Clubs will be asked to submit nominations for players for the Under 13 age group. These will be considered, along with league Best and Fairest results, performances in other representative programs, and scouting input.
At Under 14 and Under 15 level, the league will select a squad to trial based on previous year nominations, league Best and Fairest results, and performances in other representative programs. A group of players will be offered an opportunity to attend a trial. Those who were selected in squads for 2024 are not guaranteed a spot in the program for 2025.
At the conclusion of the trial day, each group will have approximately 52 players invited to participate in the YJFL Interleague program.
Clubs should advise the YJFL of players who have moved across from other leagues since the 2024 season.
Any questions regarding selection will need to go through the players club.
The final lists will be forthcoming following each trial for the Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 age groups. Each age group will have approximately 52 players who make the list.
Coaches will take inputs from performance rankings and observations on the trial days along with other inputs surrounding talent such as representative football, league and club best and fairest.
In the end, the selection with be a best-effort contribution from volunteer coaches who are doing their best they can do, given the limited time to assess and take inputs. They will get the list largely correct. Undoubtedly there will be strong opinion about players who made the list over those who did not. This debate has been a feature of every talent group assembled at every level of sport including football for all time. In the end all you can do is trust the process and accept the decision.
2025 Program
The Under 14 and Under 15 programs will begin in March and go through until mid-June, and include matches over the King's Birthday weekend. Training sessions will be held at the YJFL’s new headquarters, Ford Park, Bellfield and Koonung Reserve, Bulleen.
The Under 13 programs will take place at the end of the 2025 YJFL season.
Training Nights:
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Under 14 Boys – Wednesday Nights, Koonung Reserve Bulleen, 6.15pm until 7.45pm
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Under 14 Girls – Wednesday Nights, Ford Park South, 5.15pm until 6.30pm
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Under 15 Girls – Wednesday Nights, Ford Park North, 6.30pm until 8pm
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Under 15 Boys – Wednesday Nights, Ford Park South, 6.30pm until 8pm
Parents are reminded that they are not to contact the League directly regarding trial invitations. All queries should be directed via your club.
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