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

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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, Matty Donald & Brayden May roll up their sleeves & work their way through all of the VAFA's Premier sections for 2026:
WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN'S
PREMIER B MEN'S
PREMIER C MEN'S
WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN'S
PREMIER B WOMEN'S
HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER

Every team. Every Premier section.

The boys check in with coaches MARCEL BRUIN (Old Brighton), DANI DI STEFANO (Caulfield Grammarians) & SAM GREENE (La Trobe Uni) as they prepare for Round 1 action.

Plus, VAFA Media's Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR checks in with his thoughts on the season ahead.

Throw in TIPS & SEASON PREDICTIONS left, right and centre, and it's a blockbuster edition of the greatest podcast in the history of the world!*

So join Jase, Matty & Brayden FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME as they get set for Round 1!

* Results may vary

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald &amp; Brayden May roll up their sleeves &amp; work their way through all of the VAFA's Premier sections for 2026:
<ul>
<li>WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN'S</li>
<li>PREMIER B MEN'S</li>
<li>PREMIER C MEN'S</li>
<li>WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN'S</li>
<li>PREMIER B WOMEN'S</li>
<li>HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER</li>
</ul>
Every team. Every Premier section.
The boys check in with coaches MARCEL BRUIN (Old Brighton), DANI DI STEFANO (Caulfield Grammarians) &amp; SAM GREENE (La Trobe Uni) as they prepare for Round 1 action.
Plus, VAFA Media's Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR checks in with his thoughts on the season ahead.
Throw in TIPS &amp; SEASON PREDICTIONS left, right and centre,&nbsp;and it's a blockbuster edition of the greatest podcast in the history of the world!*
So join Jase, Matty &amp; Brayden FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME as they get set for Round 1!
* Results may vary

For the Love of the Game's PREMIER PREVIEW!

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Brayden May return with the VAFA's award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, for another season!

First up, the boys are deep diving into DIVISIONAL FOOTY, previewing ALL 3 Men's and 5 Women's divisions for season 2026:-
EVERY division
EVERY team

They catch up with Power House men's premiership coach, NICK COX, as his team prepares to tackle the challenge of Division 2. Nick reflects on his team's 2025 Div 3 success in his first season in charge, and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring.

Join us each and every week for all the latest news, views, results and analysis from right across the VAFA - FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

Jason Bennett, Matty Donald &amp; Brayden May return with the VAFA's award-winning weekly podcast, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, for another season!
First up, the boys are deep diving into DIVISIONAL FOOTY, previewing ALL 3 Men's and 5 Women's divisions for season 2026:-
<ul>
<li>EVERY division</li>
<li>EVERY team</li>
</ul>
They catch up with Power House men's premiership coach, NICK COX, as his team prepares to tackle the challenge of Division 2. Nick reflects on his team's 2025 Div 3 success in his first season in charge, and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring.
Join us each and every week for all the latest news, views, results and analysis from right across the VAFA - FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!

Joy Division! For the Love of the Game's 2026 Divisional Preview Show

Jason Bennett & Paddy Grindlay bring you the 2025 VAFA Awards Show, where the final League Best & Fairest leaderboards are announced for every section except Premier Men's & Women's.

Every winner is interviewed in a show that always delivers wonderful back-stories & depths of emotion as we celebrate individual excellence across the VAFA in 2025.

Jason Bennett &amp; Paddy Grindlay bring you the 2025 VAFA Awards Show, where the final League Best &amp; Fairest leaderboards are announced for every section except Premier Men's &amp; Women's.
Every winner is interviewed in a show that always delivers wonderful back-stories &amp; depths of emotion as we celebrate individual excellence across the VAFA in 2025.

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

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