The first VFL practice games for 2024 are upon us .
Essendon vfl teams have travelled to Darwin to take on NTFL Representative sides at TIO Stadium in Darwin on Wednesday Night (January 24)
Women’s game at 6pm local (7:30pm Melb time)
Mens Game at 7:45pm local (9:15pm Melb time)
Live streaming TBC
Update : The VFL and VFLW fixtures have now been released.
https://www.afl.com.au/fixture?Competition=7&Season=66&Round=1022
Clubs received a draft fixture just before Christmas.
With AFL office closed until January 15 don’t expect a fixture release until last week in January or possibly Early February.
When Fixture is released they will only put out venues/times for first 13 Rounds inline with rolling AFL Fixture.
From the VFL.COM.AU website - The fierce rivalry between the VFL and SANFL will resume in 2024 with a men's representative match to be played in Adelaide during the AFL Gather Round weekend
Posted on the VFL.COM.AU website.
COACH: Zane Littlejohn (second season – confirmed until 2024).
G'day everyone. I'd just like to wish you all the best for Christmas and hope that next year is a great year for you and your respective footy clubs.
Looking forward to a bit more banter over 2024 with the standalone clubs hopefully the big improvers!
cheers, David.
codesports.com.au/afl/return-of-the-big-v-vflsanfl-clash-could-be-scheduled-as-part-of-next-years-afl-gather-round/news-story/aad759e9956c26d34f0f45d2321060e0
Article from CODE Sports today regarding a potential VFL vs SANFL game next year as well as fixturing news for the VFL. Key points for those without a subscription:
VFL vs SANFL clash in the works as part of AFL's Gather Round.
Only VFL-listed will be eligible for selection.
VFL season to have four byes including the state game.
From The Age website - Reported by Marc McGowan
Werribee VFL standout Shaun Mannagh still had not done enough to convince recruiters he was AFL-worthy when this year’s mid-season draft came and went.
Six months later – and after adding an extraordinary six-goal, 27-disposal grand final performance in a losing cause to his AFL pitch – Geelong made his dream a reality by taking him with the No.36 selection on Tuesday night.
