Doncaster East have stayed true to form in 2020 and have gone hard on the recruiting front bringing some more AFL and VFL talent to Zerbes Reserve.
Carlton mid-season draft pick Josh Deluca, Essendon and Fremantle Ruckman Zac Clarke and Gold Coast, St Kilda and Richmond midfielder Maverick Weller have all signed for the Lions ahead of their first foray into the Premier Division.
Meanwhile Brock McLean departs after back to back flags with the Lions, heading to Shepparton for season 2020 (or 2021).
| In | ||
| Player | Club | Competition |
| Justin Coombe | St Francis Xavier OC | VAFA |
| Josh Bird | Woden | AFL Canberra |
| Josh Deluca (VFL) | Carlton | AFL |
| Dean Risvanis | Whitehorse Pioneers | EFNL |
| Zac Clarke | Essendon | AFL |
| Maverick Weller | Richmond | AFL |
| Matthew Kakaflikas | North Ringwood | EFNL |
| Jack Martin | Balwyn | EFNL |
| Sam McLarty | North Ringwood | EFNL |
| Out | ||
| Player | Club | Competition |
| Josh Gordon | Coldstream | EFNL |
| Brock McLean | Shepparton | Golburn |
| Lachlan Steele | Eley Park | VAFA |
