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2026 YJFL Finals Approvals & Rules

With our upcoming finals series, the YJFL would like to provide a reminder about the rules and by-laws that players, officials and spectators need to be aware of. Before each finals series, the YJFL publishes a list of players who have been granted approval for ‘Special Consideration’ and ‘Genuine Shortage’. These are outlined in the League By-Laws that state: 9. FINALS ELIGIBILITY – ALL PLAYERS 9.1.1 A player is only allowed to play finals with

Aug 122 min read

YJFL’s Under 10s Lightning Premierships

On Sunday 9th of August, the YJFL’s Under 10s Lightning Premierships took place across the League, spanning twelve different ovals and crowning six different Lightning Premiers. Despite the cold temperatures and gloomy looking weather, nothing could have deterred these players as they took the field eager to represent their clubs, play with their teammates and enjoy a great day of community sport. It was a prodigious way to end the Under 10s season and celebrate the young pla

Aug 122 min read

2026 FINALS STRUCTURE

The 2026 Finals series dates are: Week 1 Finals- Sunday 16 August Week 2 Finals - Sunday 23 August Week 3 Finals/ Grand Finals - Sunday 30 August Grand Finals - Sunday 6 September - U11 Girls (1), U16 Boys (1), U16 Boys (2), Youth Girls (1) As per YJFL By Law:- 2.6.3 In cases where nine or more teams participate in a division, the finals series for that competition will be conducted with a Top 5 that plays finals over a four week period. Refer to below for finals series s

Jul 312 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

Jul 141 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