Had a great day at North Port Oval

saw last quarter of VFLW then was timekeeping the legends game and VFL Match.

Legends game was a bit of fun.

VFL Game Port Melbourne dominated the territory in first half with +16 inside 50 count but could not score. In the end Williamstown won by 17 points 14-5(89) to 11-6(72) despite Port having 61-43 inside 50s at games end.

Harvey Hooper won Frank Johnson. medal for Port’s best player today.

Good crowd in great conditions. 

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.

The Saints have cited the need for "consistent player development strategies" as a crucial factor in the split.

"The Saints are now entering a critical phase in our men’s list build and broader club growth. It is crucial we have full control and oversight of our men’s VFL program to ensure consistent player development strategies, alignment in game plan, and list management," Saints CEO Carl Dilena said.

"We also want to continue investing in our people. Full ownership of our VFL team creates greater opportunities for staff development and internal progression.

"This shift will also allow for more matches to be played at RSEA Park, which not only holds strong cultural significance for our club but is equipped with AFL-grade technology and facilities that will support the VFL program."

Max King in action during VFL round seven, 2019. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images

The alignment, which began in 2009, will continue for the rest of 2025, with seven rounds remaining in the VFL home and away season. The Zebras sit second-last on the VFL ladder, with one win, one draw and 10 losses so far in the season.

Former St Kilda player and current Saints development coach Brendon Goddard is currently the head coach of Sandringham.

The partnership between Sandringham's VFLW and St Kilda's AFLW sides will continue into 2026.

Brendon Goddard speaks to his Sandringham players during VFL round 14, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

Sandringham will also field a standalone VFL side from 2026, joining clubs without an AFL affiliate in Williamstown, Werribee, Preston, Port Melbourne, Frankston and Southport.

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"We look forward to engaging with our local football communities, clubs and leagues to build a competitive Bayside playing list for 2026 and beyond," Sandringham CEO Mark Wheeler said.

"We are ready for the challenge that lies ahead but can’t lose focus on the remaining 2025 season for both our VFL and VFLW teams, which is business as usual regarding list selections, coaching and support from St Kilda."

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. 

I was fortunate enough to have played a few games with him in the late 90s and early 2000s from memory helping out the cricket club in the 3rds and 4ths. Always was a lovely bloke to play with, and will be greatly missed. 

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

Amazing effort! 

Looks like the club with its tunnel vision for night games (Dolphs only play 1 home game in daylight for the entire season) might be creating a team that is only competitive at night, at Frankston. Havent played well in their 3 day games so far.

vs werribee -39pts

vs southport -40pts

vs box hill -63pts

Tough game next week vs Footscray on Friday night.