Brett Rowe to become Ringwood's longest serving senior coach

Ringwood Senior Coach Brett Rowe passes another milestone this weekend, coaching his 130th senior game. Rowe becomes the longest serving senior coach in the club's 129 year history, surpassing club legend Rod Allison's long time record of 129 games coached. An icon of the Ringwood Football Netball Club, Brett Rowe has guided the club to three Senior Grand Finals and a Minor Premiership in 2021 in a covid affected season. Back in 2024, he coached game number 100 for Ringwood,

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2026 Interleague Final Squads

The official Junior Interleague squads have been finalised for the 2026 AFL Vic Metro Junior Development Series. Selected players in this year's squads will be presented with their jumpers by the Interleague Coaching group at Pinks Reserve on Monday, the 25th May, 2026. The final squads below for each side has been finalised for the Under 15 Boys, Under 15 Girls, Under 14 Boys and Under 14 Girls.

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AFL Umpire Nick Jankovskis joins junior umpire James Gunther

An Eastern Football Netball League junior clash at Morton Park today will showcase a special moment for the league's junior umpiring space, as AFL umpire Nick Jankovskis partners with emerging junior umpire James Gunther. The duo will take charge of the U12A clash between Blackburn and North Ringwood at 10am this morning, providing a unique opportunity and experience for James to have AFL experience on the field as mentorship. Jankovskis has established himself as a key umpir

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Ferntree Gully Heritage Round

Ferntree Gully Heritage Jumper R4 2nd May, 2026 The Ferntree Gully Football Club has a proud and rich history which spans for over 130 years and were established in 1892. In 1938 the FTGFC changed to a new jumper after the completion of the 1937 season going from the Navy blue and light blue band to a Light Blue and Navy Insignia. FTG won the 1938 Premiership in the new Jumper design. The Insignia was later changed at the completion of 1948 season. In 1949 we added the Navy

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EFNL Partners with HITIQ to Support Player Safety

The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) is pleased to announce a new partnership with HITIQ. Through the partnership, EFNL clubs will have access to HITIQ PROTEQT, an advanced smart mouthguard system designed to monitor head impacts in real time. The technology can alert players and clubs to potential head injuries and guide users through a symptom assessment process, with access to telehealth support from concussion specialists if required. Importantly, the technology is

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2025 Premier Grand Final

Take an inside look at this year's Premier Division Senior Men's Grand Finalists, Balwyn and Blackburn and their preparation for the ultimate decider.

Hear from Balwyn premiership stars Charlie Haley and Jack Tillig as well as Blackburn Senior Coach Anthony Fagan, Mackenzie Doriean and Kade Answerth.

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Brett Rowe to become Ringwood's longest serving senior coach

Ringwood Senior Coach Brett Rowe passes another milestone this weekend, coaching his 130th senior game. Rowe becomes the longest serving senior coach in the club's 129 year history, surpassing club legend Rod Allison's long time record of 129 games coached. An icon of the Ringwood Football Netball Club, Brett Rowe has guided the club to three Senior Grand Finals and a Minor Premiership in 2021 in a covid affected season. Back in 2024, he coached game number 100 for Ringwood,

2026 Interleague Final Squads

The official Junior Interleague squads have been finalised for the 2026 AFL Vic Metro Junior Development Series. Selected players in this year's squads will be presented with their jumpers by the Interleague Coaching group at Pinks Reserve on Monday, the 25th May, 2026. The final squads below for each side has been finalised for the Under 15 Boys, Under 15 Girls, Under 14 Boys and Under 14 Girls.

Yarra Valley Water | Weekend Takeaways

By Ryan Long. Another big weekend of results in the Eastern Football Netball League, as Berwick emerged with one of the club's greatest road victories and a Premier Division Senior Women's draw adds more intrigue to the division. Berwick’s highest-ever score in the EFNL, as Wickers pile pain on Dogs For just the third time since joining the league in 2021, the Wickers have reached triple digits on Saturday. Berwick scored 22.16 148 on Saturday Afternoon as they put away Sou

AFL Umpire Nick Jankovskis joins junior umpire James Gunther

An Eastern Football Netball League junior clash at Morton Park today will showcase a special moment for the league's junior umpiring space, as AFL umpire Nick Jankovskis partners with emerging junior umpire James Gunther. The duo will take charge of the U12A clash between Blackburn and North Ringwood at 10am this morning, providing a unique opportunity and experience for James to have AFL experience on the field as mentorship. Jankovskis has established himself as a key umpir

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@mooroolbarkfc's Jye Peacock was in everything in the Mustangs clash with the Eagles, while @northringwoodfc star Aiden Begg continues to put up big numbers!

