‘Open for business’: Near-century-old club vows to rebuild
A local footy club in Melbourne’s east has broken its silence on a tumultuous off-season spelling the end of its near-century-old senior men’s program – but the club will survive.
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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 …
‘Dangerous and unpredictable’: The recruits set to fire Falcons
The new Lilydale coach has wasted no time addressing key areas at the Division 2 club — with an NT footballer and an ex-Oakleigh Charger among a package of signings.
Life without Lin: Mulgrave’s plan to cover ex-AFL Bulldog
The Eastern club is preparing for life without one of its biggest stars – ex-Bulldog Lin Jong – but the coach is confident his group can overcome his loss this season.
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Near-century-old Melbourne footy club on brink of collapse
A suburban footy club just two years shy of its centenary is on the brink of collapse as the league scrambles to rework the fixture eight weeks out from the season. Latest here.
How Weideman, Vermont are tracking this pre-season
The Eastern powerhouse snared one of the recruits of the off-season fresh out of the AFL, while another big signing is set to be sidelined. And a gun recruit has walked in off the street …
Axed AFL forward’s ‘phenomenal’ pre-season
Former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache is no stranger to the rigours of pre-season – or lofty expectations – and he’s more than keeping his end of the deal at his new club.
‘Biggest signing the club has had’: Eastern great’s next stop
An Eastern club is beaming after landing one of the league’s most distinguished names.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
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Bloods’ late pre-season gift
A package of recruits has landed at Warrandyte ahead of its move into a new division — with a country footy premiership name the latest signing.
Triple AFL premiership star makes a splash
It hasn’t taken former AFL Hawk and Kangaroo Liam Shiels long to make an impact at his new club this pre-season. But he’s not the only standout at the Eastern Premier outfit …
‘Hungry as ever’: Surrey Park bolsters flag list
A second new division in as many years awaits Surrey Park – with the rapidly rising Eastern outfit busily recruiting ahead of its move. Here’s the coach’s lowdown on all the additions …
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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