Committee
Adam Micmacher
Club President
Adam has been associated with the AJAX Football Club since joining the Junior Club in 1975 having played over 100 games with both the Junior Club and the Senior Club.
He is now enjoying supporting his four children to so the same with his two eldest boys and daughter currently playing at the Senior Club and his youngest son at the Junior club.
Adam takes on the role of Club President for 2026 and is excited to move into this important role.
By day, Adam is an accountant working as the managing partner for the accounting firm of Lowensteins Arts Management. He has worked with the organisation since 1987 and has thoroughly enjoyed the journey from lowly shlepper to a partner. In 1996 he was given the opportunity to head up the NSW practice which saw him move to Sydney and live there till the end of 2010.
Now back in Melbourne, and spending most weekends watching his children’s sporting activities through the whole Maccabi umbrella
He is keen to give back to the club that has provided him with so many wonderful memories, friendships and trophies along the way. He sees the AJAX football club as the cornerstone of the Jewish sporting community and his aim is to try to ensure that as many Jewish boys and girls find their way to the club to not only wear the AJAX jumper, but more importantly, to enjoy their participation as part of the club
0418 897 788
Alida Lipton
Immediate Past President
Alida's connection with football began 20 years ago when her two sons played Auskick with AJAX. They continued to play every age/year with the Junior Club until U17, both winning premierships as juniors. She assisted their teams wherever possible, First Aid Trainer at matches, organising social events and junior parental rostering duties.
With youngest son Toby in the Senior Men's Team, she joined the committee in 2019 bringing her Administrative skills and commitment to the Club. She has previously served on the Maccabi AJAX Swimming Club as Secretary, having competed as a junior & open athlete.
As Co-President in 2022 and President 2023-2025 she is excited for the Club to continue to flourish, grow and be an integral part of the local Jewish community as well as successful in the sporting community.
She believes in the importance of teamwork both on and off the field and her love of sport and passion for Maccabi strengthens her drive to contribute to the Club every way possible.
Alida is a Support worker as well as a practicing Yoga & Meditation teacher and uses many of these skills in every day life.
Craig Joel
Vice President
Craig joined AJAX Senior Football Club in 2014 and as well as being the Vice President since 2016, he is also the Team Manager of the Development Team since 2015.
Craig played little league with AJAX in its formation years, and school football with Wesley College.
His sons Brandon and Andrew play with the senior club, which may be one of the reasons we are fortunate to have Craig on the committee.
Outside of the Club, Craig is Director at Joelcorp Pty Ltd where his interests are in Property investment.
He is also a lover of fishing and classic cars.
Susan Miller
Secretary
Susan Miller brings a strong passion for community football and valuable experience in sports administration to her role as Club Secretary at AJAX Football Club. She first became involved with AJAX as Team Manager of the Sunday Thirds, where her organisation, reliability and genuine care for the group quickly stood out.
Professionally, Susan spent five years working at the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), gaining extensive experience across media, communications, event management and commercial partnerships. Her time at the VAFA strengthened her commitment to nurturing community sport and provided a strong foundation in what makes amateur football environments thrive.
Susan is passionate about fostering an inclusive, connected and well-run club environment, and is excited to contribute to the continued growth and connection of the AJAX community.
Outside of football, Susan is a keen swimmer and loves getting to a pilates class.
Simon Donath
Treasurer
Simons' background is in finance where he became a Chartered Accountant and worked for Price Waterhouse both in Melbourne and New York. Over the past 20 years, Simon has been a successful entrepreneur setting up businesses in the food retail, wholesale, manufacturing sectors.
He played over 80 games for AJAX as a junior and has been a passionate supporter of the AJAX Football Club for over 15 years regularly coming to watch games as a spectator.
Together with lovely wife Sarah, he has two kids, aged 24 and 20 who are also involved in the community.
Simon is looking forward to the next phase in the Club.
Albert Peker
Committee
Jeff Israel
Committee
Jeffrey began his AJAX football club journey as a junior footballer and made a short comeback to play a couple of seasons with the seniors in his mid twenties. Jeff is very passionate about supporting Jewish sports and has previously held roles on the Maccabi AJAX Cricket Club Committee including 3 years as President. He has coached his son's junior AJAX football team for 4 seasons, finishing off with a flag. Jeff's return to the senior cub came via his son Jonty's involvement running water for the seniors.
Jeff is keen to see all members of the community given the opportunity to be part of the club, and last season he headed up the AJAX All Abilities football program, and it is this role that brought him back to the Committee, as he is trying to encourage the inclusion of the all abilities in the club as an on going opportunity to train and perhaps play representing AJAX Football Club.
Outside football Jeff's passions are motor sport, drifting and cricket. He owns and runs McKinnon discount Tyres.
Jason Wrobel
Committee
Jason is no stranger to AJAX having played and named B&F in 1993 and served as Club Captain 1994-1995.
His passion and dedication to the community is strong and with two of his sons playing senior football.
Andrew Shenker
General Manager
We welcome Andrew back to the committee. As Life Member of both AJAX Amateur Football Club and AJAX Junior Football Club and former Vice President, Andrew brings his wealth of football knowledge as well as Community contacts and passion back to the Club.
The newly formed role as General Manager Operations gives us the ability to operate on a professional level.
Former Committee member, player and dual Premiership Coach 1998 & 1999 both in Premier D Grade, Andrew is well rounded and an asset to the Club.
Outside of football apart from his family and Baxter (his dog!) he loves to watch, talk, and breath anything AFL.
0422 793 359
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AJAX AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB
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