It was a tough but at times promising season for the Rams senior men’s side while its netball program had another sound season.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position:  9th (5-12-1, 90.93%) Leading Goalkicker:  James Connellan (27 goals in 18 games) Best and Fairest:  Liam Patterson Summary - A season of what if for the Rams in Division 2 who, despite finishing ninth, showed signs of improvement under a third coach in as many seasons.   The opening half of the season saw Kyle Dove’s

By Josh Ward. Some promise shown in a year full of change for Lilydale’s senior men’s side whilst its netball program had some success.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position:  10th (2-16, 61.48%) Leading Goalkicker:  Josh White (28 goals in 16 games) Best and Fairest:  Riley Clausen Summary Whilst some promise was shown from the Falcons, it was an overall tough year for Lilydale who finished with a second wooden spoon in three years.   Things started off promisingly under new coach

By Ryan Long. Templestowe came up one-point short of the Division Two premiership, while the club celebrated the return of it's Senior Womens program that played off in the finals. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 1st (16-2) Leading Goalkicker: Andrew Fasanella (28 Goals)   Summary: It was a near-perfect season for the Dockers, who just missed out on a premiership by one point on a dramatic Grand Final Day at Walker Park. With the departure of Boronia from the division, the race

The Eastern Devils made it four consecutive finals appearances since joining the EFNL, this time falling short of a Grand Final. Senior Women’s (Premier Division) Ladder Position: Leading Goalkicker: Chloe Hunt (22 Goals)   Summary: For the first time since joining the Eastern Football Netball League, the Eastern Devils fell short of making the Grand Final.   In what was the tightest Premier Division competition we’ve had, the Devils had another strong season, making a fourth

By Josh Ward. It was another strong season for the Panthers, with their senior men’s, women’s and Division 2 Netball side falling just short of the ultimate prize.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position:  3rd (12-5-1, 112.43%) Leading Goalkicker:  Hayden Telford (48 goals in 21 games) Best and Fairest:  Jack Woods Summary: In their second new division in as many years the Panthers senior men’s side was yet again a key player towards the pointy end of the season.   James Kenworthy’s m

By Ryan Long. A third consecutive finals appearance for the Lions in a special year for the club, celebrating their centenary year.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 4 th  (9-1-8) Leading Goalkicker: Austin Dean (39 Goals)   Summary: A season full of highs and lows, Mulgrave qualified for their third consecutive finals series in Division Two.   It was a season to celebrate, the club’s centenary year placed the great history of the Mulgrave Football Club into the spotlight.   Th

By Josh Ward. A disappointing season for Coldstream’s senior men’s side while its senior women’s side had another stellar season and its netball program showed some promise.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position:  9th (4-14, 62.60%) Leading Goalkicker:  Darcy Carrigan (35 goals in 18 games) Best and Fairest:  Darcy Carrigan Summary It was a very different season this time around for the Cougars senior men’s in comparison to their 2024 campaign, only just avoiding the wooden spoon an

2025 saw Upper Ferntree Gully put together their best season of the 2020's, both senior sides making finals, the Senior Men's first final in almost a decade and the Netball program taking home a premiership. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 5th (10-8) Leading Goalkicker: Brodie Wilson (36 Goals)   Season Summary:   They were one of the big improvers in the 2025 season, returning to the finals for the first time since 2018 and their first finals win since 2016. Kris Fletcher took

By Josh Ward. It was yet another strong season for the Falcons across both football and netball, with its senior men’s and women’s sides making prelims while all three of their netball sides made finals.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position:  3rd (11-7, 113.06%) Leading Goalkicker:  Harrison Greaves (32 goals in 20 games) Best and Fairest:  Tom Weir Summary Knox’s senior men’s side were yet again contenders in Division 3 despite their depth being tested at times during the season.

By Christopher Kourtis.   Yet another chance gone begging - premiership glory eluded Donvale’s senior men’s side in another Grand Final, whilst the Senior Women’s team went through a season of rebuilding.   SENIOR MEN’S Ladder Position: 1st, 15-3 Leading Goal Kicker: Ethan Duncan (58 goals) Best and Fairest: Chris Tout Summary: A fourth Grand Final appearance in as many years, Donvale failed to earn promotion, losing by just two points. With Surrey Park out of the picture in

A new-look Ferntree Gully took the field this season under Patty Garrity, while the Senior Women consolidated their position in a new division. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 7th (7-11, 82.44%) Leading Goalkicker: Jaidyn Stephenson Season Summary: It was a year of change for Ferntree Gully, who had a new coach, a new list, and plenty of challenges in an up-and-down season. The Gully had appointed Patty Garrity as the new senior coach, and a significant change in the playing pe

By Christopher Kourtis.   They’ve only gone and done it again! Scoresby’s senior men’s have one-upped themselves by earning promotion to Division Two.   Senior Men’s Ladder position:  2 nd (15-3) Leading goal kicker:  Adam Amin (89 goals)   Scoresby have secured their second consecutive premiership, and with it, promotion into Division Two.    The Magpies were not to be intimidated by the new challenge of Division Three, starting their season off 7-1 by the time they met hea

By Josh Ward. A return to finals for the Bears senior men’s side whilst its senior women’s and netball programs showed some promise throughout 2025.   Senior Men’s Ladder Position:  4th (11-7, 97.38%) Leading Goalkicker:  Matthew Smit (29 goals in 19 matches) Season Summary: A return to finals in a new competition for the Bears who were one of the most improved sides in the EFNL this past season.   After snapping a 19-game losing streak in Round 2, The Basin would then win fo

By Christopher Kourtis. Silvan’s footballing program experienced a Jekyll-and-Hyde season, whilst their top netball side took out the premiership.   SENIOR MEN’S Ladder position:  6 th , 8-10 Leading goal kicker:  Matthew Low (44 goals) Best and Fairest:  Matteo D’Alfonso   Summary: It was nearly impossible to get a read on Silvan’s senior men’s side in 2025.   The Cats made Silvan Recreation Reserve a fortress, winning eight out of a possible nine games at home. On the other

Fairpark's return to Netball competition finished with a premiership triumph, while the Senior Men's promising second-half of the season wasn't enough to avoid relegation. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 10 th  (4-14) Leading Goalkicker: Mitch Neid (22 Goals)   Season Summary:   A much-improved second half of the year wasn’t enough to keep the Lions' survival in Division Three, finishing tenth on the ladder. At the end of Round 12, Fairpark had just one win next to their name.

By Christopher Kourtis.   Oakleigh District were stuck in limbo in season 2025, with the senior men’s side narrowly escaping relegation.   Senior Men’s Ladder position:  8 th , 5-13 Leading goal kicker:  Blake Pearson (50 goals)   Summary: Oakleigh District had a roller coaster ride in Division Three.    Despite the many ups and downs, however, they seemed to remain adrift – too far back to seriously make a finals push, yet too far ahead to be worried about relegation. The si

Forest Hill set their sights on regrouping this off-season, ready to close the gap between them and the top six of the division.   Senior...

By Ryan Long. A historic year for the Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, making a strong impression in their first-ever season in the Eastern...

The Bloods Senior Women's qualify for finals for the first time, while the Senior Men overturn a slow start to advance through to a...

It was a fourth consecutive finals appearance for Kilsyth’s senior men’s side while its senior women’s and netball programs continued to...