JUNIOR ACADEMY LEAGUE POST-SEASON 2025
After our biggest ever Junior Academy League in the pre-season , the journey continues into the Junior Academy League Post-Season – a high-level tournament designed exclusively for academies to finish the year with silverware and strong performances.
Competition Dates
- Week 1 (Grading) – Sunday 2 November
- Week 2 – Sunday 9 November
- Week 3 - Sunday 16 November
- Week 4 - Sunday 23 November
- Week 5 (Finals) - Sunday 30 November
Grading matches will be played during Week 1 in order to determine whether teams are placed in Division 1 or Division 2
Venue
All matches will be played at the iconic Veneto Club in Bulleen
One central venue – easy logistics, great facilities.
Tournament Format
- Open exclusively to academy teams only
- At least two matches per day
- Games played as 2x13 minute halves
- Grading matches - 13 minute games (no half-time)
- High-tempo scheduling & fast-paced action
Age Groups
- Under 8
- Under 9
- Under 10
- Under 11
- Under 12
New Divisions Introduced for 2025: JAL1 & JAL2
To enhance the player experience and support development at all levels, this year we are introducing divisions to the competition.
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JAL1 (Kangaroos) – For high-performance and experienced academy teams
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JAL2 (Wallabies & Joeys) – For new, developing, or community-based academy teams
To ensure every team is placed in the most suitable division, Week 1 will be a grading round . Please register your teams according to their appropriate level. This structure will help ensure balanced competition and the best possible environment for all players to grow and thrive.
Entry Fees
- 7v7 (U8 + U9) – $990 (Max. 12 players)
- 9v9 (U10-U12) – $1,100 (Max. 14 players)
Why Enter the JAL Post-Season?
- Wrap up your academy year with elite-level football
- Strictly academy-only for a consistent, high-quality standard
- Centralised venue
- Professionally managed by the Sports Group Melbourne team
- Accredited referees, real-time results, and smooth scheduling
- Great team and parent atmosphere to celebrate the season
- Trophies & medals for winners
IMPORTANT - After fixtures are released, games will not be rescheduled. Teams that cannot make their fixtures will have to forfeit. Any fixture requests must be made prior to fixtures being released.