Named: 25 EFNL Division 1 players to watch in ‘25
Bursting with talent from rising stars, dynamic midfielders, ex-AFL names and more, we’ve listed 25 Eastern league Division 1 players to keep an eye on this season. See who made the cut.
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Every in and out across the entire VAFA ahead of 2025
Keep up to date with every in and out across all six divisions of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. See every move here.
Embattled Eastern club enters recess
A proud Eastern club will not take the field this season, with the league breaking its silence just days out from round one. Latest here.
Cougars’ plan to cover league medallist
Eastern league Division 4 contender Kilsyth has provided an update on the return of one of its brightest stars amid a long injury lay-off – but the Cougars have a plan to cover his absence.
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St Kilda breaks flag drought with record score
After 19 long years, and for the 19th time, the famous St Kilda Cricket Club are once again champions of Victorian Premier Cricket after compiling the greatest score a final had seen in over century.
Champion midfielder departs Eastern league power
One of South Croydon’s most decorated players has departed the Eastern Premier club for a rival league – but the coach has a plan to cover his loss.
‘Huge’: Tall talent to Kanga-Rams in late boost
A veteran ruckman of more than 250 games’ experience has landed at Eastern Division 4 club Croydon North-MLOC just days out from the first bounce.
‘Horrific’ injury ends local footy scratch-match
A final practice hitout between two clubs in Melbourne’s north ended prematurely on Saturday following a “horrific” injury. Latest here.
‘Zinged past my face’: champ to play 400th First XI game in GF
Nick Christides talks about becoming the MPCA’s first 400-game First XI player, his trademark dashing approach to batting and the hurt behind his move from Delacombe Park to Pines.
Game on: Eastern league 2025 season preview
Star recruits, flag fancies, predictions and more. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Eastern league season.
Early warning? Rowville stars stun in scratch-match
It may only be March, but could the Hawks have put their Premier Division rivals on notice? The Eastern league power had several VFL names missing but put on a clinic on Saturday.
‘Hot footy’ set to light up suburban ‘Opening Round’
The clubs had contrasting fortunes in 2024 – but the Coldstream coach is expecting a tough season-opener with Silvan on Saturday as the pair stage Melbourne’s only match for premiership points.
‘Focusing on improving’: Old Brighton ready for another flag tilt
Old Brighton fell at the final hurdle in last year’s VAFA grand final. Bolstered by some huge ins and a growing hunger, the Tonners are ready to give 2025 another shake. Go inside their pre-season.
Locked in: Where you can watch Eastern league practice matches this weekend
The season is fast approaching and a host of clubs have locked in scratch-matches as they prepare for 2025. See who your club is playing.
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