Strong representation across all senior and veteran competitions for Chirnside Park once again in season 2026. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 2nd (13-3, 187.91%) Best and Fairest: Chaz Clavant Leading Goal Kicker: Josh Swift (71 Goals) Another strong Home and Away season that unfortunately fell short of the ultimate goal of the senior premiership. The Panthers finished the year in second, locking in a double chance before going out in straight sets. Chirnside Park’s a

By Josh Ward. The Bloods had one of its most successful seasons in the past decade, bringing home plenty of silverware to Warrandyte Recreation Reserve. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 1st (14-1-1, 222.29%) Leading Goalkicker: Gabriel Stumpf (94 goals in 18 games) Summary It was a near flawless season for the Bloods who entered 2026 under new leadership in the form of dual Doncaster East premiership player Jake Whitling Starting the season off with a big loss at the hands o

By Josh Ward. The Sharks showed patches of promise in their return from the wilderness and in their first venture into Division 4. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 6th (5-10, 99.48%) Best and Fairest: Mitch Wilkinson Leading Goalkicker: Thomas McGowan (67 goals in 16 games) Summary Following a season in recess, the Sharks made a return in Division 4, a division they had not competed in during their long and storied history in the EFNL. It started off promisingly with three t

By Ryan Long. A historic second-season in the Eastern Football Netball League for the Bullants as they featured in their first-ever senior finals series and first senior Grand Final. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 3rd (12-4, 251.78%) Best and Fairest: Josh Sticca Leading Goal Kicker: Will Rimmington (61 Goals) In just their second year in the Eastern Football Netball League, Bulleen Templestowe played off in the first-ever senior Grand Final. The Bullants, who missed

The Eastern Football Netball League Eastland and Deakin University Team of the Year squads have been selected for season 2025, with the final teams to be announced live at tonight's Chandler Medal. Premier Men's Lachie Young (Balwyn) Jimmy Miller (Balwyn) Caleb Van Oostveen (Berwick) Ashton Williamson (Berwick) Matt Nelson (Berwick) Toby Wooller (Blackburn) Benjamine Worme (Blackburn) Ryley Stoddart (Blackburn) Josh Schache (Doncaster East) Kai Owens (Doncaster East) Taylin

By Josh Ward. After 24 years, East Ringwood have returned to the summit of the EFNL after defeating Rowville by five points in a gripping Premier Division Grand Final at Jubilee Park. In front of a packed Jubilee Park crowd, the Roos were able to hold off a late Hawks surge to win 10.5 (65) to 8.12 (60). It marks a first top flight premiership for East Ringwood since their famous 2002 flag against East Burwood as well as a second premiership in the past five years. Tris

By Ryan Long. East Ringwood meets Rowville in the first Premier Grand Final held at Jubilee Park since the 1997 Division One decider between the Roos and Eagles. After a heartbreaking loss in the 2024 Grand Final, East Ringwood return to the big dance with an opportunity to win their first senior premiership in the top division of the league since 2002. Paul Griffiths has stepped into the senior coaching position this year, with a 16-2 record, before defeating Rowville

By Josh Ward. A final quarter blitz from North Ringwood has seen them mark a return to Premier Division after they defeated Mitcham by 21 points at Pinks Reserve. Trailing by 20 points at three quarter time, the Saints kicked seven goals to nil in the last as they marched to a first senior premiership since 2014 with a 12.6 (78) to 7.15 (57) victory over the Tigers. The Saints sixth senior flag marks a return to the Premier Division, which they last competed in 2022, as w

By Josh Ward. Surrey Park’s meteoric rise up the Division’s is set to continue into 2027 after defeating Templestowe by 22 points in the Division 2 Grand Final at Walker Park. The Panthers were in control of the contest from the outset, eventually winning 11.16 (88) to a plucky Templestowe outfit, who finished on 9.12 (66). Saturday’s result marks a third premiership in the last four years for James Kenworthy’s men, punching their ticket to Division 1 footy in 2027. Jac

