EDFL: All the signings of the 2024-25 off-season

The EDFL off-season has only just started but some clubs have already well and truly started making moves for 2025. Keep up to date with every signing in our signing tracker.

Jake Gatto has returned to Keilor Park. Picture: Hamish Blair

The EDFL off-season is well underway.

Clubs are already making big moves ahead of next season with some guns joining the competition.

We’ll keep you updated on all the moves across the competition.

Here’s a look at all of the confirmed signings so far.

AIRPORT WEST

Hayden Clarke: The versatile midfielder joins the club from the Northern Bullants and Wodonga Raiders.

Nathan Clarke: Joins the Eagles as an athletic forward after spending recent seasons with WFNL club Altona.

BURNSIDE HEIGHTS

Zack Williams: Joins the club from Hillside in a move which will see him reunite with his former coach Cole Harvey.

CRAIGIEBURN

Tighe O’Brien: Joins the club from Echuca. A strong midfielder and forward who spent most of the year in the Murray Bombers side.

Nathan Stewart: Joins the club from Euroa where he was a ruck-forward in the senior side.

Dayne Middleton: Returns to the Eagles after a three-year stint with Hurstbridge in the Northern league.

Jai Robinson: Joins the club from Montmorency in the Northern league where he played six senior games in 2024. A highly skilled backman who is well known for his booming kick.

Dom Micallef: Returns to the Eagles after a stint with Tullamarine. Will add height and versatility to the Eagles.

Cody Ball: The tough defender returns to the Eagles after a stint with Avenel in country footy.

Josh Collins: Joins from Bundoora where he played 14 senior games this season. He will slot into the midfield.

Luke Collins: The former Bundoora captain joins the club as a playing assistant coach.

COBURG DISTRICTS

Riley Bentley: The versatile wingman and forward joins his Keilor Park premiership team Damien Cavka at the club.

Frank Fazzolari: A midfield-forward who joins from Woodsell Hesket.

Jake Gatto: The lockdown defender joins the club from Keilor Park.

Daniel Mifsud: Part of Keilor Park’s 2022 premiership winning side. He is a forward-midfielder.

James Mifsud: A former Keilor Park player who should slot in across half back.

Hugh Wales: Will slot into the midfield and defence after crossing from Point Cook.

EAST KEILOR

Jalen Gill: Makes the move from Avondale Heights where he played senior footy regularly in 2024.

Justin Van Unen: the legendary goalkicker makes the move from Kilsyth having reached the 1000-goal mark earlier this year.

Joe Langford: Returns to the club after having 12 months off footy.

CJ Grampsas: The experienced premiership player will bring great leadership to the Cougars.

Ali Khalil: A player with VFL experience, he has previously played at Romsey. Can play across the ground.

Zak Malkoun: A returning former junior.

Harrison Minett: The midfielder joins from Point Cook Centrals in the WFNL. Tough at the contest and can run all day.

Nathan Perrone: An experienced player who has played with Eltham and Romsey in previous seasons.

Nathan Perrone during his time with Craigieburn.

EAST SUNBURY

Jason Kelly: A towering presence who will add to the club’s tall stocks.

Jacob Ottone: Recently played for Glenroy and is capable of playing on the wing or at half forward.

Brendan Fevola: The biggest signing in club history? The former AFL forward joins as the Thunder look to continue improving.

Mitch Trimboli: A tough inside midfielder, who is a former junior. Recently played with Sunbury Lions.

GLENROY

Jonny Roccuzzo: Described as a crafty small forward who joins from Greenvale.

Aaron Dimatteo: The big bodied midfielder joins from Airport West.

Billy Ward: The rebounding defender or wingman joins from Hepburn. Also has experience with Altona.

Julian Hemala: Joins as the club’s playing assistant coach. He was part of the Pascoe Vale side on grand final day in 2024.

Julian Hemala. Picture: Andy Brownbill

HADFIELD

Nathan Johnson: The tall forward joins the club after time with Albanvale.

Daniel Simpson: The left footed wingman/halfback joins the Hawks after a strong career with Waratah in the NT.

Michael Graham: The hard at it midfielder and forward joins from Taylors Lake in the Horsham District league. He was a strong performer for Dimboola in 2023.

Johnny Lindon: The key defender crosses from local rivals Coburg Districts. Fits a need for the Hawks.

Chris Gooch: A versatile tall who brings significant experience to the Hawks.

Nathan Sciberras: Joins the club from rivals East Sunbury.

Nick Markovski: A crafty forward is coming back into the footy fold.

HILLSIDE

Gabe Cristiano: Joins the club from Aberfeldie where he kicked 30 goals in 18 reserves games.

Khalil Kaakour: A young gun who joins from Pascoe Vale. He was the joint-winner of the under-18 Premier Division league medal.

KEILOR PARK

Aaron Scerri: A tough inside midfielder.

