I'm told that as of 2026 there will be a two-tier division for the VFL comprising stand-alone in 1 division and AFL/VFL aligned clubs in a second structure.  I haven't read or seen any further reporting either on TV or the print media.  Anyone enlighten me?

Saints to field their own VFL team after Sandringham split

St Kilda and Sandringham will end their VFL alignment at the end of the season

By Sophie Welsh

2:03 pm

Sandringham Zebras players are seen ahead of VFL round five, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

ST KILDA will field its own VFL side in 2026 after ending its alignment with the Sandringham Zebras.

Leading comfortably at half time only to be overrun by a dogged Coburg who deserved the win after we squandered opportunities in front of goal and at times had some horrid entries into the forward 50.

I'm pretty disappointed to come away with the loss this week. I felt it was a danger game coming into the game but after setting up the game in the first half, I feel like we aren't deserving of sneaking into the final 10.

Coburg have become something of a bogey side for Port in recent years. 

VFL Footy returns to Marvel Stadium on Sunday for first time since Round 2 last year when Footscray hosts Richmond in a curtain raiser game.

Here are the details for the game on Sunday from Marvel Stadium website.

Paul Amy has reported that Port Melbourne legend Vic 'Stretch' Aanensen has died at the age of 72.

Stretch had a long battle with illness in recent times.

He is a dual JJ Liston medallist and life member of the VFA/VFL having won premierships with the Borough in the early 80s.

Stretch also was a very good cricketer too, winning premierships at the Port Melbourne Cricket Club in the Victorian Sub District Association. 

Congrats Robbo on notching up his 300th game timekeeping for Frankston this Friday against Footascray!

Amazing effort!