Meet our Committee

CO-PRESIDENT

This marks Chloe’s 10th year at Murrumbeena JFC. She has had the privilege of watching her son begin his football journey in the Under 8s and play through to the Under 17.5s this season.

Over the past five years, Chloe has also been deeply involved in the club’s girls’ program, winning the SMJFL ‘Female Coach of the Year’ in 2024 and more recently serving as Head of Girls Football. She is incredibly proud of the growth of girls’ football at MJFC and is excited to step into the Co-President role, continuing to support the development of both girls’ football and the club’s overall operations.

Outside of Beena, Chloe enjoys playing golf and is currently completing her Masters in Sports Psychology.

CO-PRESIDENT

Jim has been actively involved with the MJFC for the past seven years, following his two boys from Auskick through to Under 15s (and counting).

Now in his fourth year on the committee, Jim has taken the lead across the Boys Football Program, Coaching Coordination, and Club Administration.

Jim believes the valuable life skills learned through team sports endure long after the wins & losses are forgotten.

He’s passionate about ensuring the MJFC continues to have a positive impact on kids, families, and the broader community.

A proud Tigers man, Jim also loves his international sport and is an avid supporter of Arsenal, Miami Heat, and the Dolphins.

When he’s not at the footy, you’ll likely find him chasing a little white ball around 18 holes—followed by an ice-cold beverage at the 19th!

SECRETARY

Gillian has been a member of the MJFC since her children started Auskick.  As a dedicated member of the committee, Gillian brings a strong commitment to community, and the long‑term growth of the club. With a passion for creating an inclusive and supportive environment, Gillian plays an active role in ensuring players, families, volunteers, and supporters feel connected and valued.

In the role of Secretary, Gillian contributes to club operations, helps drive strategic initiatives, and supports game‑day activities to keep things running smoothly. In addition to the Club Secretary role, Gillian has also been an active member of the SMJFL resourcing advisory group.

REGISTRAR

Nathan, Cathy, Jack, Henry and Teddy joined the MJFC in 2021 when the twin tornadoes started in Under 8's.  From 2023-2025, Nathan was President and Co-President and in 2026 he will take on the role of Registrar.  Both he and Nick look forward to supporting the new Presidents as they continue to lead our amazing club into the future.

Like all good Geelong folk, Byrnsey is a Cats supporter and when the holidays hit, the Byrne crew like to escape in their caravan for both on and off-grid adventures with their dog, Lucy the Lagotto.

TREASURER

Peter Milus joined the MJFC committee as Treasurer of the club in 2020 and has been part of the MJFC community since his oldest son Oliver started Auskick in 2016.

His youngest son Maxwell is also now a proud player for the club and, while the household is divided between the Saints and the Hawks, everyone equally shares the passion for footy and MJFC! Outside footy, Peter is actively involved in junior basketball with both of his sons (again divided between 2 clubs to make things interesting!) and with, any free time left over, actively chasing beach and snow activities across the year.

TEAM KITS MANAGER

Campbell (Cam) has a passion for seeing the club thrive as a place where our community can connect through footy.

Cam has previously volunteered as Auskick coach, surviving all that the kinder kids can muster. He is now looking forward to his sons, Myles and Spencer playing in U12’S and U18's this year.

Known for his prowess with tongs in hand, Cam is often seen helping out with a sausage sizzle at club events.

INCIDENT, COMPLIANCE & CHILD SAFETY OFFICER

Having grown up in country Victoria, local football and the strong sense of community it creates played a significant role in Jodie’s childhood. She is proud to be part of the Beena committee and is looking forward to contributing to the club and the wider Beena community in her role as Child Safety Officer.

Jodie’s two sons, Larson (Under 16s) and Sasha (Under 13s), joined Beena last year after many years playing soccer. Both have loved being part of the club and look forward to continuing their football journey within the Beena community.

As Child Safety Officer, Jodie is committed to helping ensure Beena remains a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all players and families. She is approachable, values open communication, and is available to support children, parents, and volunteers with any child safety concerns.

Outside of the club, Jodie comes from a proud Hawthorn family and loves spending time at the MCG watching the Hawks play.

MERCHANDISING MANAGER

Cathy first got involved with the MJFC in 2021 when her twins started playing in the U8s. As a mum of three active boys, she has accepted that all her weekends will be dedicated entirely to kids’ sports and what better way to experience that than as part of the fabulous Beena community.

Cathy’s role as Merchandising Manager brings her love of retail together with her love of details and organisation. Expert multi-tasker and self-confessed neat freak, she is never more in her element than making to-do lists and getting things done.

She enjoys coffee catch-ups, quality time with family and friends, and cheering on from the sidelines at Beena Arena.