Ali Maghnie: The 193cm utility joins the club able to play across the ground.

Callum Brown: A former junior, Brown returns to the club and is expected to play across halfback.

Louis Alexopoulos: Returns to the club after a season with Aberfeldie.

Uriah Matenga: The utility brings speed to the Devils after joining from Aberfeldie.

Nick Nesci: Will add run and flair to the playing list.

Michael Bourke back in the day.

MOONEE VALLEY

Michael Bourke: Back at the club after a year off. Previously named in the EDFL Team of the Year.

Tom Clark: The homegrown talent returns to the club after a year in Premier Division. Plays on a wing.

James Kefalas: A former junior who returns after a stint with Strathmore where he won the reserves best-and-fairest.

Zayas Leonedas: Returns to the Fog after a year away with Avondale Heights where he played 11 senior games.

Josh Toy: The former AFL player joins after recently playing country footy in the Ovens and King league.

NORTHERN SAINTS

Evan Tzoras: the 188cm signing can play at either end of the ground.

ROXBURGH PARK

Dan Watson: Joins from Cobden and brings VFL experience to the club.

Angus Bartolo: A young star in the junior ranks with Greenvale who is now looking to take his opportunities at senior level.

Kaden Hamilton: Joins the club from Deer Park and is a 6’1” utility who can play across the ground.

Anthony Omogrosso: A two-time premiership player who returns to the club.

Steve Golding: Arrives from Hadfield with a serious of accolades to his name throughout his career.

RUPERTSWOOD

Lachlan Fish: The former junior returns to the club. He possesses strong pace and a “lovely left foot”. Spent the 2024 season with Balranald in the Central Murray league.

Angus Price: The Rupo product is back after a couple of seasons with Keilor Park. Will slot into the middle or across halfback.

Owen Sloan: A young ruckman, standing at 201cm, who joins the club after previous stints in the Northern league.

Bailey Verrall: Re-joins the club after a year away with Riddell.

ST ALBANS

Patrick Taban: Re-joins the club after a year after in country footy with Colbinabbin where he played 11 senior games.

SUNBURY KANGAROOS

Connor Bowden: The versatile young prospect returns to the club to play alongside his brothers.

Will Direen: The key defender joins from Heathcote where he was named at fullback in the Team of the Year for the local competition.

Jayden Eales: The dominant ruckman joins from Kyneton. He also has experience with Sunbury Lions and Williamstown.

Danny Younan has returned to Taylors Lakes. Photo: George Salpigtidis

TAYLORS LAKES

Marc Lock: The Lions say the 6’3” is a “running machine”. He returns to the club after time with Old Carey.

Jack Gusman: Rejoins the club as a homegrown player. He played with Coburg Districts last season and kicked 28 goals in 15 games.

Danny Younan: The former VFL star returns to the club where he played in a premiership in 2010. Since leaving the state league he was a star ar Bundoora.

Jake Hobbs: The ex-Essendon VFL player returns to the club after a stints with Bundoora and Deniliquin.

Damien Petrone: Joins from East Keilor as he looks to put a horror injury run behind him. Stands at 6’4” and plays key position at either end.

TULLAMARINE

Declan Edwards: Joins the club from Williamstown CYMS in the VAFA.

Adam Figliola: The energetic small forward makes the move from Pascoe Vale where he kicked 26 goals in 2024.

Anthony Zanti: A player described as having explosive ability.

Fintan Brazil: A strong halfback with silky skills who joins the club from Benalla in country footy.

Nicholas Owens: The developing ruckman joins from Strathmore where he played some senior footy in 2024. Has a big impact when the ball hits the ground.

Ben Weightman: The exciting forward joins from Taylors Lakes. He’s a former country footy star and was hampered by injury in 2024.

Jamie Trifonos: Joins from St Albans and is expected to play across half-forward and in the middle.

Alexi Mamalos: Has electric pace and is best used on the wing or at halfback. Joins from Craigieburn.

WESTMEADOWS

Jordan Hollow: Returns to the Tigers after the last two seasons with Epping. Expected to slot into the midfield.

Harley Gleeson: Another former Tiger to return home. His versatility makes him a key player.

Hugo Jenkins: The young star arrives from Strathmore where he kicked 35 under-18s goals.

Jake Butcher: Joins from Shepparton Swans in the Goulburn Valley league where he played 16 games and was named in the best in 10. Described as a “crafty mid/forward with explosive speed and excellent goal sense”.

Michael Portelli: Returns to the club after a year away with Hillside in Division 1. He will slot into defence.

Marcus Mammoliti: Returns to the club after a successful career with Airport West. Highly skilled player who will suit the Tigers’ quick ball movement.

Mitch Church: The key forward returns after time away.

Blake Jarram: A former senior player who is returning to the club.

Kane Jarram: Returns to the club after a stint with Epping.