By Josh Ward. Both Mitcham and North Ringwood will be out to return to the Premier Division when they duel for the Division 1 premiership this Sunday at Pinks Reserve. Neil Winterton’s men qualified first for the decider after winning a tight Second Semi Final by nine points at Tormore Reserve to make it eight finals wins in a row. North Ringwood then followed up that loss with a 14-point victory over Park Orchards in last Sunday’s Preliminary Final, booking their first G

The two best sides of Division 2 are set to duke it out this Saturday at Walker Park to see who will earn promotion to Division 1 for next season. Surrey Park enter as warm favourites having won their second semi-final encounter with the Dockers by 20 points to qualify first for the decider. Templestowe then responded to that defeat with a 52-point triumph in their preliminary final contest with a red-hot Waverley Blues outfit. Beau Mitchener starred in the victory with

In an up-and-down Grand Final from start to finish, Warrandyte have completed a near flawless season with a 15-point victory over a gallant Bulleen Templestowe at East Ringwood Reserve. Having trailed midway through the final quarter, the Bloods kicked the last three goals of Sunday’s Division 4 decider to claim a 14.9 (93) to 10.18 (78) victory over the Bullants. It completed a perfect day for the Bloods who also won the Reserves & 19s flags against Kilsyth and the Bulla

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By Josh Ward. Donvale have broken through the damn wall that had built over the past few years after defeating The Basin in Saturday afternoon’s Division 3 Grand Final by 74 points at Wally Tew Reserve. Following years of heartache on the big stage, the Magpies were able to break through for its first premiership in three years with a 15.17 (107) to 5.3 (33) win over the Bears. It added to a hugely successful day for Donvale as its reserves won a fourth consecutive flag w

On Monday evening, the Eastern Football Netball League hosted the 2026 Junior Presentation Night at Crossways. A fantastic evening saw the top three of each junior division from the Under 11's to Under 18's awarded on stage. Croydon Junior Football Club were recognised for the season, chosen as this year's Gordon Parker Best Conducted Club award. Thank you to Crossways for hosting the evening, a fifth consecutive season that the awards night has been hosted at the venue. A bi

By Josh Ward. It’s the ever-reliable Warrandyte looking to follow in Whitehorse and Scoresby’s footsteps taking on the fairytale story that is Bulleen Templestowe in this year’s Division 4 decider. The Bloods qualified first after defeating Chirnside Park in the division’s second semi, with a strong second term enough for them to qualify for their first Grand Final in 11 years. Gabriel Stumpf kicked four goals in that contest, increasing his season tally to 93, while Josh

Donvale is out to rewrite recent history when they take on a Basin side looking to make a return to Division 2 in this week’s Division 3 decider at Wally Tew Reserve. The Vales qualified for an astonishing fifth consecutive Grand Final a fortnight ago with a two-goal triumph over The Basin. Following that loss, the Bears regrouped and once again put Upper Ferntree Gully to the sword, recording a 32-point win and holding the Kings to just two goals for the contest. That

By Josh Ward. The opening weekend of Premier Division finals action didn’t disappoint as Rowville booked a date with destiny whilst Blackburn kept its premiership aspirations alive. Strong crowds packed into Jubilee Park on the Saturday and then to Berwick’s Edwin Flack Reserve on the Sunday to catch the Premier Division Qualifying and Elimination Finals. At Jubilee in the Qualifying Final, Rowville were made to earn their victory over an exuberant Vermont outfit. They

Two stories. One premiership. On centre stage in the Premier Division Grand Final for season 2026 is two clubs chasing their own history. Park Orchards are one victory away from completing a historic three-peat after last year’s thrilling Premier Division premiership win over South Belgrave, and 2024’s Division One victory over North Ringwood. Boronia too will chase their own slice of history, playing off in their first Premier Division Grand Final. The Hawks have storm

The undefeated Balwyn Tigers are set to meet a Roos side that are on a roll coming into Grand Final Day. Balwyn, in just their second season in the Senior Women’s competition, went through the Home and Away season undefeated, 14-0, before defeating Knox in the Qualifying Final to advance through to their first Grand Final. Senior Coach Penny Cula-Reid has led the club extremely well. The former Collingwood VFLW Premiership Coach has brought a wealth of experience and know