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Meet us at Swinburne Open Day | Sunday 26 July

See what Swinburne has to offer... As the footy season draws to a close, Open Day season is ramping up. And with hundreds of talks, workshops and activities to choose from, you’re bound to find something to inspire you at Swinburne Open Day. Swinburne Open Day Sunday 26 July 10am – 4pm Hawthorn campus Check out these Open Day activities that might catch your interest: - Explore internships, industry projects, and co-delivered course opportunities facilitated through our p

5 days ago2 min read

There's Still Time to Win $1,000 of Rebel Sport Gift Vouchers!

There’s still plenty of time for YJFL players and their families to get involved in the Vello Technologies VisXL Kicking Analysis Competition, with 20 x $50 Rebel Sport Gift Vouchers still up for grabs. The Yarra Junior Football League has partnered with Vello Technologies to help pilot VisXL, an innovative new kicking analysis tool designed to help footballers better understand and improve their kicking technique. Before the technology launches, Vello is looking for players

6 days ago1 min read

Win $1,000 of Rebel Sport Gift Vouchers!

Help us build the future of football performance analysis. We have 20x $50 vouchers up for grabs for the best video submissions Hi YJFL Players, Vello Technologies is excited to partner with YJFL to pilot a new state-of-the-art kicking analysis tool called VisXL — designed to help players better understand their kicking technique and improve their game. Before we launch the app, we need your help! We’re looking for all footballers to submit kicking videos that will help us te

Jul 101 min read

YJFL Commits to supporting skill development with Vello Technologies

In an exciting development, the YJFL will partner with Vello Technologies to pilot a new kicking analysis tool called VisXL this will be available to all participants of the YJFL at a discounted rate. As part of the partnership Vello Technologies will partner with the League, as well as offering random prizes over the coming period to anyone who submits a video of their kicking action for analysis using state of the art technology. Anyone who submits a short video will also b

Jul 72 min read

YJFL Statement - Nathan Fitzgerald

Jul 60 min read

Connect your child’s passion with their education at SEDA College

Connect your child’s passion with their education and complete Years 11 & 12 at SEDA College

Jun 291 min read

Vale Neale Daniher

Like all in the AFL community, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Neale Daniher. Neale has made an enormous contribution to not only the game of Australian Football, but also in the advancement of looking for a cure to Motor Neurone Disease. Neale was also a great friend of the YJFL and a former coach with the Kew Rovers Junior Football Club. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time. The YJFL has always strongly supported Freeze MND, and more than

May 261 min read

UPDATED Fixtures Under 8 and Under 9 Round Robin Days

Updated Fixtures for U8 and U9 Round robin days

May 61 min read

YJFL to introduce new rule changes in 2026.

The Yarra Junior Football League will be adopting two new rule changes for the upcoming 2026 season. With the Australian Football League tinkering with new changes at the beginning of 2026, the YJFL will adopt two of the seven new rules into the league this coming season. GOALSQUARE STARTING POSITION: While the 6-6-6 rule will remain from centre ball-ups, there will no longer be a requirement for at least one player per team to start in the goal square. LAST DISPOSAL A free

Mar 201 min read

Youth Boys (1) Grand Final Preview | Fitzroy vs Surrey Sharks

FITZROY V SURREY SHARKS The stage has been set for a thrilling Youth Boys (1) grand final showdown at the YJFL’s home of football in Ford Park South, as second placed Fitzroy will meet fourth placed Surrey Sharks in what promises to be a tightly contested decider. Fitzroy enters Sunday’s game as strong favorites finishing the home and away season with a 9-3 win loss record and then winning back-to-back finals earning them a crucial rest last weekend. A major highlight of the

Sep 5, 20253 min read