Photo: Sam Carter This month, the South Metro Junior Football League is recognising Andrew Parker as the Westinghouse Administrator of the Month for May. Andrew has volunteered at Prahran Junior Football Club for seven years, first getting involved as a stand-in coach for his daughter's U8 Girls team, a team formed due to an extraordinary volume of registrations which eclipsed the capacity of a single side. He has continued coaching this team through the years alongside James

Sunday 31st May 2026 This week, the SMJFL along with the wider community, was saddened to hear of the loss of Neale Daniher. Throughout his life, Neale made a monumental contribution to the game of Australian Football, and also to the raising of awareness and funds for research to cure motor neurone disease. At many of our matches this week, teams paid tribute to Neale through moments of silence, blue armbands, hair ribbons, socks and fundraising for MND. MATCH OF THE ROUND

Wednesday 27th May 2026 A cold Wednesday evening set the stage for the opening round of the 2026 AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series. With swirling south‑westerlies early and some muddy surfaces, it was a night where effort, adaptability, and clean hands were at a premium. Across the board, SMJFL teams represented the league proudly, producing strong wins, a hard‑earned draw, and several standout individual performances. MATCH OF THE ROUND U14 Boys Div 1: FDJFL def.

Sunday 24th May 2026 MATCH OF THE ROUND Highett/Cheltenham Panthers U15 Boys KNOWLES def. AJAX U15 Boys JETS by 1 point Highett/Cheltenham 4.9 (33) def. AJAX 4.8 (32) | Princes Park (Caulfield South) One point. Again. AJAX will know the feeling well after winning by the same margin just last week, but on Sunday it was Highett/Cheltenham Panthers who got to celebrate at the final siren in a contest that had everyone on the boundary locked in. For Highett, this was their fir

The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabrielle Morri as the new Marketing & Communications Coordinator. Gemma McNabb, General Manager of Commercial and Marketing for the SMJFL says: “We are really pleased to welcome Gabrielle to the Commercial Team. Anyone who has spent five minutes with her can see her genuine passion for sport and marketing, and that enthusiasm is backed by a strong, proven skillset. As we build out our co

The SMJFL is proud to announce the squads selected to represent the league in the 2026 AFL Victoria Metropolitan Junior Development Series, with approximately 200 players across four age groups earning a place in this year's program. Known more commonly as SMJFL Interleague, the series is one of the most prestigious events on the league calendar and a key milestone in the development pathway for junior players across the region. This year's squads span Under 14 and Under 15 b

Sunday 17th May 2026 MATCH OF THE ROUND East Brighton Vampires U16 Girls STEVENS def. East Malvern U16 Girls BEASLEY by 50 points E Brighton 6.14 (50) def. E Malvern 0.0 (0) | Hurlingham Park Last week, the East Brighton Vampires U16 Girls lost for the first time since Round 9 of 2025. For a side of this calibre, last year's premiers and one of the competition's most consistent performers, it was a rare and refreshing result for others in the competition. On Sunday, they

The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is proud to renew its annual commitment to women and girls in football for the second year as a signatory to the Australian Football League (AFL)'s Women & Girls Community Football Charter. SMJFL CEO Jamie Howden said, "We are proud to renew our commitment to the Women and Girls Charter, reinforcing our support for women and girls in junior football and our ongoing focus on providing a safe and inclusive environment for our commu

Sunday 10th May 2026 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! This Sunday's footy doubled as a very special occasion, with games falling on Mother's Day, the sidelines were filled with mums cheering on their kids in what made for a really memorable weekend of junior football. To every mum who packed the bags, drove to the ground, stood on the boundary in the cold, and cheered their hearts out, this one's for you. Happy Mother's Day from everyone at the SMJFL! SPECIAL MENTION - PETER MARTIN A mil

Recent media coverage and evidence provided to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has again highlighted the deeply concerning experiences of Jewish junior footballers and families within community sport, including within the SMJFL. The SMJFL is unequivocal in its position: antisemitism, vilification, abuse or discrimination of any kind has no place in our competition, on our grounds or in our football community. Our purpose is to provide a safe, inclus

