Monash University Leader of the Month - September

The SMJFL is proud to recognise Jacob Yeung as the Monash University Leader of the Month for September.

Jacob's football journey started in Auskick, before joining the U8s side at the Caulfield Bears back in 2021. Now playing in the Caulfield Bears U13 Mixed Div 4 team in his sixth year at the club, Jacob is a leader both on and off the field. For a number of years, he has helped to run the Auskick program at Caulfield Bears, and coaches the grade 1 group and the group for participants in grade 2 and above on Friday nights alongside his good friend Harvey. He has also stepped in to assist while the other coaches have been absent, working with maturity and confidence beyond his age.

Jacob also recently participated in (and won) the Cabrini Wellness Round competition, working his way through the bingo card to learn about injury management and ways to support game day performance and recovery.

Overall, Jacob has been recognised by his club as an exceptional young man who represents the club well and exhibits the community values that are central to junior footy.

Nominations for the Monash University Leadership Award are now closed. The Monash University Leader of the Year will be selected from all nominations by representatives from the SMJFL, with the winner to be announced at the SMJFL Presentation Night on Thursday, 17th September 2026.