INTERLEAGUE WRAP - ROUNDS 2 AND 3 2026

Gabrielle Morri
Jun 9
5 min read

Updated: Jun 18

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. SMJFL held a nine‑point lead at halftime after a productive second quarter, but YJFL kept the SMJFL at bay and worked their way back into the contest through the third term. The final quarter remained tense, with both teams generating chances but unable to break the deadlock.

SMJFL Best Player: Lucy Richard

AROUND THE GROUNDS

U14 Boys Div 1: YJFL def. SMJFL by 50 points

YJFL 15.8 (98) def. SMJFL 7.6 (48) | Boss James Reserve

SMJFL made a strong start with five goals in the opening quarter, but YJFL responded with a dominant middle period, adding ten goals across the second and third terms to take control of the match. SMJFL continued to compete through the final quarter but were unable to close the gap.

SMJFL Best Player: Jerome Marlow

U14 Boys Div 2: YJFL def. SMJFL by 13 points

YJFL 8.10 (58) def. SMJFL 6.9 (45) | Boss James Reserve

A competitive four‑quarter contest saw SMJFL stay within reach throughout the match. After trailing by 18 points at halftime, SMJFL narrowed the margin in the third term and continued to press late, but YJFL’s earlier scoring proved decisive.

SMJFL Best Player: Jacob Davis

U14 Girls Div 1: SMJFL def. YJFL by 65 points

SMJFL 11.12 (78) def. YJFL 1.7 (13) | Murrumbeena Park

SMJFL produced a strong four‑quarter performance, building scoreboard pressure early and extending their lead at every change. Their ability to convert consistently ensured a comfortable victory.

SMJFL Best Player: Scarlett French

U14 Girls Div 2: YJFL def. SMJFL by 36 points

YJFL 9.8 (62) def. SMJFL 3.8 (26) | Murrumbeena Park

YJFL established control early with a three‑goal second quarter and maintained their advantage through the second half. SMJFL finished with two final‑term goals but were ultimately unable to bridge the gap.

SMJFL Best Player: Sophie Passov

U15 Boys Div 1: YJFL def. SMJFL by 10 points

YJFL 12.6 (78) def. SMJFL 10.8 (68) | Ford Park

A competitive match saw YJFL build a strong first‑half lead before SMJFL surged in the third quarter, narrowing the margin to 11 points at the final break. The final term remained tight, but YJFL held firm to secure a narrow win.

SMJFL Best Player: Rupert Ockleshaw

U15 Boys Div 2: YJFL def. SMJFL by 41 points

YJFL 11.11 (77) def. SMJFL 5.6 (36) | Ford Park

SMJFL stayed in touch early, but YJFL gradually pulled away, extending their lead across each quarter. Despite consistent effort, SMJFL were unable to match YJFL’s scoring spread in the second half.

SMJFL Best Player: Jett Carnovale

U15 Girls Div 1: SMJFL def. YJFL by 43 points

SMJFL 7.12 (54) def. YJFL 1.5 (11) | Ford Park

SMJFL delivered a composed and consistent performance, controlling the match from the start. After establishing a 10‑point lead at quarter time, they continued to build through the middle stages and finished strongly in the final term.

SMJFL Best Player: Poppy Mita

ROUND THREE - Monday 8th June

MATCH OF THE ROUND

U15 Boys Div 1: SMJFL def. EFNL by 79 points

SMJFL 18.11 (119) def. EFNL 6.4 (40) | Toorak Park

SMJFL delivered a commanding performance at Toorak Park, controlling the match from the opening bounce and extending their lead at every change. A nine‑goal first half set the tone, and SMJFL continued to build through the second half with accurate finishing and consistent forward pressure. The result marked one of the league’s strongest displays of the round.

SMJFL Best Player: Kobe Treeby

AROUND THE GROUNDS

U14 Boys Div 1: EFNL def. SMJFL by 11 points

EFNL 8.8 (56) def. SMJFL 6.9 (45) | Pinks Reserve

SMJFL opened strongly with a 13‑point quarter‑time lead, but EFNL responded with a four‑goal second term to swing momentum. The match remained close throughout the second half, with SMJFL narrowing the margin to three points at the final break before EFNL surged late to secure the win.