Head to EFNL YouTube to watch the full top five ranked @premierdata_ players of the weekend from Premier to Division Two, and to view the full weekly episode of EFNL Insight.

@ringwoodmazda Netball Leading Goal Shooters

Some big performers last weekend in the Netball competition.

@eastringwoodnc's Chloe North-Coombes was fantastic on Friday with 62 goals on the night!

View the leading goal shooters of all divisions.

Love the Game PremierData Stats

@waverleybluesfc star Kyle Viccars led the way this weekend with a 34 disposal, four goal game, leading the Blues to victory over the Magpies.

View some of the best stats from the weekend below or head to the EFNL app for more.

@sportscover_ Weekend Snaps

@ftgeaglesseniors had their first win in the Senior Men's comp for season 2026, when they defeated the Pioneers by five points on Saturday!

📸: @davisharriganphotos

Deakin University Female Footy Focus

@the_basin_fnc 's Senior Womens Coach Julia Baker joins the podcast this week after the Bears ended a 714 day streak without a victory, defeating Surrey Park on Saturday!

Hear from Julia as well as a full recap on Round Four via the spotify app.

@deakinuniversity Senior Women's Leading Goal Kickers

Another big performance from @blackburnfcw's Bernadette Canavan, now up to 16 goals for the season with an average of four per game.

View all six division leading goal kickers above!

WIN a $30,000 DREAMCOURT - Local sport starts at home. 🏉 🏀

From backyard kick-to-kick to shooting hoops after training, the best memories are made where families and friends come together.

As proud major partner of the EFNL, @eastland is giving one lucky winner the chance to create the ultimate home sporting space with a custom @dreamcourts court in your backyard!

🛍️ Spend $100 or more at Eastland and go into the draw to win a custom Dreamcourt in your backyard worth $30,000

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@eastland Senior Men's Leading Goal Kickers

Another seven on the weekend for @defclions's Josh Schache to take his total to 31 after just five games!

View the leading goal kickers for each division above!

@yvwater Player Spotlight

What a performance from @parkorchardsfnc's Jacob Price-Inglis on the weekend.

6 goals, 23 disposals and 153 @premierdata_ Ranking Points!

Win the Ultimate Footy Experience Thanks to Ringwood Mazda 🏉

We’re proud to have the support of @ringwoodmazda as a valued partner of our club community.

They’re all about creating unforgettable experiences on and off the road. To say thank you for being part of their journey, they’re giving our members the chance to WIN a premium game day experience.

You could SCORE 4 x Corporate Box tickets to an AFL match of your choice, complete with food, drinks and unbeatable views.

👉 Entering is easy – just submit your details via the link in our bio.

Thank you Ringwood Mazda for the ongoing support of our community!

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ROBEY NAMED RISING STAR

Congrats to Sullivan Robey, former @rowvillefc and @beacyjfc star, this week's AFL Rising Star award winner!

20 Disposals, 5 tackles and 4 clearances in @essendonfc's clash with the Giants.

@eastland Match of the Round Awards

@balwynfc's Alex Urban stood up on Saturday Afternoon in the Tigers nine-point win over South Belgrave, 32 disposals on the day, winning the @cryo_eastland Best on Ground award.

Sam Papas on senior debut for the Tigers won the @tobinbrothers Goal of the Day award!

@deakinuniversity 2026 Senior Women's Ladders

A fourth-straight win for @southcroydonfc in Premier Division, while @wpioneerswomens had their first win of the year, defeating the Eastern Devils.

View all six ladders above!

One of the great stories coming out of BCNA Round this weekend! 🩷

The @lysterfieldjuniorfootballclub's Under 12 Teal team paid tribute to a beloved mother of the club, Kat, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. The Wolves helping raise donations to the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

In great community support and spirit, the families of the @montrosefootball's Under 12s side also generously donated towards the cause.

Fantastic community spirit from both clubs with every dollar raised helps fund vital research and support services in the fight against breast cancer.

