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We’re once again proud to support Lachie’s Walk for the Lachlan McLaren Foundation. Lachie was a former SBMT junior whose passing on his 16th birthday when he was struck by a drugged driver deeply affected our community and the schools that many SBMT families are part of. Please join us for a 5km walk in...

10 Jun 2025

Registrations for the 2024 season are now OPEN for returning players!

Register by 23rd February and SAVE!!! Earlybird fee per player is $295 ($365 after Feb 23rd) – this includes the $55 fee payable to Southern Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL). Siblings enjoy a 25% discount on the early bird fee or the regular fee. All returning players will enjoy the following benefits of playing at SBMT: ● Modern and well-equipped club facilities at Brindisi St, Mentone ● Qualified, AFL ...

16 Jan 2024

All results 22 April 23

All results are out for Round 2 for Seniors and Round 1 for Juniors with our junior teams shining bright. For full match details, click on FIXTURES & RESULTS. This Saturday 29th April the club will be unveiling the two Under 19’s Premiership Flags from season 2022 before the 19’s Premier Division game vs Old Scotch at Brindisi St. All players, parents and friends are invited for a luncheon upstairs from 11:40am, drinks a...

26 Apr 2023

SBMT TFA launches women’s coaching program!

SBMT AFC today announced, that trailblazing AFL women’s coach, Peta Searle, will take on a specialist consulting role within its football academy in 2022. In a move designed to accelerate the development of the club’s women’s coaching pathway, Searle will mentor a mix of the club’s leading female coaches during the season. According to club president Lou Prichard Nicholson, the club is committed to developing a t...

09 Nov 2021

SBMT AFC locks in its youth coaching panel for season 2022

According to the club’s Director of Football, Joe Galati, the appointments are reflective of the club’s key objective to attract volunteer coaches with a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing learning. “Our coaches are our lead educators and the custodians of youth talent. We hold the firm belief at SBMT that good coaches never stop learning and we need to create a development focused environment that best suppo...

26 Oct 2021

SBMT SMJFL President – Mid Season Report – 2021

Hi All, I hope that everyone is coping as well as possible during this latest round of lockdowns. Once again we find our football season challenged by Covid; a stop-start fixture has meant that we have all had to adjust quickly to get our kids on the park as much as possible. Despite these challenges...

11 Aug 2021

SMJFL President Update

Hi All, I hope you all managed to get through Lockdown 4.0 safely; I must admit - the novelty has definitely worn off! The good news is that footy is back this weekend and it will be great to see the kids out on the park again. The other positive news is the SMJFL intends to run footy right into September, with up to 15 rounds, depending on age group. Please see the link below for the latest fixtures: https://webs...

18 Jun 2021

Coaching Appointment – Lou Colella Under 17 Boys Season 2021

Dear parents and players, I hope you, your family and friends all well. After a challenging year for so many, I am pleased to report that our club has been working hard behind the scenes, to ensure that our Tigers football community can soon reconnect via the game we all love. We have much to look forward to in season 2021, inspiring new facilities and a range of progressive initiatives that our committees are currentl...

30 Nov 2020

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