By Josh Ward. East Ringwood have sent a powerful message to the EFNL Premier Division of what they’re capable of after defeating a weakened Rowville by 62 points at Seebeck Oval. Paul Griffiths squad put together one of, if not its best performance of season 2026, keeping Rowville to 4.7 (31) whilst kicking 13.13 (91) themselves. The game came to an early ending, with star forward Mav Taylor suffering a severe leg injury which resulted in an ambulance coming to the ground

A special milestone this weekend as EFNL and South Croydon legend Dano King plays game number 350. Wearing the famous three-quarter-length sleeves, King runs out for Game 350 this Saturday Afternoon at Cheong Park as the Dogs take on Balwyn. An incredible achievement for one of the league’s all-time greats, reaching a milestone that very few before him have achieved. It’s a resume that consolidates King as the greatest player in the club’s history. Dual premiership player, th

It was another season-defining round for the Senior Men's competition as the race for the finals continues to heat up. We take a look at each side's run home and project the potential first week of the finals match up's. Premier Division 1. East Ringwood (13-1, 170.68%) Round 15: Rowville (A) Round 16: South Belgrave (H) Round 17: Vermont (H) Round 18: Doncaster East (A) With Rowville’s loss to Blackburn on the weekend, East Ringwood looks almost certain to finish on top

By Josh Ward. Park Orchards have moved into third on the Division 1 table after overcoming a gallant Wantirna South outfit by 19-points last Saturday at Walker Reserve. After starting the game off strongly, the Sharks were able to hold sway to secure a 14.8 (92) to 10.13 (73) victory over the Devils. Paris Harvie’s men now move half a game clear of Wantirna South in third spot on the Division 1 table heading into the final three rounds of the season. They were once agai

The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) and Outer East Football Netball (OEFN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore merging their competitions into a single, unified league spanning football and netball across Melbourne's eastern region. The agreement marks the first formal step toward establishing a long-term, sustainable and inclusive community sporting model for the region, designed to strengthen community connections, expand participation at ever

By Josh Ward. Warrandyte have strengthened their grip on the Division 4 minor premiership after defeating Bulleen Templestowe by five points at Ted Ajani Reserve. In what was an early finals preview, the Bloods kicked the final two goals to secure an 8.16 (64) to 8.11 (59) win over the Bullants on their home deck. Those last two goals from Warrandyte came off the boot of rising star forward Gabriel Stumpf, who kicked three goals from 10 scoring shots. He was influential

Last week, the Eastern Football Netball League Under 15 Boys and Girls Interleague teams travelled to Sydney to tour AFL facilities and play off in a round-robin against the GWS and Sydney Swans academy sides. An opportunity for our young Interleague stars to experience a glimpse of what it’s like playing at the AFL level. The group toured the Sydney Swans HQ and the Sydney Cricket Ground, hearing from Swans AFL Assistant Coaches, Amon Buchanan and Mark McVeigh. The two e

A very tight Division One top four makes for a fascinating finish to the season with one side set to be the unlucky team that misses the double chance, while Division Four becomes wide open as new premiership contenders emerge! We take a look at each side's run home and predict who finishes where, who's likely to play finals and who's in relegation strife! Premier Division 1. East Ringwood (12-1, 176.05%) Round 14: Berwick (H) Round 15: Rowville (A) Round 16: South Belgra

By Josh Ward. Mitcham has reaffirmed its Division One premiership credentials after defeating top-of-the-table North Ringwood in a scrappy affair at Quambee Reserve. After just seven goals were kicked up to three quarter time, both sides combined to kick seven in the last, with the two-time Division 1 premiers kicking five of those goals to secure a 9.4 (58) to 5.10 (40) victory over the Saints. The result means Neil Winterton’s men remain in third despite Park Orchards a

Just six weeks left in four of the five Senior Men's season for 2026! We take a look at each side's run home and predict who finishes where, who's likely to play finals and who's in relegation strife! Premier Division 1. East Ringwood (11-1, 176.65%) Round 13: Blackburn (A) Round 14: Berwick (H) Round 15: Rowville (A) Round 16: South Belgrave (H) Round 17: Vermont (H) Round 18: Doncaster East (A) With just one loss all season, East Ringwood is still in the box seat for th

The Victorian metropolitan football leagues of Victoria are united in expressing our deepest sympathies following the tragic incident that occurred during a Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Reserves match on the weekend. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the family and loved ones of the individual involved, as well as the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, spectators and the wider football community who have been impacted by this devastating event. A

By Josh Ward. Rowville has maintained its stronghold on second spot of the Premier Division table with a comfortable 35-point victory over Vermont at Seebeck Oval. In front of a strong crowd at their home deck, the Hawks started and finished the game off strongly to secure a 15.11 (101) to 9.12 (66) victory against an in-form Eagles. It capped off a special day for two-time Rowville premiership player Matt Davey, who celebrated his 250th senior game in what was a standalo

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The 2026 Eastern Football Netball League Finals Series venues are officially locked in for the senior and veteran competitions, with a new location for Premier Division Senior Men’s. Jubilee Park will host the 2026 Premier Division Senior Men’s Grand Final Day on September 19th. It’s the first time that the venue has hosted the top division since the 1997 Grand Final held between Vermont and East Ringwood, and the first time it’s been away from Bayswater Oval since the 2000 s

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A group of leading coaches and executive staff from across the United States were given a firsthand look at Australian community football during a recent visit to Melbourne, highlighted by a day at an Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL). Facilitated through the collaborative efforts of RDK Sports, the EFNL and Vermont Football Club, the visit provided the delegates with a unique opportunity to experience the passion, professionalism and community aspect of the EFNL. The d

By Josh Ward. It's a clash of the titans in this weekend’s Deakin Uni Match of the Round as the last two premiers of the Premier Division go head-to-head at Domeney Reserve. Both the Sharks and Bulldogs enter this game with eight wins and a loss each, with the winner to move a game clear atop the Premier Division table. Park Orchards have continued to be consistent in the top flight, with their last four wins against the bottom four sides coming by an average margin of 70 poi

By Ryan Long. Norwood ended a two-year losing streak, knocking off Bayswater this Saturday at Mullum Mullum Reserve by 16 points. An exciting day for the club, putting an end to a 38-game losing streak; the last senior win dating back to Round Six, 2024 in Premier Division with a two-point win against Noble Park. Both clubs entered the Round Nine clash looking for their first win of the year. It was Norwood who jumped out of the blocks with a four-goal-to-zip first term, domi

Two big former AFL stars are set to hit the field tomorrow afternoon in the Eastern Football Netball League. Port Adelaide’s 387 game star Travis Boak will trade the teal, white and black for the red and the black as he joins Blackburn, while St. Kilda and Western Bulldogs former key forward Josh Bruce will take the field for the Norwood FNC. Blackburn face South Belgrave at Morton Park tomorrow afternoon in another big Premier Division clash. They add in an AFL great in

By Ryan Long. The Demons made it three wins in four weeks on Saturday afternoon as they move into the fifth spot on the Division One Ladder. Montrose defeated previous ladder leaders Mitcham on Saturday by 48 points, 14.13 97 to 7.7 49. It was the Tigers who jumped out of the blocks first with three goals to one in the opening term. But the visitors were held scoreless in the second term as Montrose kicked five unanswered goals. 19 Inside 50s to seven, Montrose capitalised