VAFA, Geelong FNL to showcase GFs on Friday holiday
Two of the major local footy leagues in the state will showcase their top-tier premiership deciders this Friday 27 September, in an attempt to capitalise on Victoria’s AFL Grand Final-eve public holiday.
The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) has scheduled its Premier Men’s Grand Final for the Friday public holiday slot for the first time, with Old Brighton and Old Scotch set to clash at Elsternwick Park.
Down the highway, the Geelong Football Netball League Senior decider will see Leopold take on South Barwon at GMHBA Stadium.
The matches give local footy fans the option of watching some great community footy on the eve of the AFL Grand Final.
For a list of Victorian local senior footy Grand Finals and premiers from the 2024 season, including results from the weekend just gone, go to the Local Footy Finals hub
VAFA Premier Men's Seniors: Grand Final
Old Brighton v Old Scotch
Friday 27 Sep, Elsternwick Park 2:30pm
Tickets: https://www.intix.com.au/event/2024-vafa-william-buck-premier-mens-grand-
Minor Premiers Old Brighton will be vying for their first Premiership in the top flight in club history, while for Old Scotch who defeated St Kevin’s in Saturday’s Preliminary Final, it’s a return to the Grand Final stage 26 years in the making and 46 years since they last won it.
VAFA CEO Jason Reddick said, said: “The public holiday Friday in September was introduced for the people of Melbourne to get into the finals football spirit, with the AFL Grand Final being played the next day.
“However, from a community football perspective, there is no other football game being played in metropolitan Melbourne on that day.
“So, with the support of our Premier Men’s Clubs, we are taking the opportunity to showcase our VAFA William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final on this public holiday and further grow the exposure of our competition to all football followers across Melbourne.
Geelong FNL Seniors Men’s Grand Final
Leopold v South Barwon
Friday 27 Sep, GMHBA Stadium, 2:10pm
Tickets: https://www.intix.com.au/event/2024-blood-toyota-geelong-fnl-finals-se
The Leopold v South Barwon clash is a rematch of the 2023 premiership decider, won by Leopold by 50 points. It will be the first time the GFL Grand Final will be held at Kardinia Park in five years. Leopold finished third on the ladder and South Barwon fourth, with the sides having to overcome unbeaten minor premier St Joseph’s as well as St Mary’s, who finished 17-1, to make the final game of the season.
