileybury College in Keysborough as the Bloods fight for Premier Men's survival against premiership contenders Old Xaverians.

VAFA SEN Match of the Day - Rd.17, 2026: Old Haileybury vs Old Xaverians

Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald & Brayden May unpack another crazy weekend of VAFA action as teams strive to make finals and avoid relegation, with desperate races all over the competition building to their crescendo.

The boys catch up with:
St Bernard's veteran CHARLIE VAGUE, after the Snowdogs pulled off the Upset of the Year by knocking off league-leaders Uni Blues to keep their season alive;
Oakleigh sharpshooter ROGAN KITTS, who booted 9 goals in the Krushers' critical win that sees them sitting in 4th spot entering the final round of the Div 1 Men's season.

Plus, our regulars:
VAFA socials guru DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES tells us what has captured his attention on CENCH WATCH;
Holmesglen Under 19 reporter LACHIE MOIR gets us up-to-speed on the mad race for September;
BIG BAGS - There were two double-figure hauls on the weekend, delivering us a new season leader! Plus, who booted 8 in the VAFA Women's competition?
TON WATCH - Is the ton still on the table? There's just 4 goals separating our Top 3 goalkickers!
TIPS - Who wins this week, and why?
VAFA WOMEN'S FINALS FIXTURES - Who plays who in Week 1 of Premier B & Divisional Women's finals? We've got the latest.

All that, and so much more, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald &amp; Brayden May unpack another crazy weekend of VAFA action as teams strive to make finals and avoid relegation, with desperate races all over the competition building to their crescendo.
The boys catch up with:
<ul>
<li>St Bernard's veteran CHARLIE VAGUE, after the Snowdogs pulled off the Upset of the Year by knocking off league-leaders Uni Blues to keep their season alive;</li>
<li>Oakleigh sharpshooter ROGAN KITTS, who booted 9 goals in the Krushers' critical win that sees them sitting in 4th spot entering the final round of the Div 1 Men's season.</li>
</ul>
Plus, our regulars:
<ul>
<li>VAFA socials guru DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES tells us what has captured his attention on CENCH WATCH;</li>
<li>Holmesglen Under 19 reporter LACHIE MOIR gets us up-to-speed on the mad race for September;</li>
<li>BIG BAGS - There were two double-figure hauls on the weekend, delivering us a new season leader! Plus, who booted 8 in the VAFA Women's competition?</li>
<li>TON WATCH - Is the ton still on the table? There's just 4 goals separating our Top 3 goalkickers!</li>
<li>TIPS - Who wins this week, and why?</li>
<li>VAFA WOMEN'S FINALS FIXTURES - Who plays who in Week 1 of Premier B &amp; Divisional Women's finals? We've got the latest.</li>
</ul>
All that, and so much more, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

VAFA Legends: Mike McArthur-Allen: A coach before his time

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