The YJFL Podcast

Yarra Junior Football League•www.yarrajfl.org.au

Get ready to dive deep into the world of junior football with The YJFL Podcast! Join us as we explore the latest news and stories from the Yarra Junior Football League. From up-and-coming stars to game-changing coaches, umpires and volunteers, we've got everything you need to stay ahead of the game. So tune in, sit back, and get ready to have some fun with The YJFL Podcast.

Last refreshed: July 26th, 2025 at 2:33 AM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Episode 8 - Girls Grand Final Gala Day w/ Brunswick JFC and Ivanhoe JFC

In this special 'Girls Grand Final Gala Day' episode, we preview the Under 16 Division 1B Girls Grand Final with Brunswick JFC and Ivanhoe JFC. The Brunswick JFC leadership group join the show to discuss their season and aspirations for their first premiership. Then, we head to Ivanhoe JFC to chat to Carlton AFLW star and coach of the U16 Ivanhoe girls, Jess Dal Pos, and her cousin and U16s player, Claudia. ----------------------------------------- Click the link below for more information on th...

Aug 18, 2023•27 min

Episode 7 - From the YJFL to Carlton FC w/ Matt Owies, David Cuningham and Cooper Thompson

In this episode, I chat to former YJFL players and current Carlton Football Club players, Matthew Owies and David Cuningham, about their respective journeys from the YJFL to the AFL. Then, I'm joined by Macleod's, Cooper Thompson as we discuss his milestone 150th game and his career as both a player and an umpire. ----------------------------------------- Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe now for more. ⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/The-YJFL-Podcast⁠ ----------------------------------------- Fol...

Aug 05, 2023•19 min

Episode 5 - Women's Coaching Month w/ Fitzroy JFC's Lauren O'Dwyer and Rachael Jones

In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren O'Dwyer and Rachael Jones of the Fitzroy Junior Football Club to discuss the launch of Women's Coaching Month and their coaching journeys and female participation in coaching. Lauren and Rachael tell me how they got involved in coaching and give some advice to aspiring coaches looking to get involved. ----------------------------------------- Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe now for more. ⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/The-YJFL-Podcast⁠ Sign up for the Rook...

Jul 08, 2023•21 min

Episode 6 - Women's Coaching Month and TAC Road Safety Round w/ Annie Tang, India Harding, Olivia Ward and Samantha Buckis.

In this episode, we continue to celebrate the fantastic contribution of our female coaches as part of Women's Coaching Month. I chat to coach, Annie Tang, about her coaching journey and we are joined by one of her Under 12s players, Indy Harding. Next, Kew Comets Youth Girls player and Northcote JFC assistant coach, Olivia Ward, joins the show to discuss her pathway from Broome to Melbourne and her motivation to be a coach. Olivia also discusses her parents' influence and their coaching academy ...

Jul 01, 2023•26 min

Episode 4 - From Rutherglen to the 'G - Premierships, Hawks legends and life after footy w/ Robbie Campbell

In this episode, we chat to Rookie Me Chief Sports Officer and former Hawthorn Football Club AFL Premiership player, Robbie Campbell, about his football journey from playing country football for Rutherglen in Victoria to playing in front of 100,000 at the 'G in an AFL Grand Final. We chat about the trials and tribulations of AFL football and what it was like playing with legends such as Buddy Franklin, Luke Hodge and Sam Mitchell. Robbie and I then chat about the YJFL and Rookie Me Coach and Pla...

Jun 17, 2023•33 min

Episode 3 - AFL Vic Metro Series special w/ Penny Cula-Reid, Zara Vitiritti, Milla Haas, Toby Callaghan and Tyler Hamilton.

In this special episode, we are live from the first night of the AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series on Wednesday 31 May. We chat to coach Penny Cula-Reid about the Under 15 Girls program ahead of their opening games against the Northern Football and Netball League at Binnak Park [2:13]. Zara Vitiritti (Warrandyte JFC) and Milla Haas (Warrandyte JFC) jump on for a post-game chat [12:02], before we head back to Ford Park for the Under 15 Boys where we're joined by Division One best on gr...

Jun 03, 2023•20 min

Episode 2 - Footy and family w/ Phoebe Hargreaves, the joys of umpiring w/ Stephen McBurney, and Indigenous Round w/ Heidelberg JFC.

In this episode, we chat to Fitzroy Junior Football Club player and U16 Girls Northern Knights and Vic Metro representative Phoebe Hargreaves about her flourishing footy career [1:15]. Then, ex-AFL umpire Stephen 'Jack' McBurney joins the show to talk all things umpiring from the elite game to community level [9:20]. Lastly, Heidelberg President, Brett North, and ex-Colts player Luke Brunton join the show to chat about the club and the upcoming Indigenous Round [24:03]. -------------------------...

May 20, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Introduction to the YJFL w/ Aaron Bailey, footy pathways w/ Zak Johnson and Jesse Dattoli & Dockers Day w/ Adrienne Moulder.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The YJFL Podcast, brought to you by Swinburne University and the Swinburne School of Health Sciences. Join us as we dive into the world of the Yarra Junior Football League, exploring the stories and insights from the people who make our game thrive. In this episode, we chat to YJFL CEO Aaron Bailey about his first six months in the role [2:05]. Then, Northern Knights and Vic Metro representatives, Zak Johnson and Jesse Dattoli discuss their footy journey [28:5...

May 06, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Hosted on Spotify for Creators (Anchor)

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android