For the Love of the Game

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - GRAND FINALS GALORE!

    Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald, Brayden May & Hugo Higginbotham come together to review a massive weekend of VAFA finals action & preview Premier Grand Final weekend with the coaches & stars themselves! On a bumper edition of the show, the boys: Dissect WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN'S SEMI-FINAL weekend & preview this weekend's blockbuster Old Xavs-St Kevin's Preliminary Final; Preview this weekend's WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN'S GRAND FINAL with Caulfield Grammarians co-captain MILLY HINES & Old Scotch superstar MIA COWAN; Preview the PREMIER B MEN'S GRAND FINAL with both coaches - JORDIE McKENZIE from Collegians & NICK HYLAND from De La Salle; Preview the PREMIER C MEN'S GRAND FINAL with both coaches - OWEN LALOR from Parkdale Vultures & JACK DALTON from Fitzroy; Preview the HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER GRAND FINAL with our regular reporter LACHIE MOIR. So much to analyse and so much to predict, so join us FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - GRAND FINALS GALORE!

  2. Sep 8

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - FINALS FRENZY!!

    Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald & Hugo Higginbotham unpack the VAFA's biggest weekend of finals for the entire season, and look ahead to another blockbuster weekend coming up! The team reviews EVERY SENIOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S final and gets you up-to-speed on who lifted the 15 cups that were won over the weekend! The boys catch up with: Kew match-winner KRYSTAL SHAW, after she booted the winning goal that kept the Bears' season alive in William Buck Premier Women's. Next up - a cut-throat Prelim against the two-time champs! Preston Bullants ruck/forward NICK PERIZZOLO, as his team prepares for their Division 1 Grand Final this weekend. What will it mean to the Ants as a community if they can hoist the silverware ahead of their elevation to Premier football next season? St Kevin's Holmesglen Under 19 Premier leader TOM WALSH, who talks us through his team's come-from-behind win over Old Scotch and their upcoming Preliminary Final clash with Old Xavs this Saturday on KTV. Plus, the usual faves: CENCHY joins us with his weekly CENCH WATCH & SHOUTOUTS - Who's been doing special things around the VAFA that are worthy of a shoutout? Our Holmesglen Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR jumps on for a chat about Semi Final weekend & his thoughts on the upcoming Prelim. BIG BAGS & TON WATCH - We have a new name at the top of the leaderboard! Can James Stewart catch him in the coming weeks? FINALS PREVIEWS - Premier Men's, Premier B, Premier C, Premier Women's & Under 19 Premier, plus we run you through all 11 Grand Finals coming up this weekend. TIPS - Who wins and why? If you love your VAFA footy, listen in FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - FINALS FRENZY!!

  3. Sep 1

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.20, 2026 in Review

    Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald & Brayden May plunge into the biggest week of the entire VAFA season, with the final round of Premier sections in the rear-view mirror and a blockbuster weekend of finals hurtling towards us! The boys talk through EVERY SENIOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S SECTION & catch up with: Beaumaris Shark LIV STOCKDALE ahead of her team's Premier B Grand Final showdown with Port Melbourne Chargers; Holmesglen Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR, who reviews the final round action & looks ahead to Semi-Final weekend; VAFA Socials icon DYLAN 'CENCH FOOTY' HUMPHRIES, who shares what has captured his attention in CENCH WATCH. Plus, they look ahead to: Semi-Final weekend in Premier Women's, Premier B & Premier C Men's Preliminary Final weekend in Divisional Men's And preview EVERY Women's Divisional Grand Final. Throw in: BIG BAGS - Two double-figure hauls from the weekend TON WATCH - Which young gun is suddenly in the box seat to become the VAFA's leading goalkicker? Or will a wily veteran light it up in September to pinch the title? TIPS - for Semi Finals, Prelim Finals & Grand Finals, left, right & centre! So much to enjoy, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.20, 2026 in Review

  4. Aug 25

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

    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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  5. Aug 18

