Resurgent Lilydale ‘rapt’ after runner-up rout
The Falcons have opened their Eastern Division 2 season in style under a new coach, trouncing last year’s runner-up after a barren past two campaigns.
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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.
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.
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Your ultimate guide to VAFA Division 3 season
The VAFA Division 3 season is almost here and we’ve broken down every club’s hopes. See all the new faces, the exits, the players set to shape their side’s season and our verdict.
‘Take that next step’: Richmond’s resolve after prelim heartbreak
The curtain may have fallen on the Tigers’ flag dream, but the captain says frustration simply cannot get the better of his side in its hunt to take the next step after a fourth-straight finals exit.
Fitness influencer ‘Prime Train’ reveals latest local footy move
One of local footy’s biggest social media sensations is set for a cameo in the Eastern league. Latest here.
‘Give it a shake’: Caulfield to bring the heat in VSDCA decider
Having come from sixth spot, Caulfield is hoping for an “old fashioned down in the dirt” battle with Hoppers Crossing in the VSDCA south-west grand final. And the Cats say they are ready for it.
Golden era: South Caulfield goes back-to-back
The South Caulfield juggernaut rolled on when it claimed back-to-back Cricket Southern Bayside Championship Division premierships. And Dingley was roaring after a stunning flag win in Division 1.
Revealed: 30 EFNL Premier Division names to watch in 2025
From ex-AFL guns, sharpshooting forwards, burly defenders, key recruits and more, talent runs deep through the Eastern league’s top-flight. Here are 30 names to keep an eye on this season.
Cricket association investigates last-round result
A local cricket association has investigated a match outcome due to suspicions of allegedly fabricating the result.
Champions galore: The best Oakleigh Chargers team since 2000
A long list of famous names have enjoyed decorated AFL careers after graduating from the Oakleigh Chargers. We’ve named their best team of the past 25 years.
‘I’ve been lucky’: Jewell targets more grand final glory
Nick Jewell will coach South Caulfield in the CSB Championship division grand final, continuing his remarkable run of being part of the last game of the season.
‘The talent is in the room’: Rams’ silver-lining in cruel season-ender
Ringwood hit the Premier finals as one of the form teams, missing the top-four by a whisker ahead of an abrupt finish. But the coach says there’s plenty to take from the heartbreaking ending …
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