CLUB HISTORY

Established in 1980 and awarded NFNL ‘Club of the Year’ in 2014 and finalist in 2019, Research JFC continues to grow, especially in girls football. With nearly equal girls and boys teams and a 2019 clubroom redevelopment, we offer top-tier facilities in the stunning surrounds of Research Park.

A group of junior football players standing at Research Park at dusk, with a rainbow and clouds in the sky, and a building with trees in the background.

THE FAMILY CLUB.

Located in the heart of Research Park with brand-new clubrooms and scenic views, Research Junior Football Club is a dedicated junior AFL club playing in the Northern Football Netball League.

We focus exclusively on developing young players in a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment, offering high-quality coaching and support from Auskick through to Under 18s. Our affiliation with Lower Plenty Football Club also provides a clear pathway to senior football, helping players grow on and off the field. Perfect for families seeking a local junior footy club committed to kids' development and community connection.

A group of young girls in maroon sports uniforms celebrating with a trophy and holding a yellow banner that reads 'U/12 Girls Premier 2023 Red'.
A group of young football players and coaches celebrating with medals and a trophy after winning a game or championship.
Two young girls in sports jerseys and medals, holding up a trophy during a team celebration, with coaches and fans smiling in the background.
A large group of young female athletes and their coaches celebrating their victory at an indoor sports event, holding medals, trophies, and yellow banners that read "U/18 Premiers 2024 Girls" and "U/16 Premiers 2024 Girls."
Girls' under 12 sports team celebrating victory with a trophy, holding a banner that reads 'U/12 Girls Premiers 2023, AFL', outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background.
Group of young soccer players and two adults pose for a photo on a grassy field, wearing red and white striped jerseys
A group of young boys and a girl in red and white striped sports uniforms, some with medals, posing for a photo in a gym or sports facility.
A group of young boys and girls in maroon and yellow sports uniforms celebrating on a grassy field, with some wearing helmets, in a park with trees and a crowd of spectators in the background.

RESEARCH JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB OFFICIAL THEME SONG

There’s a track with a mark
That leads to Research Park
We are the team from Research land. Oo! Oo!
Where the big kids are flying
And the little kids are trying
To bring old Research fame.
Where the crowd of supporters are rushing the fence
And the opposition’s trying to break our defense.
But it’s all done in vain Mighty Research won again,
We are the team from Research land. Oo! Oo!


ABOUT OUR CLUB

  • Sunset over a well-maintained golf course with a few people practicing, surrounded by trees and illuminated by tall lights.

    Club Policies

    Understand and view update to date Club policies and procedures.

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  • Young children playing Australian rules football on a grassy field, with a modern building and trees in the background.

    Meet the club commitee

    Find out about the Executive Committee and how to contact them.

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  • Group of young athletes in maroon and gold uniforms standing in a line on a grassy field, with three individuals in orange vests in the background.

    BOYS PROGRAM

    Structured and supportive environment for developing players.

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  • Six young women in maroon football uniforms smiling and hugging on a grassy field.

    GIRLS PROGRAM

    Dedicated Program information for players of all ages and abilities.

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  • Children in sports jerseys standing on a football field, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    AUSKICK

    Weekly AFL Auskick Program for little footballers.

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