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We encourage students of the University of Melbourne to participate in Australian Football within the Club.
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We are the football club of the University of Melbourne, we provide opportunities
to compete in amateur football in Melbourne Australia at a variety of levels.
1. We encourage students of the University of Melbourne, both men and women, to participate in Australian
Football within the Club.
2. We promote and to participate in Australian University Sport competitions.
3. We sponsor teams in the Victorian Amateur Football Association and in such other football
associations as may be approved by Melbourne University Sport.
4. We foster general interest in and provide facilities for the conduct of Australian Football.
Joining us is a base for your sporting and life success.
We encourage students of the University of Melbourne to participate in Australian Football within the Club.
We promote and facilitate participation in Australian University Sport and Intervarsity competitions in collaboration with Melbourne University Sport.
We sponsor teams in approved sports associations including the VAFA and VFL - Women.
We foster general interest in and provide facilities for playing of Australian Football.
This is our 'Corporate site'; often a first point of contact for our new recruits. Day to day information is held at the individual sites of the teams; links to these sites can be found at the top of every page on this site.
So while you will not find fixtures, scores, goalkickers and the like here, for matters of policy and governance together with items of a general nature you are at the right place. We welcome your enquiries and this is the entry point for contact with our Board of Management. A contact form can be found further down on this page whatever your interest is.
I cannot imagine a better sports option
Australian Rules Football for Men and Women at Melbourne University
This might be the best club you can imagine
Everybody is so unbelievably friendly
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There's a lot on offer here.
I cannot imagine a better sports option.
Australian Rules Football for Men and Women at Melbourne University.
This might be the best club you can imagine.
Everybody is so unbelievably friendly.
Founded in 1859, we are the third oldest Australian Rules Football Club behind Melbourne and Geelong.
The VAFA is the largest senior football competition in Australia with in excess of 12,000 registered players. The Blacks and Blues have played in the VAFA since 1921.
"There is significant evidence from employers that engagement in sport is a recognised strength, but it's not just about playing sport it’s the involvement in volunteering and management aspects that provide competitive advantage in the jobs' market."
Sheffield Hallam University Sport Industry Research Centre.
The list of identities who have passed through the MUFC is as impressive as it is diversified.
Here is a micro selection.
1933 - 197 Goals in the season.
168 Blacks and 29 Victoria.
A Section Best and Fairest.
Later, legend at Melbourne.
The most colourful, best-known and best-loved character in University cricket and football circles.
Since 2021, the Munners Trophy is presented to the winner of the first U/19 match each season between the Blacks and Blues (if in the same Section). It has been donated by the 1958 Juniors Premiership Team led by Captain Alan Squire. More details
This may be the best decision you make.
There are so many tales of lifetime friendships, career opportunities and sheer good times that balance
study and career with sporting activity and administration.
It's very rewarding.
President - MUFC
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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE VIC 3010
AUSTRALIA