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

By Jared Beanland. The past three years at Mulgrave have shown great improvement for the Lions as they push closer to the ultimate success. The Lions have made the finals in each of those years with varying levels of expectation, yet have fallen short of what could have been. Wantirna South put them to the sword in the 2025 Semi Final, but with the Devils out of the way an improved Mulgrave side could push for glory in season 2026. Matt Richards enters his fourth year as coa

By Jared Beanland. A disastrous season 2024 has turned been turned around very quickly at Walker Reserve, as the Devils have ascended back to Divivsion 1 after just one year. One of the most thrilling grand finals in recent EFNL memory saw Wantirna South defeat Templestowe by just one point in the Division 2 decider. Jason Heffernan is now in his third year as senior coach of Wantirna South, and will lead his squad back into the second tier of EFNL footy. While they are no st

By Davis Harrigan. Tigers finding a new roar It’s safe to say being back in Division One in 2026 will have Mitcham champing at the bit to find their way back to Premier Division. Just one win last season, against Berwick in the middle of the year, sees the Tigers back down a division after being propelled into the top flight for the first time in 20 years, anchored by back to back premierships in 2023 and 2024. Seven games were decided by 10 points or less, signs Mitcham

By Jared Beanland. After tasting premiership success in 2023, Rowville have fallen short of that goal the past two years, losing out in the Preliminary Final both times. Last year it was a deeper run into the finals than a 10-8 home and away record would have suggested. The Hawks have the quality to go far when they are at their best, however 2025 was a story of inconsistency down at Seebeck Oval. Ben Wise enters his sixth year as Rowville’s senior men’s coach, and is optimis

By Davis Harrigan. Blackburn came so close to its first senior premiership since 2002, with last years Premier Division Grand Final going down to the wire. The Burners finished top of the ladder in a landslide, only dropping games across the entire season against East Ringwood and Balwyn. While the ultimate prize remains elusive, the Burners have found their tune over pre-season to have another crack in the EFNL’s top flight. Senior coach Anthony Fagan was stoked with how

By Christopher Kourtis. 2026 marks the start of a new era for the Oakleigh District Football Club. The off-season has brought with it plenty of change at Princes Highway Reserve, as Craig Mulcock takes over the senior coaching role after holding assistant roles at Noble Park and Beaconsfield. The change comes off the back of Blake Pearson’s move to Premier Division club East Ringwood. The playing coach and 2025club leading goal kicker is not the only big name leaving

The Eastern Football Netball League is thrilled to announce it has been officially recognised as a signatory of the Women and Girls Community Football Charter. The Women & Girls Community Football Charter is a commitment from Community Football Leagues, Clubs & Umpire Groups to work towards ensuring that all Football environments are welcoming, safe and inclusive for Women & Girls. EFNL Club and Community Manager, Heath Black, is excited about the recognition and the cont