By Christopher Kourtis. South Belgrave’s senior men’s side face new horizons in the season ahead, as the senior women’s side are out for redemption after coming agonisingly close to conquering Premier Division in 2025. The Saints are the new kids on the block in the EFNL’s topflight of the Senior Men's competition, having earned promotion to Premier Division. South Belgrave enter the competition with momentum, having dominated Division One last year. The club went throu

The Eastern Football and Netball League is seeking applicants for the position of Netball Competitions and Operations Lead. Description Eastern Football & Netball League (EFNL) The Eastern Football and Netball League (EFNL) is one of Australia’s largest and most respected community sporting leagues - and Netball is a core pillar of our future. With strong foundations, a passionate community, and a clear growth agenda centred on participation, we’re now looking for a Netball C

The Eastern Football Netball League is seeking Netball Venue Managers ahead of the 2026 season. This casual position requires the successful applicant to work on Friday nights from March – September at various indoor stadium venues across the Eastern Region. View more information below:

After eight years with the Eastern Football Netball League, including four as Netball Co-Ordinator, Alice Cook will be finishing in her role with the league. Alice has played a key role in the growth of EFNL netball, helping expand competitions, increase participation, and create new development pathways for players, umpires and coaches. Highlights include the launch of the Summer Netball competition and EFNL’s first representation at Netball Victoria’s Association Championsh

The Eastern Football Netball League has released the 2026 Division Four Senior Men’s fixture and is pleased to announce the return of both the Doncaster Football Club and Nunawading Football Club. Division Four will expand to a nine-team competition with the return of the Nunawading Lions and Doncaster Sharks. Both clubs did not field a senior team the 2025 Eastern Football Netball League Senior Men’s season, and the league is thrilled to welcome back both to the competit

A dynasty in the making, the Tigers completed back-to-back premierships in Premier Division, while debuting their Senior Women's side in the competition. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 3rd (12-6, 119.03%) Leading Goalkicker: Jack Tillig (43 Goals) Summary: Back-to-back premiers! Balwyn’s spectacular finals form continued in 2025 with three crucial finals wins to secure their second senior premiership in two years. The Tigers were big on the recruitment front ahead of the seaso

A new-look younger Bulls outfit impressed many in season 2025, only just missing out on a finals appearance. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 6 th (9-9, 83.30%) Leading Goalkicker: Josh Stern (32 Goals) Best and Fairest: Lachie McDonnell Summary: One of the surprise teams this season, bouncing back well after losing a series of key players at the end of the off-season. The Bulls were predicted by many to regress this season, with a lot of pressure mounting on an overall y

By Christopher Kourtis. Blackburn’s football department flexed its muscles in 2025, with the senior men’s team coming agonisingly close to Premier Division glory. SENIOR MEN’S Summary: Ladder position: 1 st , 16-2 Leading goal kicker: Toby Wooller (61 goals) Best and Fairest: Ryley Stoddart Blackburn was the EFNL’s surprise package, unexpectedly rising up the ranks in Premier Division. The Burners took the competition by storm, picking up consecutive wins against Ba

EASTERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Eastern Football Netball League Incorporated will be held at Fair Park Football Club at 7pm on Wednesday 3rd December 2025. The agenda for the AGM is provided below for your reference. AGENDA 1. OPEN MEETING: 2. PRESENT: 3. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: 4. CONFIRMATION OF PRIOR YEAR MINUTES: Confirmation of minutes from previous Annual Gener

By Christopher Kourtis. East Ringwood’s football department had a rollercoaster ride in 2025, while their netball sides established themselves as contenders once again. Senior Men’s Summary: Ladder position: 2 nd , 13-5 Leading goal kicker: Josh Fox (58 goals) Best and Fairest: James Belo East Ringwood’s senior men’s side had a Jekyll and Hyde season. They came into the year with vengeance on their mind after Grand Final failure the season prior. They quickly got ou