The South Metro Junior Football League is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Grill’d, strengthening a shared commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting community groups across Melbourne’s south-east. As a league built on participation, development and wellbeing, the SMJFL continues to align with partners who actively invest in grassroots sport and local communities. Grill’d’s focus on nutrient packed burgers and locally sourced ingredients en

The South Metro Junior Football League is proud to recognise Kieran Kennedy as April's recipient of the Westinghouse Administrator of the Month Award. Kieran has been a dedicated volunteer at East Malvern Knights JFC for nine years, contributing consistently and enthusiastically across his time at the club. His commitment to creating a fun and welcoming environment for junior footballers has made him a key part of the Knights community. In his current roles as Age Group Coord

Sunday 3rd May 2026 TEAM PERFORMANCE OF THE ROUND Ormond U17.5 Boys BURT def. Beaumaris U17.5 Boys SHARKS by 26 points Ormond 9.7 (61) def. Beaumaris 5.5 (35) | Jack Barker Oval Two sides coming off dominant wins, a wet and windy afternoon, and multiple lead changes, this one had it all. With the conditions keeping scoring relatively low, both teams had to grind for every opportunity. Beaumaris came out of the blocks strong, holding the lead at the main break and threatening

The South Metro Junior Football League Umpire Academy is stepping into 2026 with a refreshed new look, launching a redesigned Umpire Uniform with the backing of the academy’s new naming rights partner, TLC Healthcare. “The SMJFL is delighted to welcome TLC Healthcare as the naming rights partner of the SMJFL Umpire Academy. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the development, wellbeing and progression of our umpires, who play a critical role in the suc

Sunday 26th April 2026 TEAM PERFORMANCE OF THE ROUND AJAX U15 Girls JACKETTES def. Ormond U15 Girls ASHFORD by 5 points AJAX 5.5 (35) def. Ormond 4.6 (30) | Glen Huntly Park Two teams coming off Round 1 losses, a windy morning at Glen Huntly Park, and a five-point margin at the final siren, this one had everything. With the conditions making scoring difficult, both sides had to work hard for every opportunity. AJAX made the most of the wind in the third quarter, kicking thr

TLC Healthcare is joining the SMJFL as our new naming rights partner, and we couldn't be more pleased to have them. This adds to the strong network of health support we have in place for our players, their families, and everyone who shows up weekend after weekend. Pictured: TLC Healthcare CEO Lou Pascuzzi and SMJFL CEO Jamie Howden SMJFL CEO Jamie Howden said the fit felt natural from the start. "TLC Healthcare shares our belief that the health and wellbeing of our players an

Sunday 19th April 2026 Welcome to a refreshed format of the Monash University Monday Review for 2026. In these articles, you will get a recap of the action from the weekend that will include key callouts such as (but not limited to) team performance of the round, honorable mentions, various special mentions and much more. We hope you enjoy the new format, and welcome to footy for 2026! TEAM PERFORMANCE OF THE ROUND Waverley Park Hawks U17.5 Wyllie def. St Peters Murrumbeena

The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zack Tremigliozzi as the new Umpire Administration Officer. Zack Tremigliozzi Zack joined the SMJFL in 2026 as the Umpire Administration Officer, bringing with him a strong background in boundary umpiring since 2018. After progressing into boundary coaching and serving as the Appointments Officer across 2024–2025, Zack has developed a genuine passion for supporting and guiding the next wa

The South Metro Junior Football League is proud to recognise Adrienne Cochrane as March’s recipient of the Westinghouse Administrator of the Month Award. Adrienne has been a dedicated volunteer at Waverley Park Hawks JFC for nearly eight years, contributing across a wide range of roles within the club. From supporting the canteen and assisting with events, to her involvement in operations and committee leadership, Adrienne has consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitme

The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Whelan as the new Football Operations Coordinator, and Jordan Benitez as the new Football Operations Assistant. Nathan Whelan Nathan Whelan joined SMJFL in 2026 as Football Operations Coordinator, where he supports the delivery of the league’s competition operations and works closely with clubs, umpires and stakeholders throughout the season. Nathan brings experience in sport admin