This month, we're acknowledging Lyn Airey of St Paul's McKinnon Junior Football Club as our Administrator of the Month for August. Lyn displays exceptional diligence, dedication, and attention to detail in her role as Secretary at St Paul’s McKinnon. She approaches every task with a positive attitude, calmness, and unwavering commitment, dedicating not only her own time and energy to the club but also that of her family. Throughout the season, you will find her working the BB

Sunday 30th August 2026 MATCH OF THE ROUND Brighton Beach U12 Girls TROON def. AJAX U12 Girls JACKETTES Brighton Beach 25 (3.7) def. AJAX 15 (2.3) | King George Reserve Everything was at stake for these two teams in the U12 Girls Div 2 Grand Final at King George Reserve, where Brighton Beach produced a composed second-half surge to claim the premiership. AJAX controlled the match early on, kicking 1.2 in the opening term and limiting Brighton Beach to a single point. Their mo

The SMJFL is proud to recognise James Rigano as the Monash University Leader of the Month for August. This season, James has volunteered at Highett JFC's Auskick program each Wednesday and Sunday, giving his time and passion to assist the younger kids at the club and supporting the coordinator in any way he can. As part of the Panthers Alliance, James plays for the U14 Highett team and is a key player in the back and midfield. He is also part of the young leaders program at t

Sunday 23rd August 2026 MATCH OF THE ROUND Bentleigh U14 Mixed HEELIS def. Highett/Cheltenham Panthers U14 Mixed FAHEY by 2 points Bentleigh 7.5 (47) def. Panthers 6.9 (45) | Highett Reserve It was one for the history books at Highett Reserve, with a two-point margin deciding the finals path for both sides in a match that stayed alive until the final siren. Bentleigh started sharply, kicking 3.2 in the opening term while holding the Panthers to 1.1, taking a 13-point lead int

Sunday 16th August 2026 Pennants were on the line this weekend as our U10s took to the field in their Lightning Carnivals across JL Murphy Reserve in Port Melbourne and Le Page Reserve in Cheltenham. Congratulations to the winners of each pool: Max Gawn Pool: St Pauls Doggies U10 Mixed CREFFIELD Eliza James Pool: Beaumaris U10 Girls SHARKS James Rowbottom Pool: Caulfield Bears U10 Mixed RAYNER Max Holmes Pool: Bentleigh U10 Mixed MCGUIRE Finn Callaghan Pool: Oakleigh Dragons

Sunday 9th August 2026 This week, our U8s and U9s capped off their season with Lightning Carnivals held at McKinnon Reserve, Highett Reserve and Chadwick Reserve. Each team played a round robin format with the aim of getting out on the field and having fun playing footy. Despite the windy conditions, these carnivals were a great way to complete the season for our youngest players. MATCH OF THE ROUND Oakleigh Dragons U18 Girls DRAGONS def. East Sandringham Zebbies U18 Girls RE

This month, we're acknowledging Kate Mallett of Highett Junior Football Club as our Administrator of the Month for July. Over 7 years, Kate has demonstrated outstanding dedication, leadership and service to Highett Junior Football Club. Kate has served as a Team Manager, and for the past four years has also led the Social Huddle, a group of volunteers who organise one major fundraising function and five club award nights each season. These occasions are highlights of the HJFC

Sunday 2nd August 2026 This week was Cabrini Wellness Round, with families encouraged to complete Cabrini Wellness Bingo and learn more about healthy habits and how parents can help look after their children's health for a chance to win one of two great prizes. If you've entered, keep an eye on your DMs in case you're the lucky winner! MATCH OF THE ROUND Beaumaris U17.5 Boys GREAT WHITES def. Ormond U17.5 Boys EDWARDS by 14 points Beaumaris 7.11 (53) def. Ormond 6.3 (39) | Wi

Sunday 26th July 2026 This week was TAC Road Safety Round, with many of our players wearing blue TAC armbands to raise awareness of road safety and honour lives lost on the road. This year’s road safety focus is speeding, which contributes to nearly 30% of fatal crashes and nearly 25% of serious injury crashes on Victorian roads. MATCH OF THE ROUND Caulfield Bears U15 Boys FRYAR def. AJAX U15 Boys FALCONS by 2 points Caulfield Bears 6.11 (47) def. AJAX 6.9 (45) | Princes Park