Plenty of success for North Ringwood across the men’s and women’s programs, with more premiership cups added to the Quambee Reserve trophy cabinet. Senior Men’s Ladder: 5th (9-7, 108.59%) Leading Goalkicker: Taylor Davidson (31 goals in 18 games) Best and Fairest: Kieran Rice Summary An excellent season under a new coach for the Saints, playing finals for the second time in the past three seasons. Things started off inconsistently for North Ringwood, winning two of their

Another strong campaign for the Senior Women's Bayswater side, while the Division One Netball team claimed premiership success. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 8TH (3-13, 59.04%) Leading Goalkicker: Harrison Law (14 Goals) Season Summary: Bayswater battled hard for their three senior wins this season, finishing in eighth position on the Division One ladder. Two of their three victories came against last placed Norwood, jumping them in the opening term on both occasions.

There were some promising signs from a young Mustangs senior men’s side in 2025 whilst its senior women’s and veteran sides had successful campaigns. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 7th (5-11, 76.01%) Leading Goalkicker: Sam Gebert (33 goals in 16 games) Summary A tough season for the young Mustangs in Division 1, finishing four games short of a finals berth in their only season under Ben Wheat. Things started off promisingly with two wins from their opening four games befo

A second-consecutive Grand Final appearance for the Senior Women's, as the Senior Men miss the finals before gearing up for 2026. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 6 th ( 8-8, 110.20%) Leading Goalkicker: Ty Galbraith (32 Goals) Season Summary: The Montrose Gary Ayres tenure concluded this season after the AFL great called time as senior coach with the club. In his final season, Montrose finished the year out in sixth, missing the finals by one game. One of the younger l

A rebuild year for Norwood's Senior Men's side, as the Senior Women win a flag in their first season and the Netball program continued to build. Senior Mens Ladder Position: 9th (59.04%) Season Summary: It's been a challenging season for Norwood as they’re unable to register a win in their first season back in Division One. It was the first year since 2006 that the club hadn’t been playing off in the top flight of the EFNL after relegation from Premier last year. A very young

By Christopher Kourtis. Both South Belgrave senior sides made Grand Finals in 2025, as the men were crowned premiers of Division One. Senior Men’s Ladder position: 1 st , 15-1 Leading goal kicker: Taylor Garner (69 goals) Summary: South Belgrave’s senior men’s side spent so long at the top of the division that they nearly had altitude sickness. The Saints were clear of everyone else in Division One and had many believing that an unbeaten season was on the cards. Sta

Becoming an umpire in the Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) offers a range of personal, professional, and sporting benefits. Whether you’re a student, current or retired player, a parent or someone simply looking to stay active and involved in local footy, there are plenty of reasons to give umpiring a go. The EFNL covers competitions from Under-8s through to Junior (Under-18 girls & boys) , and then into Senior men’s and Women’s football . We have umpiring opportunit

The Blues Senior Men's battled consistency in 2025, while a dominant Premier Division Netball campaign saw Croydon break through for the premiership. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 8 th (7-11, 79.19%) Leading Goalkicker: Blake Podesta (25 Goals) Summary: After the heights of 2024, making the Division Two Grand Final, the Blues slipped back down the ladder in 2025 in a year full of challenges. Croydon won seven games for the season in a division that threw a few curvebal

A strong finish to the year for Ringwood creates plenty of optimism going forward, while the Redbacks' Netball program continues to flourish. Senior Men’s Ladder Position: 6th (8-10) Leading Goalkicker: Jacob Broad (21) Summary: A late-season run of form enabled Ringwood to make a late push for a finals spot, ultimately finishing in sixth position on the ladder. A young Redbacks side responded well after a tough opening fortnight to the season, taking big scalps against l

By Josh Ward. An inconsistent year for the Jets Senior Men’s whilst its Women’s and Netball programs went from strength to strength. Senior Mens Ladder Position: 5th (9-9, 105.75%) Leading Goalkicker: Blair Hudson (30 goals in 15 matches) Summary Plenty of hype surrounded the Jets heading into the 2025 season, but they failed to reach their true potential despite returning to finals. Things didn’t start off all too well for Heathmont who lost five of their opening six g