About our club
The Preston Bullants Junior Football Club (PBJFC) was born in August 2000 and joined the Yarra Junior Football League the following year with just two teams — Under 11s and Under 13s. While wins were rare in that first season, the experience laid the foundations for a strong, community-focused club built on learning, resilience and respect.
The very next year, both teams won premierships — the beginning of a proud Bullants tradition.
From those early days of 25 players and weekend Auskick sessions, the club has grown to more than 300 players across 14 teams — including our Under 14 Girls side in 2025 and a growing number of female players coming through Auskick.
Our players come from more than 40 local schools and we are proud to represent our diverse and vibrant community, with families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Over the years, the Bullants have celebrated numerous premierships and individual achievements, with players going on to represent the Yarra Junior Football League Interleague squads, Northern Knights (U18 Talent League), the Preston Bullants Amateur Football Club and VFL all the way through to the highest levels of football in the AFL.
Yet our greatest success remains our culture — a safe, inclusive and welcoming club that develops great players and great people, united by pride in being part of the Preston Bullants family.
Club Song
(to the tune of the Hawthorn Football Club Song)
We're the MIGHTY PRESTON BULLANTS
We're the team in RED and WHITE
We play this game and we love to win
That's what our spirits all about "AT PRESTON"
We're the team that can't be beaten
As we rise to win the flag
All for one and one for all
We're the MIGHTY BULLANTS
BULLANTS for now and ever more
"GO BULLANTS"
Our committee
Our club is run entirely by passionate volunteers who keep the Bullants spirit alive — from coaching and managing teams to running events and firing up the barbecue. The Committee takes this to the next level, looking after governance and reporting, trying to grow the club, making sure we are on top of the latest policies and direction from the AFL and YJFL, liaising with Council
We’re so grateful for the time, energy and heart our volunteers give each season. Particularly, our committee members listed below
If you want to understand a bit more about our governance, you can download the constitution here, or read our Strategic Plan or our latest Annual Report.
President
John Pappas
Vice President
Tony Fong
Treasurer
Ben Thompson
Secretary
Ellen Corovic
General Committee
Sheri Burmeister, Uniforms
Carolyn Jones, Child Safe Officer
Adam Lancastor, Sponsorship
Gavin McLean, Registrations
Kate Nicolazzo, Grants / Website
Patrick Thomas, Girls Football
Sophie Bogdis, Events
Ray Clarke, Property Steward
There are still plenty of roles to fill, and we always need more hands on deck — so if you can help in any way, big or small, we’d love to hear from you!
We specifically need the following roles filled.
- Canteen Coordinator
- Auskick Liaison (PAID)
- Ground Management Coordinator (PAID)
- Supplementary Umpire Coordinator (U8, U9 and U10)
If any of these look like a fit for you, please email us.