The SMJFL is proud to recognise Ned Lowe as the Monash University Leader of the Month for July. Playing for Prahran Junior Football Club, Ned is a natural leader with a genuine desire for continuous improvement, not only for himself but also for those around him. He celebrates the success of others, encourages his teammates through challenges, and consistently puts the team ahead of individual recognition. Earlier this year, Ned faced disappointment when he was not initially

Photo: Regina Rekas The SMJFL is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in support of the TAC Road Safety Community Football Partnership. The TAC is a Victorian Government-owned organisation that promotes road safety and helps Victorians get their lives back on track after transport accidents through covering the cost of treatment and providing benefits to those affected. To assist in promoting road safety within the Vict

Sunday 19th July 2026 This week, we celebrated the women and girls of the SMJFL. Women and Girls' Round is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contribution that women and girls make to our game and our league, while inspiring the next generation to see that there is a place for them in football - whether that's on the field, on the sidelines, or behind the scenes. Across the SMJFL, women and girls play an essential role as players, umpires, coaches, volunteers, ad

Photo: Lamaro's Hotel The South Metro Junior Football League is excited to announce a new partnership with Lamaro’s Hotel. Motivated by a shared love of sport and the local community, this partnership seeks to strengthen local junior sport and provide a place for the SMJFL community to gather, from a casual bite after the game on Sunday to more formal affairs like club functions and the annual SMJFL Thank-You Dinner. Lamaro’s Hotel Proprietor Paul Dimattina has a strong conne

Photo: Sam Carter This month, the South Metro Junior Football League is recognising Jenna Barnes as the Westinghouse Administrator of the Month for June. Jenna has volunteered at Beaumaris Football Club for more than a decade, and in 2026 has stepped up even further to support Team Managers and Age Group Coordinators and ensure the smooth operation of the club. Beyond her day-to-day responsibilities, Jenna has introduced systemic and scalable improvements including updated po

The Victorian metropolitan football leagues of Victoria are united in expressing our deepest sympathies following the tragic incident that occurred during a Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Reserves match on the weekend. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family and loved ones of the individual involved, as well as the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, spectators and the wider football community who have been impacted by this devastating event

Sunday 28th June 2026 This week saw thousands of SMJFL players and umpires run out on to the field donning colourful socks to raise funds and awareness for TeamSports4All. TeamSports4All supports families doing it tough to support their kids to play sport, and do everything they can to help make team sport accessible for every child. If you haven't yet donated, there's still time to make a difference! Click here to contribute to the cause. MATCH OF THE ROUND Highett/Cheltenha

Sunday 21st June 2026 MATCH OF THE ROUND Oakleigh Dragons U17.5 Boys DRAGONS def. Caulfield Bears U17.5 Boys WEBB by 5 points Oakleigh Dragons 7.9 (51) def. Caulfield Bears 6.10 (46) | Koornang Park A close contest across all four quarters saw the Caulfield Bears and Oakleigh Dragons go head-to-head Koornang Reserve in a match that came down to the final siren. Caulfield held a narrow two-point lead at the first break, and maintained that advantage through to the end of a ti

The South Metro Junior Football League is proud to renew its partnership with the St Kilda Football Club, deepening our shared commitment to growing participation in football at the community level and the development of football pathways in Melbourne’s southeast. The renewal of this partnership reflects St Kilda’s continued investment in grassroots football and builds on more than nine years of collaboration, including delivering the STK Academy and participation in the AFL

Sunday 14th June 2026 This week was the Monash University Leadership Round. Monash University is a longstanding partner of the SMJFL, supporting our players to become leaders for their clubs and community for 9 years. Our shared values of empowering the next generation and fostering leadership within the community underpin this significant partnership and its positive impact on our community. To celebrate Monash University Leadership Round, we are launching the Monash Univers

Saturday 6th June and Monday 8th June 2026 It was a packed long weekend of Interleague action as rounds two and three of the series played out across the suburbs of Melbourne. Continue reading for all the action across the entire weekend. ROUND TWO - Saturday 6th June MATCH OF THE ROUND U15 Girls Div 2: SMJFL drew YJFL SMJFL 5.3 (33) drew YJFL 4.9 (33) | Ford Park A tightly contested match at Ford Park ended in a draw, with both sides locked on 33 points at the final siren. S