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EZYAIR 2026 Season Review | Upper Ferntree Gully
By Josh Ward. The Kings men’s program was yet again a contender in season 2026 at the Division 3 level while its senior women's and netball program added more flags to the Kings Park rafters. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 3rd (13-3, 186%) Leading Goalkicker: Josh Mason (31 goals in 18 games) Summary - Upper Gully’s steady yet upward trajectory continued in 2026 after playing finals for the first time since their 2016 premiership the year prior. Kris Fletcher’s men had a
Oct 8


Eastland 2026 Season Review | Fairpark
By Ryan Long. The new-look Lions had a hot start to life in Division Four, but came up short come finals time, while their Netball program went two from two on Grand Final Night. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 4th (11-5, 191.17%) Best and Fairest: Mitch Nied Leading Goal Kicker: Bryce Galvin (74 Goals) The highly fancied Lions were the talk of the off-season after a big recruiting haul as they entered Division Four for the first time since 2019. Mark Fisher took the r
Oct 6


2026 Eastern Football Netball League Chandler Medal Votes
For the first-ever time, the Eastern Football Netball League held it's Chandler Medal evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday, 22nd September. A wonderful opportunity for our senior competition to celebrate the conclusion of the season at the M.C.G during the AFL Grand Final Week. Ashton Williamson entered the history books as the first Berwick player to win the Chandler Medal. The star midfielder celebrating a fantastic season with the Chandler Medal honours. Jess
Oct 5


EFNL 2026 Team of the Year Squads
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
Sep 21


Saints come from clouds to snatch Division One premiership
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
Sep 15


2026 Eastland Division 2 Senior Men’s Grand Final Preview
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
Sep 8


Vales exorcise Grand Final demons with convincing triumph
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
Sep 7


Tigers make it seven finals wins in a row, Dees win a thriller!
By Josh Ward. It was a thrilling first weekend of finals action in Division 1 as Mitcham continued its unbelievable finals run and the Dees kept their season alive in a heartstopper at Pinks. Only 15 points separated the four sides that competed in the first weekend of what is a hotly anticipated Division 1 Finals Series. Saturday’s Qualifying Final was the biggest margin of the two, with Mitcham outlasting a fast-finishing Park Orchards at Tormore Reserve. The Tigers g
Aug 24


2026 Under 15A Boys Grand Final Preview
Under 15A Boys - East Ringwood Blue vs Mitcham Black @ Heights Reserve, 12:55pm East Ringwood look set to be challenged by an in-form Mitcham outfit this weekend in their U15A Grand Final in Mooroolbark. The Roos have lost just once this season against Lysterfield, whom they defeated in the Qualifying Final by 49 points to be the first side into the U15A decider. Luke Halson led the way in that win with three goals while star players Liam Grybas and Aaron Malone kicked
Aug 19


Panthers secure crucial win against plucky Cougars
By Josh Ward. Chirnside Park have boosted their top two aspirations in Division Four with a 22-point triumph over Kilsyth at Pinks Reserve. The Panthers took control of the contest from the outset, eventually recording an 8.16 (64) to 6.6 (42) victory over the Cougars. Justin Ficorilli’s men now look set to finish with the double chance, with Bulleen Templestowe having the bye this weekend and the Panthers facing second-last Forest Hill at home. For Kilsyth, while they’
Aug 10


YvWater | The Run Home
Two very tight relegation races, three divisions with season-defining games this weekend set to shape who plays finals and who misses! We take a look at each side's run home and project the potential first week of the finals match up's. Premier Division 1. East Ringwood (14-1, 175.20%) Round 16: South Belgrave (H) Round 17: Vermont (H) Round 18: Doncaster East (A) The Minor Premiership is theirs. The Roos’ statement victory over Rowville at Seebeck Oval guarantees that Ea
Aug 6


YvWater The Run Home
It was another season-defining round for the Senior Men's competition as the race for the finals continues to heat up. We take a look at each side's run home and project the potential first week of the finals match up's. Premier Division 1. East Ringwood (13-1, 170.68%) Round 15: Rowville (A) Round 16: South Belgrave (H) Round 17: Vermont (H) Round 18: Doncaster East (A) With Rowville’s loss to Blackburn on the weekend, East Ringwood looks almost certain to finish on top
Jul 28


Sharks leapfrog Devils in mature road victory
By Josh Ward. Park Orchards have moved into third on the Division 1 table after overcoming a gallant Wantirna South outfit by 19-points last Saturday at Walker Reserve. After starting the game off strongly, the Sharks were able to hold sway to secure a 14.8 (92) to 10.13 (73) victory over the Devils. Paris Harvie’s men now move half a game clear of Wantirna South in third spot on the Division 1 table heading into the final three rounds of the season. They were once agai
Jul 27


EFNL and Outer East FNL sign exciting MOU
The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) and Outer East Football Netball (OEFN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore merging their competitions into a single, unified league spanning football and netball across Melbourne's eastern region. The agreement marks the first formal step toward establishing a long-term, sustainable and inclusive community sporting model for the region, designed to strengthen community connections, expand participation at ever
Jul 22


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
Apr 27


Yarra Valley Water InFocus 2026 | Surrey Park
By Josh Ward. After yet another excellent season across the board, the Panthers of Surrey Park will be looking to go one better in season 2026. In their second new division in as many years last season, Surrey Park’s senior men’s side was once again one of the benchmarks. Unlike previous seasons though, they fell just one game short of making a fourth consecutive Grand Final, going down to Templestowe and Wantirna South in the Division 2 second-semi final and preliminary
Feb 18


Yarra Valley Water InFocus 2026 | Noble Park
By Christopher Kourtis. Noble Park are not patting themselves on the back after an impressive season – they’re coming back stronger and are ready to break down the doors to finals footy. The Bulls were five wins closer to a finals campaign than they were in 2024, missing out on percentage alone after a win-and-you’re-in Round 18 loss to South Croydon. Senior coach Steve Hughes knows that his side still has work to do despite their improvement in 2025. “We were good e
Feb 17


Eastland 2025 Premier Division Grand Final Preview
2025 PREMIER DIVISION GRAND FINAL PREVIEW By Ryan Long. The Balwyn juggernaut has its sights set on back-to-back flags as they meet...
Sep 18, 2025


Tim Smith leads South Belgrave to premiership glory in another Grand Final thriller
South Belgrave held on for a two-point Grand Final win over Park Orchards at Pinks Reserve on Sunday. It’s the second time in three...
Sep 17, 2025


Eastland Division One Senior Men Grand Final Preview
The two best teams of Division One in 2025 will play off for the Division One premiership and a well-earned promotion to Premier. Both...
Sep 11, 2025
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