1940 VAFA season
| 1940 VAFA season | |
|---|---|
| Date | ended 22 June 1940 |
| Teams | 34 |
The 1940 VAFA season was the 45th season of the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA). The season was curtailed on 22 June without premierships awarded as a result of World War II, and the next season was not held until 1946.[1][2]
This was the only time the VAFA had curtailed a season until 2021, when competition was suspended due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Background[edit]
Association membership[edit]
Prior to the start of the season, Brightonvale, Geelong and Old Brightonians withdrew from the competition (with Brightonvale folding entirely), while Black Rock District, Pascoe Vale and Power House were admitted.[4] However, Black Rock District withdrew prior to the start of the season.[5]
World War II[edit]
It initially appeared that the war would not heavily affect the VAFA.[6] However, on 3 June 1940, the VAFA executive announced that the season would be abandoned "owing to the present critical situation overseas and the necessity of our young men preparing themselves to play their part in the defence of the Empire".[6][7]
The executive's decision was immediately opposed by a number of clubs, including Glen Huntly, South Camberwell and State Savings Bank, who advocated for continuing the season until the government requested a cessation.[6][8]
Over the following days, a petition asking the executive to reconsider its decision was signed by 19 clubs, however the decision was not changed and the season ceased following the games held on Saturday, 22 June.[9]
The VAFA did not resume playing until 1946. Around 3,000 VAFA players and officials served in World War II.[5][10]
A Section[edit]
| 1940 VAFA A Section season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 10 |
| Minor premiers | University Blacks |
Ladder[edit]
University Blacks and Collegians both finished with the same amount of points and one loss each, with the Blacks ahead on percentage.[1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | D | PF | PA | PP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Blacks | 1 | |||||||
| 2 | Collegians | 1 | |||||||
| State Savings Bank | |||||||||
| Coburg | |||||||||
| Ormond | |||||||||
| Elsternwick | |||||||||
| Old Scotch | |||||||||
| Malvern | |||||||||
| Ivanhoe | |||||||||
| Brunswick |
Source:[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
B Section[edit]
| 1940 VAFA B Section season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 6 |
Ladder[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | D | PF | PA | PP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Paradians | |||||||||
| Footscray TSOB | |||||||||
| MHSOB | |||||||||
| Parkside | |||||||||
| St Paul's (Ascot Vale) | |||||||||
| Old Melburnians |
Source:[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
North C Section[edit]
| 1940 VAFA North C Section season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
Ladder[edit]
The final game between Myer and Fairfield was abandoned.[1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | D | PF | PA | PP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington | |||||||||
| Heidelberg West | |||||||||
| Pascoe Vale | |||||||||
| UHSOB | |||||||||
| Parkside | |||||||||
| Power House | |||||||||
| Myer | |||||||||
| Fairfield |
Source:[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
South C Section[edit]
| 1940 VAFA South C Section season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 10 |
Ladder[edit]
The final game between Caulfield Grammarians and South Caulfield was abandoned.[1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | D | PF | PA | PP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton TSOB | |||||||||
| Mt Carmel Old Collegians | |||||||||
| Glen Huntly | |||||||||
| Murrumbeena | |||||||||
| Hampton Rovers | |||||||||
| East Malvern | |||||||||
| Sandringham | |||||||||
| South Camberwell | |||||||||
| Caulfield Grammarians | |||||||||
| South Caulfield |
Source:[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Amateurs Conclude". Trove. The Age. 24 June 1940.
- ^ "Premier Section Finals Series". Victorian Amateur Football Association. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "VAFA, Joint League Statement: 2021 Season Cancelled". Victorian Amateur Football Association. 2 September 2021. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.
- ^ "BRIGHTONVALE". Australian Football.
- ^ a b "History of the VAFA". Victorian Amateur Football Association. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Wars at Home and Abroad". Victorian Amateur Football Association. For the Love of the Game. 23 April 2020. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.
- ^ "AMATEUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION WILL BE SUSPENDED". Trove. The Sun.
- ^ "AMATEURS DIVIDED". Trove. The Argus. 5 June 1940.
- ^ "Amateur Clubs Hit By War". Trove. The Sun. 13 June 1940.
- ^ "World War II". Old Xaverians Football Club. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.