After eight years with the Eastern Football Netball League, including four as Netball Co-Ordinator, Alice Cook will be finishing in her role with the league. Alice has played a key role in the growth of EFNL netball, helping expand competitions, increase participation, and create new development pathways for players, umpires and coaches. Highlights include the launch of the Summer Netball competition and EFNL’s first representation at Netball Victoria’s Association Championsh

By Ryan Long. An exciting opportunity awaits former Eastern Football Netball League Goal Umpire, James Rizio, as he prepares for his umpiring debut at AFL level. Last November, James Rizio was promoted from the VFL to the AFL Goal Umpires List for the 2026 season. It’s marked over a decade of hard work and persistence, including eight years of umpiring at the VFL level, to achieve the AFL promotion. After receiving the call from the Head AFL Goal Umpiring Coach, Rizzio descri