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Daniel CencicSports reporter

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

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Eastern

EFNL 2024: Tom Maloney, pictured for Box Hill, has joined Doncaster East

VFL premiership Hawk returns east

A state league premiership-winning midfielder has returned to the Eastern league, linking with a Premier Division club after a country stop.

Eastern

EFL Division 3 2023: Ferntree Gully v Donvale at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully. Picture: Valeriu Campan

New era, but expectations high under incoming Gully coach

A swag of star player exits hasn’t dampened the spirits at Ferntree Gully as the Eastern league Division 3 club gets to work under new coach Patty Garrity.

Eastern

Jack Grimes for Melbourne during the round 22 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Melbourne at the Domain Stadium in Perth, Sunday, August 30, 2015. Fremantle won the match 108-54.(AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ex-AFL skipper set to boost Bloods’ bid to bounce back

Pre-season is set for a shake-up at relegated Eastern league club Warrandyte with the arrival of an ex-AFL Demon. And there’s also been a swag of other key signings …

Eastern

EFNL: Mooroolbark's Austin Smith. Picture: Field of View Photography

Mooroolbark’s plan to overcome loss of stars

Mooroolbark has waved goodbye to a dual league medallist and a powerhouse ruckman this off-season – but new coach Ben Wheat is confident his club can offset their loss.

Eastern

Matthew Mariani of East Burwood is tackled during the round nine EFNL Division 2 Eastland Senior Mens match between East Burwood and Lilydale at East Burwood Reserve, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Rival club swoops on Eastern league legend

Templestowe has snared one of the premier midfielders of Eastern’s Division 2, with a three-time league medallist returning from a rival.

Eastern

EFNL 2024: Kilsyth player in action. Picture: Davis Harrigan

‘Hard work’ the only way, new Kilsyth coach declares

A first-week finals exit this season followed a grand final loss in 2023 – and the recipe for success from new Kilsyth coach is clear. Meanwhile, there’s been some key signings.

Eastern

Roos snare top talent after ‘gut-wrenching’ defeat

East Ringwood has signed one of the Eastern league’s most exciting young talents following its heartbreaking Premier Division grand final loss last month.

Eastern

South East FNL: Narre Warren v Doveton.Narre Warren Coach Heath Black talks with his players at quarter time.Picture: Jason SammonSaturday 15 April 2016

South Belgrave confirms coaching bombshell

There’s set to be a change of coach at the Eastern league Division 1 club following the shock exit of Heath Black.

Local Sport

Ultimate VSDCA North-East 2024-25 season preview.

Ultimate club-by-club VSDCA North-East preview

It’s here, the VSDCA North-East season kicks off on Saturday and we’ve got every club’s ins and outs and key players. Who takes the crown in 2024-25?

Eastern

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)

Triple AFL premiership star returns east

Three-time AFL premiership winner Liam Shiels has landed back in the Eastern league following his retirement from the big-time in August. Latest here.

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