By Christopher Kourtis.   Balwyn’s senior men’s program enter 2026 with aims of a three-peat in Premier Division, while their senior women’s side will look for similar finals success in just their second year of existence.   The Tigers sealed back-to-back Premier Division premierships in 2025, coming from behind to beat Blackburn in a brilliant Grand Final.   If they want to make it three-straight, they’ll have to do so without some of their greatest clubmen of recent history

By Josh Ward. After putting together their strongest season to date in the EFNL, the KangaRams are eager to make further history in the highly-competitive Division 4 this coming season.   Ben Oakes’ side claimed seven wins last season, defeating sides such as Kilsyth, Warrandyte and eventual premiers Whitehorse Pioneers along the way.   However they fell just match ratio (and percentage) short of playing a historic first senior men’s finals series for the club, with a final r

By Josh Ward. After a promising 2025, the Hawks senior men’s and women’s look set to contend once again this coming season.   Boronia’s return to the second tier of the EFNL men’s competition was fruitful, finishing in fourth place with nine wins. However they bowed out in the first weekend of finals to eventual preliminary finalist North Ringwood by 55 points.   Three-time Hawks premiership coach Matt Clark has re-signed for a ninth season at the helm, saying that the group

By Christopher Kourtis.   South Belgrave’s senior men’s side face new horizons in the season ahead, as the senior women’s side are out for redemption after coming agonisingly close to conquering Premier Division in 2025.   The Saints are the new kids on the block in the EFNL’s topflight of the Senior Men's competition, having earned promotion to Premier Division.   South Belgrave enter the competition with momentum, having dominated Division One last year. The club went throu

The Eastern Football and Netball League is seeking applicants for the position of Netball Competitions and Operations Lead. Description Eastern Football & Netball League (EFNL) The Eastern Football and Netball League (EFNL) is one of Australia’s largest and most respected community sporting leagues - and Netball is a core pillar of our future. With strong foundations, a passionate community, and a clear growth agenda centred on participation, we’re now looking for a Netball C

The Eastern Football Netball League is seeking a Netball Venue Manager ahead of the 2026 season. This casual position requires the successful applicant to work on Friday nights from March – September at various indoor stadium venues across the Eastern Region. View more information below:

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

The Eastern Football Netball League has released all five of the Senior Men's fixtures for the 2026 EFNL season. The major highlight is the return of both the Doncaster and Nunawading Football Clubs, entering Division Four next season. Officially, the 2026 season will kick off on Friday, 3rd April (Good Friday) with a Premier Division Grand Final Rematch between Balwyn and Blackburn at Balwyn Park, and Rowville's clash with South Belgrave at Belgrave Sth Recreation Reserve in

The Eastern Football Netball League has released the 2026 Division Four Senior Men’s fixture and is pleased to announce the return of both the Doncaster Football Club and Nunawading Football Club.   Division Four will expand to a nine-team competition with the return of the Nunawading Lions and Doncaster Sharks.   Both clubs did not field a senior team the 2025 Eastern Football Netball League Senior Men’s season, and the league is thrilled to welcome back both to the competit

A dynasty in the making, the Tigers completed back-to-back premierships in Premier Division, while debuting their Senior Women's side in the competition. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 3rd (12-6, 119.03%) Leading Goalkicker: Jack Tillig (43 Goals) Summary: Back-to-back premiers! Balwyn’s spectacular finals form continued in 2025 with three crucial finals wins to secure their second senior premiership in two years. The Tigers were big on the recruitment front ahead of the seaso

By Christopher Kourtis.   Vermont Football Netball Club had a terrific season. Whilst their top football sides struggled at times, their development side and multiple netball teams had premiership glory in 2025.    SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder position: 7 th , 8-10 Leading goal kicker: Sam Weideman (29 goals) Best and Fairest: Lachie Johns   An injury-interrupted season saw Vermont cut adrift from finals contention.    The side struggled to field a consistent line-up. A top-

For the first time since 2019, Scoresby FNC will have Under 17.5s return to the club. Scoresby FNC has not had a junior presence in the EFNL since the 2019 season where they fielded a team in the Under 17's. With the club has rebuiling over the last three years with two senior premierships and the return of the Under 19s program. The Magpies now look to continue their growth into the future with the establishment of a brand new Under 17.5 team. However this isn’t a solo missi

A new-look younger Bulls outfit impressed many in season 2025, only just missing out on a finals appearance. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 6 th   (9-9, 83.30%) Leading Goalkicker: Josh Stern (32 Goals) Best and Fairest:  Lachie McDonnell   Summary: One of the surprise teams this season, bouncing back well after losing a series of key players at the end of the off-season.   The Bulls were predicted by many to regress this season, with a lot of pressure mounting on an overall y

Overcoming a slow start, South Croydon's Senior Men's side came home strong for a finals spot, while both Senior Women's sides featured in the finals. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 5th (9-9, 89.10%) Leading Goalkicker: Tom Sheridan (48 Goals) Summary: A big turnaround mid-season saw the Dogs reverse an 0-5 start to make the 2025 finals series. After making a semi-final last season, the side were slow out of the blocks, a 103-point loss to East Ringwood in Round One was the st

By Josh Ward. It was a brief return to Premier Division for the Tigers while its senior women came so close to yet another finals appearance.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 10th (1-17, 65.98%) Leading Goalkicker: Lucas Marro (26 goals in 18 games) Best and Fairest: Jesse Uren Summary A tough return to the top flight for the Tigers, with injuries, departures and unavailabilities seeing them finish at the foot of the Premier Division table.   Their first win evaded them in the

By Christopher Kourtis.   Blackburn’s football department flexed its muscles in 2025, with the senior men’s team coming agonisingly close to Premier Division glory.    SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder position: 1 st , 16-2 Leading goal kicker: Toby Wooller (61 goals) Best and Fairest: Ryley Stoddart   Blackburn was the EFNL’s surprise package, unexpectedly rising up the ranks in Premier Division.    The Burners took the competition by storm, picking up consecutive wins against Ba

EASTERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Eastern Football Netball League Incorporated will be held at Fair Park Football Club at 7pm on Wednesday 3rd December 2025. The agenda for the AGM is provided below for your reference. AGENDA 1. OPEN MEETING: 2. PRESENT: 3. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: 4. CONFIRMATION OF PRIOR YEAR MINUTES: Confirmation of minutes from previous Annual Gener

Back-to-back strong finals saw Rowville reach the Preliminary Final for the fourth consecutive year, while the Netball program bring home a premiership Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 4th (10-8, 123.79%) Leading Goalkicker: Maverick Taylor Summary: An up-and-down Home and Away season for the Hawks finished with a strong performance in the finals, securing a fourth consecutive Preliminary Final. Four wins in four rounds to start the year against strong opposition saw Rowville bu

Injuries and consistency once again marred a Doncaster East season that promised so much in the offseason   Senior Men’s Ladder: 8th (7-11, 91.47%) Leading Goalkicker: Josh Schache (67 goals in 18 games) Best and Fairest: Lachlan Waddell Summary - Despite missing out on finals for a second consecutive season there were some improvements for the Lions, this time finishing with seven wins and two games outside of the top five.   They started off in solid fashion, sitting with f