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.18, 2026 in Review

    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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.18, 2026 in Review

  6. Aug 11

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Week 17, 2026 in Review

    Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Hugo Higginbotham talk all things VAFA football as they dive into all the results & analysis of EVERY SENIOR SECTION of the men's & women's competitions as finals come hurtling towards us! In this jam-packed episode, the boys catch up with: Footy journalist & author TOBY PRIME, who has just released his first book: "Famous Flags - Great Local Grand Finals" & talk in depth about the legendary 2006 Premier C Grand Final that saw St Bede's/Mentone Tigers (under first-year coach Luke Beveridge) come from 47 points down to defeat AJAX by a point. You can purchase Toby's book at: tobyprime@live.com   Our resident Holmesglen Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR, who talks us through the fallout from Round 15. Our VAFA socials guru Dylan 'CENCH FOOTY' Humphries, who tells us what and who has caught his eye around the VAFA this week. Plus: BIG BAGS - 3 double-figure hauls this week! TON WATCH - Is James Stewart back on top? Who are the sharpshooters making a late charge up the leaderboard? Is the ton still on the table? TIPS - Cenchy nailed a perfect 5/5 & let Lachie know all about it! All that, and plenty of laughs, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Week 17, 2026 in Review

  7. Aug 5

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.16, 2026 in Review

    Jason Bennett, Matty Donald & Brayden May are back to dissect an incredible weekend of VAFA action that saw two Premier draws, a host of other thrillers and maybe the largest upset in any section all season! The boys run through EVERY senior men's & women's section as always, and catch up with: AJAX young gun & VAFA Rising Star nominee JETHRO GUNN, as his team prepares for their mad dash at the Premier B Men's finals; Former Adelaide Crow & current coach of De La Salle's Holmesglen Under 19 Premier team, ANDY OTTEN, as his team gets ready for this Saturday's blockbuster against Old Scotch, live & exclusive on KTV; Port Melbourne Chargers leader SUNDAY STONEY, as her team gets ready for the biggest challenge in Premier B Women's footy this season - the unbeaten Beaumaris, live & free on VAFA TV this Saturday. Plus, our usual gift basket of assorted favourites: 'CENCH FOOTY' Dylan Humphries brings us his regular segment of interesting tidbits & shoutouts from around the VAFA - CENCH WATCH; Our resident Holmesglen Under 19 Premier reporter LACHIE MOIR joins us with his weekly wrap; BIG BAGS - thanks to Sherrin: 3 double-figure goal hauls over the weekend! TON WATCH - it's tight at the top, with just a few goals separating our leaders, who are into the 60's... Is a ton still on the cards? TIPS - Matty was doing so well in recent weeks that he may have got ahead of himself... However, Lachie is gaining on Cenchy as the U19 Premier tipping battle starts to heat up. All that, and plenty more to enjoy FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Wk.16, 2026 in Review

  8. Jul 28

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Week 15 in Review

    Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald and Brayden May work their way through another fantastic weekend of VAFA action. The boys catch up with: Old Melburnians match-winner NED NICHOLS, who swung forward & booted 3 last-quarter goals as his team stormed home to defeat Old Geelong in a thriller at Como Park; VAFA Media Women's expert LAUREN ATKINSON, who provides an update on the state of play in William Buck Premier Women's and Premier B Women's. VAFA Media Holmesglen Under 19 Premier expert LACHIE MOIR, gets us up-to-speed on the latest in the top flight of Under 19s. Plus our regular features: BIG BAGS - Just the one double-figure haul from the weekend, coming from a big-name ex-AFL player in the top flight; TON WATCH - That big bag has elevated him right into the mix on the season leaderboard, as two players pass the 60-goal mark; CENCH WATCH - Who and what have been catching the eye of VAFA socials guru DYLAN HUMPHRIES? TIPS - Matty continues to make up some ground (ever so slightly) on Brayden... And plenty more, all FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME - Week 15 in Review
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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.

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  • Creator
    VAFA Media
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 VAFA Media
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