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The Jackettes celebrating their preliminary final win last Saturday at Elsternwick Park.
September 1, 2023, 7:07 am
Two AJAX teams set for grand finals
The Jackettes will make their first grand final appearance since 2019, this Sunday at 9am, when they take on minor premiers Powerhouse at Elsternwick Park.
By Shane Desiatnik
Brad Caplan (third from right) next to his 200th game banner.
July 28, 2023, 7:00 am
Brad reaches double century of games
... while he couldn’t celebrate with a winning result on the day, Caplan told The AJN on Tuesday, “It was an incredible feeling really, to get to 200, as I’d come up through the juniors, starting for AJAX from U9s.
By Shane Desiatnik
Annelise Caplan celebrating her 50th game for the Jackettes last Saturday.
July 14, 2023, 6:40 am
Annelise aces 50-game tally
The AJAX women took the lead in the third quarter when Brooke Tuszynski gathered, took three bounces while running towards an open forward line and booted a goal.
By AJN STAFF
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
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
Jackas senior reserves player Jordan Bade-Kennett, centre, is embraced by teammates after last Sunday's win. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 27, 2023, 12:23 pm
Jackas reserves break their drought
There were high fives and hugs all around at the final siren, as the team celebrated their long-awaited, and thoroughly deserved, win.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jackas' Charles Hamilton handballs while being tackled in round one last Saturday versus St Bedes. Photos: Peter Haskin
April 20, 2023, 2:21 pm
Lewis plays 150th game for Jackas
AJAX matched their opponents for most of the second quarter, but dropped off close to the main break, and again in the third quarter, deviating from their game plan
By Shane Desiatnik
Jemima Montag (front at centre) with participants, coaches, and some St Kilda AFLW players at last Sunday's AJAX girls' open day. Photo: AJAX
February 17, 2023, 11:30 am
Girls inspired at AJAX open day
Some St Kilda AFLW stars joined AJAX women’s team members and the junior club’s coaches in running a range of fun-filled basic footy skills drills.
By Shane Desiatnik
Charlie Hamilton celebrates a Jackas goal in the preliminary final.
September 18, 2019, 2:52 pm
Jackas pumped up for grand final battle
AJAX Football Club’s men’s team has booked its place in Saturday’s VAFA Premier C grand final.
By AJN STAFF
Ben Sternfeld. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 10, 2019, 9:26 pm
Tributes flow for Ben Sternfeld
The Australian Jewish community is mourning the loss of AJAX and Maccabi stalwart Ben Sternfeld, who passed away last week, aged 89.
By Shane Desiatnik
Toni Hamilton (pictured) made her VFLW debut last weekend. Photo: Arj Giese
May 17, 2018, 1:38 pm
Toni Hamilton impresses in VFLW debut
A surprise text message from Western Bulldogs women's coach Debbie Lee saw talented Jewish Aussie Rules player Toni Hamilton selected to make her VFLW debut against Carlton last Sunday. She had a strong game, saying "dreams do come true".
By Aaron Fetter
Toni Hamilton.
May 10, 2018, 3:47 pm
Hamilton earns dream Bulldogs debut
One week ago, Toni Hamilton was “absolutely devastated” when she found out that she didn’t make the Western Bulldogs’ squad for the 2018 VFLW season. She later received an unexpected text message that confirmed her childhood dream would on Sunday become a reality.
By Aaron Fetter
The premiership-winning AJAX under-16 team.
September 3, 2015, 10:21 am
When a fairytale becomes a reality
Three days before the start of this year’s Aussie Rules season AJAX wasn’t going to be able to field an under-16 football team, and now they are premiers.
David Fayman kicked his 500th VAFA goal during the AJAX loss to Uni Blues. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 22, 2014, 9:00 am
Jackas finals hopes dashed
AJAX’S late-season push for a finals berth has all but ended, after its 56-point loss at the home of ladder-leaders Uni Blues on Saturday.
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