By Christopher Kourtis.   Ringwood have started off strong in their race for finals footy in 2026.   The Redbacks finished sixth for a third consecutive season, missing out onfinals by a win and percentage points.   With four wins out of their last five games, the senior men’s side have looked to build on the momentum. The club have announced a range of new signings, many of which have come from higher divisions.   Headlining the arrivals are Premier Division stalwart Tyson C

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 Christopher Kourtis.   Park Orchards have their eyes set on premiership glory for both senior programs, whilst the club have announced the instatement of a second women’s team.   Park Orchards senior men’s side came agonisingly close to promotion to Premier Division in 2025, a second-straight season in which they’ve fallen short at the final hurdle.   The Sharks have once again backed in their list, trusting that they will have what it takes to get the job done this time a

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

This Sunday, the 2026 EFNL Junior Interleague Program will host the first set of Practice Matches of the year. Six games will be held at Holm Park Reserve on Sunday, 1st of March, 2026. The first game is set to kick off at 8:00am on Sunday morning with the Under 14 Girls. Come down to Holm Park Reserve to support some of the league's future stars in action ahead of the 2026 season and the 2026 AFL Victoria Junior Development Series. Full Timetable: Under 14 Girls - 8:00 am U

By Christopher Kourtis.   The Waverley Blues return to Mount Waverley Reserve in 2026, as both sides have their eyes set on bringing finals footy to their new facilities.   The Blues’ senior men’s side are ready to put inconsistency behind them and make a finals push in their upcoming campaign.   Senior coach Sam Bates is looking to put an end to his team’s wavering form, saying that his players have wasted no time and are ready to keep the ship at even keel.    “We identifie

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 Josh Ward. The Wickers senior men’s will be looking to build off a promising 2025 season in Premier Division while its senior women’s program continue its rebuild in a new division.   Berwick were one of the most improved sides in Premier Division the past season after a changing of the guard at the top.   Whilst they ultimately finished ninth for a third consecutive season, they still snared five wins, defeating the likes of East Ringwood, Rowville, Vermont and Doncaster

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 Christopher Kourtis.   Noble Park are not patting themselves on the back after an impressive season – they’re coming back stronger and are ready to break down the doors to finals footy.   The Bulls were five wins closer to a finals campaign than they were in 2024, missing out on percentage alone after a win-and-you’re-in Round 18 loss to South Croydon.    Senior coach Steve Hughes knows that his side still has work to do despite their improvement in 2025.   “We were good e

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

By Christopher Kourtis.   Balwyn’s senior men’s program enter 2026 with aims of a three-peat in Premier Division, while their senior women’s side will look for similar finals success in just their second year of existence.   The Tigers sealed back-to-back Premier Division premierships in 2025, coming from behind to beat Blackburn in a brilliant Grand Final.   If they want to make it three-straight, they’ll have to do so without some of their greatest clubmen of recent history

By Josh Ward. After putting together their strongest season to date in the EFNL, the KangaRams are eager to make further history in the highly-competitive Division 4 this coming season.   Ben Oakes’ side claimed seven wins last season, defeating sides such as Kilsyth, Warrandyte and eventual premiers Whitehorse Pioneers along the way.   However they fell just match ratio (and percentage) short of playing a historic first senior men’s finals series for the club, with a final r

By Josh Ward. After a promising 2025, the Hawks senior men’s and women’s look set to contend once again this coming season.   Boronia’s return to the second tier of the EFNL men’s competition was fruitful, finishing in fourth place with nine wins. However they bowed out in the first weekend of finals to eventual preliminary finalist North Ringwood by 55 points.   Three-time Hawks premiership coach Matt Clark has re-signed for a ninth season at the helm, saying that the group

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