2019 VFL season
The 2019 VFL season was the 138th season of the Victorian Football League, a second-tier Australian rules football competition played in the state of Victoria. The season began on 5 April and concluded on 22 September, comprising an 18-match home-and-away season over 21 rounds, followed by a four-week [|finals series].
won the premiership for the first time, defeating by three points in the [|2019 VFL Grand Final]. It was Richmond's third overall VFA/VFL premiership, following premierships won by its senior team in 1902 and 1905.
Ladder
Awards
- The J. J. Liston Trophy was won by Tom Gribble, who polled 25 votes. Gribble finished ahead of Rhylee West, who polled 17 votes, and Tom Campbell, who polled 15 votes.
- The Frosty Miller Medal was won by Jordan Lisle, who kicked 40 goals during the home-and-away season, and 46 goals overall. It was Lisle's third medal, having previously won in 2017 and 2015.
- The Fothergill–Round–Mitchell Medal was won by Jake Riccardi.
Notable events
- In 2019, the VFL announced new naming partners, with Hard Yakka and Totally Workwear joining as major sponsors.