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

Join Matty Donald & Hugo Higginbotham for this critical, action-packed clash between two mid-table teams at Glen Huntly Park.

Join Matty Donald &amp; Hugo Higginbotham for this critical, action-packed clash between two mid-table teams at Glen Huntly Park.

VAFA SEN Match of the Day: Rd.13, 2026: Caulfield Grammarians vs University Blacks

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Hugo Higginbotham break down another gripping weekend of VAFA action!

The boys catch up with:
University Blues coach MATT SMITH, who talks us through his team's huge win over league-leaders Old Xaverians in the first vs second Premier Men's blockbuster;
Parkdale Vultures vice-captain OLLY GREEN, after his team handed Fitzroy their first loss in the first vs second Premier C Men's blockbuster.

Plus, our fine assortment of regular goodness:
VAFA social guru DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES brings us the latest CENCH WATCH;
Our Holmesglen U19 Reporter LACHIE MOIR wraps another huge weekend of action;
BIG BAGS - Someone slotted a DOZEN on the weekend!
TON WATCH - With Mitch Brown sidelined with a hammy, who is closing in on the lead??
TIPS - Matty is making up ground... ok, he picked up one tip...

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

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald &amp; Hugo Higginbotham break down another gripping weekend of VAFA action!
The boys catch up with:
<ul>
<li>University Blues coach MATT SMITH, who talks us through his team's huge win over league-leaders Old Xaverians in the first vs second Premier Men's blockbuster;</li>
<li>Parkdale Vultures vice-captain OLLY GREEN, after his team handed Fitzroy their first loss in the first vs second Premier C Men's blockbuster.</li>
</ul>
Plus, our fine assortment of regular goodness:
<ul>
<li>VAFA social guru DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES brings us the latest CENCH WATCH;</li>
<li>Our Holmesglen U19 Reporter LACHIE MOIR wraps another huge weekend of action;</li>
<li>BIG BAGS - Someone slotted a DOZEN on the weekend!</li>
<li>TON WATCH - With Mitch Brown sidelined with a hammy, who is closing in on the lead??</li>
<li>TIPS - Matty is making up ground... ok, he picked up one tip...</li>
</ul>
All that and more, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!!

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.14 in Review

These two teams have fought out the last 2 Grand Finals, and they lock horns again in a must-win game for the Cardinals, who are battling for survival, while the Tonners are hoping to steady the ship.

Matthew Donald, Hugo Higginbotham & Cooper Watkins bring you all the colour & excitement from Brighton Beach Oval.

These two teams have fought out the last 2 Grand Finals, and they lock horns again in a must-win game for the Cardinals, who are battling for survival, while the Tonners are hoping to steady the ship.
Matthew Donald, Hugo Higginbotham &amp; Cooper Watkins bring you all the colour &amp; excitement from Brighton Beach Oval.

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

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