SMJFL Best Player: Andrew Newboult

U14 Boys Div 2: EFNL def. SMJFL by 117 points

EFNL 20.18 (138) def. SMJFL 3.3 (21) | Pinks Reserve

EFNL controlled the match from the outset, generating repeat inside‑50s and building scoreboard pressure across all four quarters. SMJFL continued to compete and finished with two final‑term goals, but EFNL’s earlier dominance ensured a decisive result.

SMJFL Best Player: Andreas Georgiou

U14 Girls Div 1: SMJFL def. WFNL by 80 points

SMJFL 13.17 (95) def. WFNL 2.3 (15) | Donald McLean Reserve

SMJFL produced a strong four‑quarter performance, establishing a 24‑point lead at quarter time and extending it steadily throughout the match. Their ability to generate consistent scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure resulted in a decisive victory.

SMJFL Best Player: Frankie Hyde

U14 Girls Div 2: SMJFL def. EDFL by 29 points

SMJFL 4.7 (31) def. EDFL 0.2 (2) | Walsh Oval

A disciplined defensive display saw SMJFL hold EDFL scoreless in three of the four quarters. After a deadlock in the first quarter, SMJFL built their lead gradually, with goals in the second, third and fourth terms generating a comfortable margin by the final siren.

SMJFL Best Player: Kennedy Grant

U15 Boys Div 2: EFNL def. SMJFL by 9 points

EFNL 10.12 (72) def. SMJFL 10.3 (63) | Toorak Park

A competitive contest throughout, SMJFL trailed by just five points at halftime and remained within striking distance at every break. EFNL’s accuracy during the third term created a narrow buffer, and despite a four‑goal final quarter from SMJFL, EFNL held on for a tight win.

SMJFL Best Player: Campbell Arundel

U15 Girls Div 1: SMJFL def. NFNL by 61 points

SMJFL 10.12 (72) def. NFNL 1.5 (11) | Hurlingham Park

SMJFL controlled the match from the outset, keeping NFNL scoreless in two quarters and maintaining strong forward pressure throughout. A five‑goal second term set up the win, with SMJFL continuing to extend their lead across the second half.

SMJFL Best Player: Elke Plevritis

U15 Girls Div 2: SMJFL def. EFNL by 44 points

SMJFL 8.10 (58) def. EFNL 2.2 (14) | Hurlingham Park

After a scoreless opening quarter from both sides, SMJFL broke the game open with a five‑goal second term. They maintained control from there, adding three more goals in the second half while restricting EFNL’s scoring opportunities for a dominant win.

SMJFL Best Player: Zoe Crommelin

RESULTS SUMMARY

U14 Boys Div 1	U14 Boys Div 2	U15 Boys Div 1	U15 Boys Div 2
Lost to FDJFL by 4	Defeated FDJFL by 12	Defeated FDJFL by 57	Defeated FDJFL by 42
Lost to YJFL by 50	Lost to YJFL by 13	Lost to YJFL by 10	Lost to YJFL by 41
Lost to EFNL by 11	Lost to EFNL by 117	Defeated WFNL by 79	Lost to EFNL by 9
0 wins 0 draws 3 losses	1 win 0 draws 2 losses	2 wins 0 draws 1 loss	1 win 0 draws 2 losses

U14 Girls Div 1	U14 Girls Div 2	U15 Girls Div 1	U15 Girls Div 2
Defeated FDJFL by 15	Drew FDJFL	Defeated FDJFL by 75	Defeated SEJ by 29
Defeated YJFL by 65	Lost to YJFL by 36	Defeated YJFL by 43	Drew YJFL
Defeated WFNL by 80	Defeated WFNL by 29	Defeated NFNL by 61	Defeated EFNL by 44
3 wins 0 draws 0 losses	1 win 1 draw 1 loss	3 wins 0 draws 0 losses	2 wins 1 draw 0 losses