AJAX footy club
AJAX premier thirds captain Zev Aron (left) and teammate Dov Paltiel in front of their 150th game celebratory banner last Sunday at Gary Smorgon Oval. Photos: Peter Haskin
August 14, 2026, 12:44 pm
Aron and Paltiel reach 150 senior games for AJAX
AJAX premier thirds captain Zev Aron and teammate Dov Paltiel played their milestone 150th game last Sunday.
By Shane Desiatnik
Masters swimmer Alida Lipton wearing her gold medal at the Maccabiah Games earlier this week at the Wingate Institute's Pool near Netanya.
July 10, 2026, 12:25 pm
Lipton emotional after 10-medal Maccabiah triumph
Aussie Alida Lipton won 1 gold, 6 silvers, and 3 bronzes in two inspirational days of masters swimming.
By Shane Desiatnik
Nick Lewis (left) sharing his milestone moment with his dad Ronnie, a former AJAX president. Photos: Aaron Zajonc
June 5, 2026, 4:08 pm
Nick Lewis scores in his big 200th game for AJAX
AJAX stalwart Nick Lewis played his 200th game in a win against Old Geelong, and even kicked the last goal.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jackas youngster Jonty Israel kicks in heavy traffic in the men's Premier C decider last Sunday. Photos: Yaakov Frenkel
September 25, 2025, 9:01 pm
Jackas lose tight Premier C grand final to Sharks
Having earned promotion to men's Premier B next season, AJAX lost the 2025 Premier C decider by 21 points.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jackas co-captain Kane Nissenbaum played his 100th senior game for AJAX in the preliminary final win last Sunday. Photo: Yaakov Frenkel Photography
September 19, 2025, 5:19 pm
Senior Jackas triumph in 2025 footy prelim final
Jackas seniors co-captain Kane Nissenbaum played his 100th game in their prelim final win against Parkdale.
By Shane Desiatnik
Joel Parasol, who kicked two goals for the Jackas in the Premier C men's reserve grade semi-final. Photos: Yaakov Frenkel Photography
September 12, 2025, 4:40 pm
Jackas seniors rise in 2025 VAFA semis
In the 2025 VAFA Premier C men's semis, the AJAX seniors won by 5 points, and their reserves lost by 11.
By Shane Desiatnik
Amir Meyerowitz at full stretch for the ball. Photo: Yaakov Frenkel
September 5, 2025, 4:05 pm
Jackas brave in premier thirds grand final defeat
The AJAX Footy Club's men's premier thirds team played in their first ever VAFA grand final last Sunday.
By Shane Desiatnik
Vice-captain Eitan Potash leads a chase for the ball for AJAX in their VAFA men's premier thirds preliminary final win. Photo: Yaakov Frenkel Photography
August 29, 2025, 4:15 pm
Jackas thirds win their first prelim final
"We've worked really hard, and have this crack at a premiership," Jackas premier thirds captain Zev Aron said.
By Shane Desiatnik
AJAX Seniors coach Lachie Buszard at Gary Smorgon Oval. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 7, 2025, 1:01 pm
AJAX seniors building nicely deep in season
As the VAFA finals series draws ever closer, several AJAX men's teams are in the top four in their divisions.
By Shane Desiatnik
Toby Lipton after playing his 100th senior game for the Jackas at Gary Smorgon Oval on July 5.
July 11, 2025, 3:01 pm
Jackas seniors win in Lipton’s 100th game
Toby Lipton had a memorable milestone 100th game for the senior Jackas when they beat Mazenod.
By Shane Desiatnik
Holocaust survivors and their grandchildren (front) during the pre-game ceremony commemorating Yom Hashoah. Photo: Tuvsday Photography
May 9, 2025, 2:34 pm
AJAX’s powerful pre-game Yom Hashoah commemoration
A moving Yom Hashoah commemoration was held before AJAX's round 3 senior men's footy match at Princes Park.
By Shane Desiatnik
June 19, 2023, 3:06 pm
VIDEO INTERVIEW: One-on-one with Harry Sheezel
AFL North Melbourne Kangaroos young gun Harry Sheezel reflects on his extraordinary debut season as he’s tipped to be the next Rising Star.
By AJN STAFF
The Maccabi-AJAX All Stars all-abilities team at Gary Smorgon Oval last Sunday. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 9, 2023, 6:57 am
All-abilities team makes its mark
"To have the playing group now in the FIDA League – a proper competition where teams play for a flag – is something they can be so proud of."
By Shane Desiatnik
Brandon Joel after his 150th match for the Jackas last Saturday.
June 2, 2023, 7:19 am
Joel a winner in his 150th game
Both sides were desperate for a win, having lost their first six games, and nothing could split them early on, with scores tied at 27-all at first quarter time.
By AJN STAFF
May 18, 2023, 11:13 am
Jackettes continue winning ways
Coach Andrew Jago said the key going forward is improved decision making and execution by the playing group, to match their intensity and effort.
By AJN STAFF
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