U/14 boys born 2012
Each junior club may nominate up to 10 players per age group for trials.
U/15 girls born 2011 & 2012
Each junior club may nominate up to 10 players
Final squad members from 2025 U/15 girls’ program that are eligible will automatically be invited to phase 1 (February) at the discretion of the league.
U/15 boys born 2011
Each junior club may nominate up to 8 players
Final squad members from 2025 U/14 boys’ program that are eligible will automatically be invited to phase 1 (February) at the discretion of the league.
Nominated players must be capable of training and playing in an elite-level environment.
Program Fees (Parents Note): Clubs at their discretion may choose to pay the league program fees for their club nominated player or a club may choose to pass on any program fees incurred to parents to then reimburse the club.
Trial sessions: $65 per player (invoiced to clubs)
Sat 6th & Sun 7th December
@La Trobe Sports oval – Tony Sheehan Oval (2hour session per age group)
U/14 Boys 10am, U/15 Girls 12pm, U/15 Boys 2pm
Players are to arrive 30-40mins prior to the session start time to allow for signing & to receive their ID numbered training top.
What to bring to the session:
- Club Shorts
- Football Boots
- Mouthguard
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- *If players have club jumpers, can they please bring them for the Sunday session
Training squads for phase 1 announced – Wed 21st January or earlier
Phase 1 sessions: $180 per player (invoiced to clubs)
Sun 8th Feb, Sun 22nd Feb, Sun 22nd Mar, Sun 29th Mar
@La Trobe University – Tony Sheehan Oval (90min session per age group)
U/14 Boys 10am, U/15 Girls 11:30am, U/15 Boys 1pm
Final squads announced – Wed 8th April
Phase 2 sessions: $300 per player (invoiced to clubs)
Final squads selected will make up 2 teams of 26-28 players by age group (up to 56 players per age group)
*Players selected to play in AFLMJDS will receive a playing jumper, shorts & socks, hoodie & polo
WC Mon 13th April (Induction & Combine testing)
@La Trobe Sports complex
WC Mon 20th April (Ongoing weekly training)
@Bundoora Park – Snake Gully Road *Nights & times TBC
AFL Metro Junior Development Series matches:
Match #1 – Wed 27th May (Venue TBC)
Match #2 – Sat 6th June (Venue TBC)
Match #3 – Mon 8th June (Venue TBC)
Phase 3 sessions:
WC Mon 15th June (Player exit meetings 15min per player)
@Bundoora Park – Snake Gully Road *Nights & times TBC*
