Fri 2 Oct
Best and Fairest Night
Lakeside Pavilion, Albert Park. 6:30 pm, formal.
Meliora sequamur
Welcome to the Tonners
Men's and women's footy in the VAFA's top grade, played by the beach at Brighton Beach Oval.
- Home groundBrighton Beach Oval, 2 Mair St, Brighton
- Clubrooms openThu 6 to 9 pm, Sat 9 am to 10 pm
- Call the club0411 633 638
Seven teams, one club
Senior men, senior women, two under 19 sides and two thirds teams, all in navy and red.
Senior men
Our Seniors play in the William Buck Premier Section, the VAFA's A grade. The Reserves play Premier Reserve.
- 2026 finish4th, 12 wins and 6 losses
- Senior coachMarcel Bruin
- Reserves coachesPat Liston, Ben Jakobi
Senior women
Our women's team started in 2017 in the first VAFA women's competition. Today they play William Buck Premier Women's.
- 2026 finish4th, into a semi final
- CoachPat Malone
- Head of women's footballPeter Grant
Under 19s
Two under 19 teams give school leavers a path into senior footy at the club.
- Premier sideHolmesglen U19 Premier, coach Trav O'Donohue
- Divisional sideU19 South Division 2, coach Jack Davis
- Under 19 flags6
Clubbies and Tonners
Two more men's teams in the VAFA Thirds, for anyone who wants a game.
- ClubbiesThirds Division 1, since 2021, coach Sam Grose
- TonnersThirds Division 3, coach Tom McIntyre
1957re-formed and back in the VAFA
5senior men's premierships
25premierships across every grade
10reserves premierships
Games and events
The 2026 season is done. Here is what comes next, and every team's fixture, results and ladder.
Fixtures, results and ladders
On the VAFA website, for every Old Brighton team.
- SeniorsWilliam Buck Premier
- WomenWilliam Buck Premier Women's
Come and play for Old Brighton
New players are welcome in every team. Tell us a little about you and someone from the club will get back to you.
Men
Seniors and Reserves $550. Clubbies and Tonners $300. Under 19s $450.
Women
Senior women $350.
Still at school? Registration is $70. Fees cover VAFA affiliation, accredited coaches, physio, strength and conditioning and your playing kit.
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Life at the club
“Every heart beats true, for the Red and the Blue.”From our club song
Parents run the Thursday dinners and Saturday lunches, past players have their own lunch day, and The Benchwarmer has reviewed every round since 1989. Our members keep it all going.
Gold $250
Two lunch tickets for one home game, afternoon teas, $50 Tonner card.
Past Player $200
Past Players lunch, afternoon teas, invites to past player events.
Tonner $150
A match day lunch, afternoon teas, $25 Tonner card.
Pink Tonner $150
A match day lunch, afternoon teas, $25 Tonner card.
1921
First season in the VAFA as Old Brightonians.
1977
First senior flag, in D Section.
1980
C Section flag, with most of the 1977 side.
1997
B Section senior premiership.
2013
Premier B senior premiership.
2017
Senior and reserves flags. The women's team is born.
Game day at the beach
From our 2026 season. Tap a photo to see it big.
Our partners
Back the club: sponsorship@obgfc.com.au
Good to know
Still stuck? Email secretary@obgfc.com.au
How do I register to play?
Register through our PlayHQ portal. If you played for us last season, re-register with the same email. If it is not recognised, contact Matt Allen at matt@brilliantgroup.net.au before you go any further.
Can a sponsor cover my fees?
Yes. A player sponsorship is $900 and a family sponsorship is $750, and each includes one player's registration. Pick the sponsorship option when you register.
Where do visitors park?
There is no visitor parking inside Brighton Beach Oval. There is plenty on South Road, Beach Road and the streets nearby.
Can I help out at the club?
Yes please. If you have an RSA, the bar always needs hands, and parents run the Thursday dinners and Saturday lunches. Call Marshall Hill on 0419 347 018 or email admin@obgfc.com.au.