Find out more here or to donate: https://pinksportsday2026.bcna.org.au/ 🩷

@eastland 2026 Senior Men's Ladders

Three sides all remain undefeated in the Premier Division as the Roos and Hawks are due to meet this Saturday.

The entire top five of Division One sit with a record of 4-1, creating a two-game buffer on sixth place.

View all five division ladders above!

Happy Mothers Day!

We would like to wish a very happy mothers day to all of the mothers and grandmothers across the Eastern Football Netball League!

We hope it's a very special day for all.

@eastland EFNL Record

@southbelgravefnc recognise their rich history tomorrow afternoon as they celebrate their 80th year anniversary!

Read more in the EFNl Record as well as the full senior team lists and Match of the Round previews by heading to EFNL.org.au.

BCNA ROUND

This Mother's Day weekend is Breast Cancer Network Awareness Round for the Eastern Football Netball League.

Help support all Australians affected by Breast Cancer by showing your support and wearing pink this weekend and donating to the BCNA.

View more information HERE: https://pinksportsday.bcna.org.au/

Deakin University Senior Womens Weekend Fixture

Another big weekend in Premier Division as Domeney Reserve hosts the Grand Final Rematch between Park Orchards Football Netball Club and South Belgrave Football Netball Club!

View the full weekend's fixture above! 👆

@eastland Highlights

Brisbane Lions premiership hero, the Big O returned to the EFNL last Saturday.

30 disposals and 39 hit outs for @montrosefootball at Walker Reserve!

Eastland Senior Men's Weekend Fixture

Round Five in the Senior Men's competition kicks off tomorrow afternoon!

@southbelgravefnc celebrate their 80th year anniversary, while @wantirnasouthfc meet @northringwoodfc in yet another big Division One battle.

View all fixtures above!

@eastland and Deakin Uni Teams of the Week

Plenty of big performances last weekend including a seven-goal haul from Vermont's Madison Buszano, and ten players on the Senior Men's side with at least 30 disposals from the weekend.

View the teams below!

@eastland Match of the Round | @southbelgravefnc v @balwynfc

A special anniversary celebration for the South Belgrave Football Club as they celebrate their 80th year as a club.

Watch as they welcome Balwyn up to Belgrave South Recreation Reserve for the first time, all the action live from 1:15 PM this Saturday!

📸: @@fieldofviewphotography

A couple of the key off-season recruits are making the biggest impact at their new clubs, featuring in the top five highest ranked players of the weekend from Premier, Division One and Division Two.

Head to EFNL YouTube to watch the full top five on the latest episode of EFNL Insight.

@deakinuniversity Match of the Round

@ftgeaglesseniors take on @northringwoodfc Red this weekend in the Deakin University Match of the Round

First taking on third place in Division Three, catch all the action live this Saturday from 10:10am!

Parents can’t see every impact.

As EFNL mum Jacqui says, kids think about the next contest, the next quarter, the next game.
Parents think long term.

That’s why PROTEQT matters.

The PROTEQT Smart Mouthguard gives players and parents visibility after head impacts — so families have data to support safer decisions, not just guesswork.

EFNL players can get 50% off — save $200 on PROTEQT this season.

Visit hitiq.com/efnl to redeem now.

Make brain health part of your kit.

@yvwater Mark of the Week contender

@parkorchardsfnc high-flier Alex Macrokanis is no stranger to a big grab, he took another on Saturday against the Eagles!

Love the Game Not the Odds PremierData Stats

@northringwoodfc's Aiden Begg continues his dominance in the opening weeks of the season.

Plenty of key recruits from the off-season are off to flying starts at their new clubs including @defclions's Kai Owens, 31 disposal, 3 goal game, and @boroniahawksfnc's Jake Arundell's 34 disposal, 5 goal game!

View more by heading to the EFNL app.

Deakin University Female Footy Focus

Round Three in the Senior Women's side saw multiple big results in the Premier Division including a draw at Quambee Reserve between the Saints and Hawks!

Listen via the Spotify app or view HERE: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/2TQ69O1iU2b

📸: @davisharriganphotos

Ringwood Mazda Leading Goal Shooters

East Ringwood Football Club's Rory Barr is the first player to hit the 100 point mark for season 2026, 102 from two games!

View the top leading goal shooters for each division above!

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