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

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, v

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

SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER U17.5 Boys Div 1 Bentleigh / Highett / Cheltenham defeated Waverley Park Hawks Bentleigh / Highett / Cheltenham...

SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER U17.5 Boys Div 1 Waverley Park Hawks defeated Beaumaris FC In the first finals round of 2025 the Hawks managed to...

SUNDAY 24 th  AUGUST U17.5 Boys Div 1 Beaumaris FC defeated St. Bedes / Mentone Tigers AFC 11.4.70 v. 6.7.43 The Sharks swam through...

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

MONASH UNIVERSITY MONDAY REVIEW ROUND 14 SUNDAY 17 th  AUGUST U17.5 Boys Div 1 Bentleigh / Highett / Cheltenham defeated by Waverley Park...

IKON ROUND WRAP-UP On Sunday 10 th  August South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) held a Women & Girls Round, proudly sponsored by...

MONASH UNIVERSITY MONDAY REVIEW ROUND 13 SUNDAY 10 th  AUGUST U17.5 Boys Div 1 Bentleigh / Highett / Cheltenham defeated St Peters FC...

MONASH UNIVERSITY MONDAY REVIEW ROUND 12 SUNDAY 3 rd  AUGUST 2025 Monash University U17.5 Boys Div 1 Murrumbeena JFC defeated St. Bedes /...

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

MONASH UNIVERSITY MONDAY REVIEW ROUND 11 SUNDAY 27th JULY 2025 Monash University U17.5 Boys Div 1 Waverley Park Hawks defeated Beaumaris...

MONASH UNIVERSITY MONDAY REVIEW ROUND 10 SUNDAY 20 JULY 2025 Monash University U17.5 Boys Div 1 Bentleigh / Highett / Cheltenham defeated...

The 2025 SMJFL football season is in full swing as we wrap up the first nine rounds of games, and our Interleague matches. We welcome all...

MONASH UNIVERSITY MONDAY REVIEW ROUND 9 SUNDAY 29ND JUNE 2025 Monash University U17.5 Boys Div 1 Bentleigh / Highett/ Cheltenham defeated...