On 27 March 1900, the MJFA decided on a change of name to the Metropolitan Football Association (MFA).[4] MJFA president Lawrence Adamson believed that his association was now a senior competition and the "junior" label no longer applied.[5][6]
Adamson brokered a deal that the existing MFA (of 1899) became the MJFA, giving his MJFA (of 1892) the "Metropolitan Football Association" name.[5][7]
Despite this, various newspaper reports from 1900 until 1912 still use the MJFA (or simply "Metropolitan Junior Association") name when referring to Adamson's competition.[14] Most consensus is that "MJFA" in this time period refers to the now-VAFA, and the VAFA's official history continues to use the MJFA name until 1912.[15][16]
Source: [22][23][24] (P) Premiers; (W) Club withdrew
Grand Final
At the time, the MJFA premiership was decided by the best overall record for the season. In the event of a tie, a playoff match would have been held.[25]
↑ "The Record". Trove. Record. 7 April 1900. p.3. Retrieved 13 August 2024. At a committee meeting of the South Melbourne Football Club held on Thursday evening last, it was unanimously agreed to establish a team to be known as the South Melbourne Juniors. They will compete for the Metropolitan Association Premieiship, and be under the joint management of the South Melbourne Football and Cricket Clubs.
Known as the Metropolitan Junior Football Association from 1892−1911; known as the Metropolitan Amateur Football Association from 1912−1932
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