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Daniel CencicSports reporter

Daniel Cencic is a sports reporter covering Melbourne’s east and outer east.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Liam Shiels of the Hawks handballs during the round 22 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Revealed: The biggest and best Eastern league recruits

There’s been no shortage of top-drawer recruits putting pen to paper at Eastern league clubs this off-season, from ex-AFL stars to state league talents and more. We’ve named the best.

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EFNL 2024: Balwyn's Josh Pollocks clunks a spectacular mark in the grand final. Picture: Davis Harrigan

The must-watch Eastern league blockbusters of 2025

Clear your diaries, local footy fans – the Eastern league fixture has dropped and here are the biggest matches to pencil in across all five divisions.

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EFL (Div 1 football): Vermont v Balwyn. Vermont player Liam Buxton. Picture: Valeriu Campan

All the latest Eastern league key signings

Ex-AFL talent, state league names, homecoming heroes and more – there’s been no shortage of key player signings across all five Eastern league divisions …

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James Parsons of the Cats hand balls during the Round 21 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Geelong Cats at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, August 11, 2018. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ex-AFL, VFL boost for Sharks’ ‘redemption’ hunt

A former AFL Cat and a VFL great have put pen to paper at Eastern Division 1 club Park Orchards, as it looks to atone for grand final heartbreak.

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EFL Division 3 2023: Fairpark v Oakleigh District at Fairpark Reserve. Fairpark player James Crowle. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Building the foundations’: Youth to spearhead Lions’ new era

Eastern Division 3 club Fairpark has hit the pre-season with a swag of key signings as it embarks on a new era under incoming coach Josh Allison.

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EFNL 2024: Mitcham celebrates back-to-back flags in Division 1. Picture: Leesa Clarkson

How Mitcham is shaping for top-flight return

It’s been almost two decades since the Tigers contested Eastern’s top division – and the local footy power has been busily bolstering its list ahead of its return.

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Bonnie Deas in action for Rowville Sports Academy at the BA Schools Championships.

Deas, Pouch, Foxwell … why Rowville keep churning out the quality

After making BA Schools Championship history last year, Rowville are confident of adding more pennants to the walls of the college’s eastern campus in 2024. See them LIVE from Monday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Brad Crouch of the Saints in action during the 2023 AFL Round 07 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on April 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Retired Saint and Crow reveals local footy move

Less than 24 hours after his AFL retirement, Brad Crouch has unveiled his next move. Latest here.

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EFL Division 3 2023: Fairpark v Oakleigh District at Fairpark Reserve. Fairpark player Jay Rankin. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Eastern rising star set for top-flight test

One of the Eastern league’s most exciting young talents has put pen to paper at a Premier Division club for 2025 — and there’s said to be VFL interest.

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MPNFL Division 1: Mt Eliza v Frankston Pines.Frankston Pines #3 Luke Potts celebrates a last quarter goal.Picture: Jason SammonSaturday 14 April 2018

‘Huge for us’: Oaks add ex-VFL skipper

A best-and-fairest-winning midfielder who spent six years in the state league has joined Eastern Division 3 club Oakleigh District — but he’s not the only key signing of late.

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