A huge step forward for female football in Australia! In 2026, the SMJFL will launch a standalone Under 8 Girls competition, completing the pathway from Auskick all the way through to senior women’s football across every age group. This means girls can now start their footy journey with teammates their own age, in a girls-only environment, right from the beginning, right here in South Metro Melbourne. We are extremely proud to be one of the first leagues in Australia to make this happen....

The South Metro Junior Football League acknowledges the deeply distressing events that occurred in Bondi on Sunday 14 December and extends its sincere condolences to all those affected. The SMJFL is proud to be one of the only junior sporting leagues in Australia to include a Jewish club, representing more than 900 players, families, volunteers, and community members. Our league is built on the values of respect, inclusion, and belonging, and we stand firmly against hatred, violence, and...

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 Andretti United team,...