TEAM MANAGER COORDINATOR

Lou has been involved with Beena junior footy for 14 years, starting with Auskick in 2012.  All 3 of her boys have played footy at Beena, with her youngest playing U14 this year.

Having done 2 separate stints on the committee previously and being a TM for the last 4 years, Louise looks forward to continuing to support our friendly and family orientated community club.

SPONSORSHIP MANAGER

Matt joined the committee in 2024 following his eldest daughter Sophie joining the Lionesses midway through 2023.

He is excited to be part of the club and loves the energy and environment that has been created at MJFC.

Having lived in the area for more than 15 years, he looks forward to spending time with some old friends and building sponsorship and support for the club.

TRAINER COORDINATOR

Jane, her husband Dave and their 3 kids Will, Joe and Ellie (and black lab George!) have been familiar faces around Beena for many years, since Will started Auskick in 2014. 

Jane loves the community feel at Beena, and it is through becoming actively involved in both MJFC and Murrumbeena Cricket Club that helped her and Dave feel part of the local area after their family’s move to Melbourne from country NSW.

After diligently volunteering as Trainer across the age groups for all of her kids’ teams, she is looking forward to her new role in 2026 - supporting our club’s fabulous team of qualified trainers, without whom our precious young players cannot take the field.

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Lee has been involved with the Beena community since his son Jack started playing U8s in 2021.

The community feel of MJFC instantly reminded Lee of the small country town football club he grew up with. He is excited his family will get to continue to experience this sense of community with MJFC.

Living across the road from the oval (good and bad thing!), Lee has hung up his ‘canteen boots’ and looks forward to developing an even stronger relationship between the junior and senior clubs at Beena Arena.

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Nick is stepping down as President in 2026 after two successful seasons in the role and will continue his involvement with Murrumbeena JFC as a General Committee Member. During his time as Co-President, Nick focused on strengthening the club’s front-office operations and supporting football programs across both boys’ and girls’ teams, helping position the club well for its next chapter.

Nick has been involved with the Beena Lionesses as a coach over several years, and his daughters Daisy, Jess and Frankie all play at the club. A committed Fremantle supporter, Nick remains passionate about community sport and looks forward to supporting the committee wherever he can.

COMMUNITY & GRANTS LIASON

Rick has been a familiar face around MJFC for several years and is often seen at Beena Arena on a Sunday chasing the leather, reliving his youth. 

With 2 kids immersed in the club, Olivia has just completed her first season with the U10 Lionesses and Hugo is about to start his journey in the U8’s.

Having most recently run the Auskick program for the Murrumbeena area, Rick brings with him knowledge and understanding on community and kids sport.

He is looking forward to undertaking this newly created role on the committee and working with the local and broader community to help secure / identify opportunities relating to grants.

HEAD OF SOCIALS

Zoe started her footy career at Beena in 2019 and has proudly won two flags since as a player and two as a coach!

She has also had multiple high-performance experiences with the Next Generation Academy, Sandringham Dragons and the Oakleigh Chargers. Over the past few seasons, she has been part of the coaching team for the U10/U11 Lionesses, which fuelled her passion for developing girls' footy.

In the off season she’s most likely down in Anglesea on surf patrol with mates enjoying the sun and salty water or reading a good book!! She’s also excited to continue being the club's Social Media Manager and is currently studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Swinburne, blending her love for the game and club with her passion for videography and online communication.  She is looking forward to contributing to Beena both on and off the field!!

AUSKICK COORDINATOR

Adrian has been an active member of the Auskick community for the past three years, commencing as a Kinder group coach alongside his son Hamish and, who has since progressed into the Under 8s program at Murrumbeena. With his youngest son, Fletcher now enrolled for his second season of Auskick. 

In 2024, Adrian stepped into the role as a Co‑Coordinator of the Auskick and now enters his third season in the position. During this time, the program has seen the successful introduction of an all‑girls Auskick group and the launch of the Superkick Program, providing a structured development pathway into the club’s junior football teams.

At Auskick we are passionate about creating a fun, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can be introduced to football, develop their skills, and build a love of the game. 

When not down at the Beena Arena on winter weekends Adrian spends plenty of time emersed in family life. 

HEAD OF GIRLS FOOTBALL

Kat joined the Beena family in 2018 through the senior women’s team and has been an active part of the club ever since. Her two boys began their footy journeys in Auskick and now play in the Under 11s and Under 9s. In 2025 Kat stepped into coaching the Under 8s and is excited to continue supporting their development in 2026.

Kat continues to play and captain the senior women’s team, and in 2026 takes on the role of Head of Girls Footy. She is passionate about creating strong pathways for girls, building confidence through community sport, and strengthening the connection between junior and senior female players.

Outside of footy, Kat enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and spending time being active outdoors with her family.