By Josh Ward. The Bears senior men’s side made a return to the big stage for the first time in over a decade whilst its senior women’s and netball programs showed signs of promise. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 2nd (14-2, 199.29%) Leading Goalkicker: Connor Edwards (43 goals in 15 games) Summary The Basin’s upward trajectory under Joel Perry continued in 2026 after making a return to finals in the 2025 season. It was an up and down start to the year, beginning with thre

By Ryan Long. A challenging season for Oakleigh District, just one win for the year in Division Three as they re-set over the off-season before entering Division Four in 2027. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 9th (1-15, 34.73%) Best and Fairest: Connor Cochrane Leading Goal Kicker: Connor Cochrane A difficult season for Oakleigh District with significant change in season 2026, ultimately finishing ninth and facing relegation to Division Four. The club moved on from new

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

By Josh Ward. After 24 years, East Ringwood have returned to the summit of the EFNL after defeating Rowville by five points in a gripping Premier Division Grand Final at Jubilee Park. In front of a packed Jubilee Park crowd, the Roos were able to hold off a late Hawks surge to win 10.5 (65) to 8.12 (60). It marks a first top flight premiership for East Ringwood since their famous 2002 flag against East Burwood as well as a second premiership in the past five years. Tris

By Josh Ward. Surrey Park’s meteoric rise up the Division’s is set to continue into 2027 after defeating Templestowe by 22 points in the Division 2 Grand Final at Walker Park. The Panthers were in control of the contest from the outset, eventually winning 11.16 (88) to a plucky Templestowe outfit, who finished on 9.12 (66). Saturday’s result marks a third premiership in the last four years for James Kenworthy’s men, punching their ticket to Division 1 footy in 2027. Jac

By Josh Ward. Both Mitcham and North Ringwood will be out to return to the Premier Division when they duel for the Division 1 premiership this Sunday at Pinks Reserve. Neil Winterton’s men qualified first for the decider after winning a tight Second Semi Final by nine points at Tormore Reserve to make it eight finals wins in a row. North Ringwood then followed up that loss with a 14-point victory over Park Orchards in last Sunday’s Preliminary Final, booking their first G

In an up-and-down Grand Final from start to finish, Warrandyte have completed a near flawless season with a 15-point victory over a gallant Bulleen Templestowe at East Ringwood Reserve. Having trailed midway through the final quarter, the Bloods kicked the last three goals of Sunday’s Division 4 decider to claim a 14.9 (93) to 10.18 (78) victory over the Bullants. It completed a perfect day for the Bloods who also won the Reserves & 19s flags against Kilsyth and the Bulla

By Josh Ward. It’s the ever-reliable Warrandyte looking to follow in Whitehorse and Scoresby’s footsteps taking on the fairytale story that is Bulleen Templestowe in this year’s Division 4 decider. The Bloods qualified first after defeating Chirnside Park in the division’s second semi, with a strong second term enough for them to qualify for their first Grand Final in 11 years. Gabriel Stumpf kicked four goals in that contest, increasing his season tally to 93, while Josh

Donvale is out to rewrite recent history when they take on a Basin side looking to make a return to Division 2 in this week’s Division 3 decider at Wally Tew Reserve. The Vales qualified for an astonishing fifth consecutive Grand Final a fortnight ago with a two-goal triumph over The Basin. Following that loss, the Bears regrouped and once again put Upper Ferntree Gully to the sword, recording a 32-point win and holding the Kings to just two goals for the contest. That

By Josh Ward. The opening weekend of Premier Division finals action didn’t disappoint as Rowville booked a date with destiny whilst Blackburn kept its premiership aspirations alive. Strong crowds packed into Jubilee Park on the Saturday and then to Berwick’s Edwin Flack Reserve on the Sunday to catch the Premier Division Qualifying and Elimination Finals. At Jubilee in the Qualifying Final, Rowville were made to earn their victory over an exuberant Vermont outfit. They

Two stories. One premiership. On centre stage in the Premier Division Grand Final for season 2026 is two clubs chasing their own history. Park Orchards are one victory away from completing a historic three-peat after last year’s thrilling Premier Division premiership win over South Belgrave, and 2024’s Division One victory over North Ringwood. Boronia too will chase their own slice of history, playing off in their first Premier Division Grand Final. The Hawks have storm

By Josh Ward. History is set to be made for either North Ringwood or South Croydon as their second side’s clash at Mulgrave Reserve in the Division Three decider. The two clubs possess two of the best Women's programs in the competition. South Croydon with two teams for a number of years, both featuring in finals most seasons, while North Ringwood became the first club this season to have three teams compete in the Senior Women's competition. The Saints have been near flawl

Wantirna South will be out to complete a near-flawless season when they face the only side that has defeated them this year in Warrandyte. That came back in Round 7, which was the Devils' only loss of 2026. Since that encounter, they’ve won their last two encounters by 44 and 62 points respectively. Warrandyte, though, do come into this decider following a gritty eight-point victory over Boronia Gold in last Saturday’s Preliminary Final and the Deakin University Match of

By Josh Ward. All Junior Grand Finals are set following Sunday’s preliminary finals. Read a full recap of the Under-16 to Under-18 finals here. Under 16 Boys North Ringwood Red locked in a grand final with Blackburn in the U16A Boys competition with a convincing 76-point triumph over Mitcham Black at Princes Highway Reserve. Isaac Parsons and Harrison Tasca combined for eight of the Saints 15 goals as they held Mitcham to three goals from 13 scoring shots whilst having 19 t

By Brett Davidson. The EFNL Finals kicked off on Sunday afternoon with some cracking finals. Read a full recap of all of the Under 11 to Under 15's finals here. Junior Girls Finals Review U12 A A fast start by Norwood enabled them to overcome a determined Wantirna South and advance through to Grand Final Day. Somewhat of an upset in the first-semi, a strong finish by Lysterfield, 20 to 9 victory over Blackburn helped them qualify for this Sunday’s Preliminary Final. U12 B

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’

A special milestone this weekend as EFNL and South Croydon legend Dano King plays game number 350. Wearing the famous three-quarter-length sleeves, King runs out for Game 350 this Saturday Afternoon at Cheong Park as the Dogs take on Balwyn. An incredible achievement for one of the league’s all-time greats, reaching a milestone that very few before him have achieved. It’s a resume that consolidates King as the greatest player in the club’s history. Dual premiership player, th

Last week, the Eastern Football Netball League Under 15 Boys and Girls Interleague teams travelled to Sydney to tour AFL facilities and play off in a round-robin against the GWS and Sydney Swans academy sides. An opportunity for our young Interleague stars to experience a glimpse of what it’s like playing at the AFL level. The group toured the Sydney Swans HQ and the Sydney Cricket Ground, hearing from Swans AFL Assistant Coaches, Amon Buchanan and Mark McVeigh. The two e

Two big former AFL stars are set to hit the field tomorrow afternoon in the Eastern Football Netball League. Port Adelaide’s 387 game star Travis Boak will trade the teal, white and black for the red and the black as he joins Blackburn, while St. Kilda and Western Bulldogs former key forward Josh Bruce will take the field for the Norwood FNC. Blackburn face South Belgrave at Morton Park tomorrow afternoon in another big Premier Division clash. They add in an AFL great in

By Jared Beanland. The two finals series of ’22 and ’23 are a fair way in the past for Doncaster East now, having now finished 8 th on the ladder two years in a row. Seasons marred by injury, inconsistency, and a lack of player continuity have hampered the progress of what otherwise could have been a heavy hitting team. Ryan James is now in his fourth year as senior men’s coach, and is optimistic about the continued development of his side. A fresh start will bring renewed f