By Christopher Kourtis. The wait is over, Donvale have finally broken down the door to Division Two after their premiership triumph. SENIOR MEN’S Ladder position: 1st (14-2, 256.52%) Best and Fairest: Billy McCormack Leading goal kicker: Nick Murphy (56 goals) In their first season under senior coach Daniel Michelangeli, Donvale finally earned promotion with a big win on Grand Final Day at Wally Tew Reserve. The Magpies made their intentions known early, winning their fir

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 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

A big year for the Kilsyth FNC in 2026, the club building it's Senior Women's program with a second team introduced and a Division Three premiership in the Netball competition. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 5TH (9-1-6, 162.58%) Best and Fairest: Damian Murray Leading Goal Kicker: Max Le Fevre (34 Goals) The Cougars left a late charge for a finals spot, but it was too late, finishing fifth at the end of the Home and Away season with a final record of nine wins, a draw

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

Strong representation across all senior and veteran competitions for Chirnside Park once again in season 2026. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 2nd (13-3, 187.91%) Best and Fairest: Chaz Clavant Leading Goal Kicker: Josh Swift (71 Goals) Another strong Home and Away season that unfortunately fell short of the ultimate goal of the senior premiership. The Panthers finished the year in second, locking in a double chance before going out in straight sets. Chirnside Park’s a

By Josh Ward. The Bloods had one of its most successful seasons in the past decade, bringing home plenty of silverware to Warrandyte Recreation Reserve. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 1st (14-1-1, 222.29%) Leading Goalkicker: Gabriel Stumpf (94 goals in 18 games) Summary It was a near flawless season for the Bloods who entered 2026 under new leadership in the form of dual Doncaster East premiership player Jake Whitling Starting the season off with a big loss at the hands o

By Josh Ward. The Sharks showed patches of promise in their return from the wilderness and in their first venture into Division 4. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 6th (5-10, 99.48%) Best and Fairest: Mitch Wilkinson Leading Goalkicker: Thomas McGowan (67 goals in 16 games) Summary Following a season in recess, the Sharks made a return in Division 4, a division they had not competed in during their long and storied history in the EFNL. It started off promisingly with three t

By Ryan Long. A historic second-season in the Eastern Football Netball League for the Bullants as they featured in their first-ever senior finals series and first senior Grand Final. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder Position: 3rd (12-4, 251.78%) Best and Fairest: Josh Sticca Leading Goal Kicker: Will Rimmington (61 Goals) In just their second year in the Eastern Football Netball League, Bulleen Templestowe played off in the first-ever senior Grand Final. The Bullants, who missed

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

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 Ryan Long. East Ringwood meets Rowville in the first Premier Grand Final held at Jubilee Park since the 1997 Division One decider between the Roos and Eagles. After a heartbreaking loss in the 2024 Grand Final, East Ringwood return to the big dance with an opportunity to win their first senior premiership in the top division of the league since 2002. Paul Griffiths has stepped into the senior coaching position this year, with a 16-2 record, before defeating Rowville

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

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

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

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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

On Monday evening, the Eastern Football Netball League hosted the 2026 Junior Presentation Night at Crossways. A fantastic evening saw the top three of each junior division from the Under 11's to Under 18's awarded on stage. Croydon Junior Football Club were recognised for the season, chosen as this year's Gordon Parker Best Conducted Club award. Thank you to Crossways for hosting the evening, a fifth consecutive season that the awards night has been hosted at the venue. A bi

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