The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) is proud to announce the continuation of its valued partnership with Knox Private Hospital, reaffirming a shared commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the league’s players, officials, and wider community. As a long-standing and trusted healthcare provider within the Eastern region, Knox Private Hospital has played an integral role in supporting the EFNL community, delivering high-quality medical care and expertise both o

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 Josh Ward. The Pioneers are looking to prove their worth this coming season as they re-enter Division Three.   Whitehorse’s senior men’s side return to Division 3 this season after claiming their third EFNL Division 4 premiership last season.   Despite some up and down form at times and their depth being tested, the Pioneers saved their best for last with a thrilling eight-point triumph in last year’s Division 4 decider against Chirnside Park.   Coach Andrew Haining, who i

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

By Christopher Kourtis.   Fairpark start with a clean slate in 2026, as new coaches take over both senior sides.   Mark Fisher will take over the newly relegated senior men’s side as they look to take on Division Four.    Fisher’s appointment signals the start of a new chapter at the club. The new senior coach brings with him experience with Essendon’s VFL side, as well as the Eastern Ranges, VIC Metro, Upper Ferntree Gully and Mount Evelyn.    Fisher is just one of many new

The Eastern Football Netball League is seeking new members for the 2026 Eastern Football Netball League Media Team. The EFNL Media Team play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging, and timely content across the league’s digital platforms. This includes match day coverage, social media content, photography, videography, and create content that promotes the league, its clubs, players, and community. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-

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

By Blake Tennant. A youthful Falcons are striving to go again in 2026 after remaining in Division Two despite a tenth-place finish.   No relegation from the division last season means the Falcons have been given another chance to consolidate their position in Division Two.   Senior Coach Mark Sandilands will take the reins after stepping into the role halfway through last season. Despite winning just the two games for the season, there were plenty of positive signs, even push

The Eastern Football Netball League has released the trial squads for the AFL Victoria Metropolitan Junior Development Series. All players selected in the trial squads will be trialling for a position in the league's representative teams in the upcoming AFL Victoria Metropolitan JDS. View the full squads below for both Under 14 and Under 15 Boys and Girls.

By Davis Harrigan. North Ringwood were one step away from the Division One Grand Final in 2025, only just missing out to eventual premiers South Belgrave in the preliminary final. What that has translated to, however, is a playing group hungry to go again in 2026. They’re young, they’ve been working hard, and have started to find the right groove.   Senior coach Matt Price, in his second year at the helm, has had time to develop and build something since the start of 2025. Fr

VFL clubs confirmed their team squads ahead of this weekend's opening round of the 2026 season, with plenty of EFNL representation across the competition. The league is excited to see more representation in the 2026 season with a rise from 74 players last season to 89 players to have been selected on a VFL list. A total of 57 players from the Premier Division competition have landed a spot on a list, with Rowville once again leading the way with nine representatives having se

By Christopher Kourtis.   Bulleen Templestowe are ready to push for finals footy in just their second season in the Eastern Football Netball League.   The Bullants came so close to a finals spot in their inaugural season, missing out after falling short in their Round 18 win-and-you’re-in game to Kilsyth.   Senior coach Andrew Verga returns for another year at the helm and is ready to help his side take the next step.   “Last year was a great experience,” Verga said.   “Nothi

The Bulldogs senior men’s and women’s enter the 2026 season as one of the key clubs to watch.   South Croydon’s senior men’s side had another rollercoaster of a season in Coach Brendan Allen’s second season at the helm.   After starting the season 0-5, the Bulldogs won nine of their last 13 games to finish inside the top five on percentage after a do or die final round matchup with Noble Park before bowing out in the first week of finals to eventual preliminary finalist Rowvi

By Josh Ward. The Norsemen senior men’s get a chance at redemption in Division One after a winless 2025 while its Senior Women’s will be looking to continue building on a successful return.   Last season saw Norwood compete in the second tier of the EFNL in 19 years after suffering relegation from Premier Division in 2024.   Despite some improvements throughout the year and patches of promise in games, the Norsemen went winless for the first time in 32 years last season.   Br

The Magpies of Scoresby are set to continue their re-emergence up the EFNL ranks as they prepare for Division Two footy in season 2026.   Scoresby’s return to the third tier of the EFNL senior men’s competition comes after an astonishing season in Division Three where they finished in second, only percentage behind minor premiers Donvale.   After losing their first final to Knox, the Magpies then won their last three finals against Upper Ferntree Gully, the Falcons and the Va

By Josh Ward. The Blues will be looking to bounce back this coming season in Division Two after injury and an inconsistent lineup cruelled a promising 2025 season.   Following a Grand Final appearance in their new division in 2024, Croydon fell short of that mark this past season.   Sitting with a 6-5 record after 11 rounds, the Blues then lost six of their last seven games to end the season, resulting in an eight placed-finish.   Rhett Jordon is set for a third season as Cro

By Blake Tennant.   After missing out on the finals last season, the Demons have made some big changes ahead of the 2026 season. Last year brought an end to the reign of Hawthorn legend Gary Ayres after a four year stint coaching Montrose. It now sets up a new chapter with returning premiership coach, Brett Johnson, taking on the role as senior coach.   Johnson is no stranger to the Montrose Football Club, having last coached the club to a flag in 2013. He was there up until

By Christopher Kourtis.   Bayswater’s new look Men’s side are ready to compete in Division One, while the Women’s program aim to replicate their regular season dominance in 2026.   The men’s side finished 2025 with three wins and are now looking forward to the fresh start of a new season.   Senior coach Luke Harris has given his side a boost over the off-season, bringing in eighteen new players to the club. Despite the number of new faces, Harris says that the side is already

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

By Blake Tennant.   After a successful 2025 season, last year’s minor premiers, Chirnside Park, are eager to put their Grand Final loss behind them and contend once again.   Returning as the club’s senior coach, Justin Ficorilli, has labelled this year as ‘unfinished business’ heading into the 2026 season.   “We need to bring back that level we had last year but also lift due to the division being even with sides coming after us,” Ficorilli said.   Chirnside Park had a domina