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

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

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 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

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 (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

Gemma McNabb The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma McNabb as the new General Manager, Commercial & Marketing. Gemma joins the SMJFL with a broad background in marketing, commercial partnerships, and event strategy, working with national sporting bodies, Olympians, and leading global brands to grow audiences and strengthen engagement. Fresh off a Supercars Championship win with Chaz Mostert and the wider Walkinshaw Andre

On Wednesday 29th October, the SMJFL hosted a landmark event dedicated to recognising and empowering women in junior football clubs. The evening, facilitated by Jules Hay, brought together club leaders, coaches, and volunteers to discuss the challenges women and girls face in football and to identify practical solutions for creating more inclusive and supportive environments. The evening began with a workshop designed to empower women as leaders, providing participants with t

The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) proudly hosted the 2025 Presentation Night at the Kingston Town Hall on Sunday, 5 October, celebrating another fantastic season of junior football. More than 1,100 guests attended across two sessions, as players, coaches, volunteers, club committee members, and families came together to recognise the achievements of the year. Reflecting on the season, SMJFL CEO Jamie Howden shared that 2025 was another milestone year for the le

SUNDAY 14 th SEPTEMBER U17.5 Boys Div 1 AJAX JFC defeated Bentleigh / Highett / Cheltenham In the final competition of the year AJAX...

The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is delighted to welcome Finn Craig as its new Business Administration Coordinator. With experience across both Carlton and St Kilda Football Clubs, Finn brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in membership services, stakeholder management, and fan engagement. At Carlton, Finn first built his foundation in the AFL industry, gaining exposure to the operational demands of a professional football club and further de

Today SMJFL Chair, Brooke Hannaford, advised of Richard Bowen’s decision to step down from the SMJFL Board. The SMJFL Board and staff...

Cabrini Health renews SMJFL partnership The South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) is proud to announce that Cabrini Health will...