‘They’ll get there’: Donvale coach’s bold declaration
Just two points separated Donvale from premiership glory in the Eastern league’s Division 3, prompting this feedback from the coach …
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Ainger shines on the big stage
VERMONT spearhead Andrew Ainger capped off a September to remember after booting five goals in the Division 1 grand final to give the Eagles their first premiership in nine years.
Eagles storm to EFL premiership
VERMONT has buried the pain of consecutive grand final losses with a commanding 35-point win over South Croydon to win its 20th Eastern Football League Division 1 premiership.
Annakis joins EFL royalty
DONCASTER champion Chris Annakis was elevated to Eastern Football League legend status after winning his second Chandler Medal at the competition’s night of nights.
Tranquilli makes decision on future
DONCASTER coach Andrew Tranquilli has made a decision on his future at Schramms Reserve after the Sharks’ straight sets finals exit.
EFL clubs set to vote on new club
THE Eastern Football League is poised to welcome its 45th club with Croydon North and Mount Lilydale Old Collegians set to merge.
Eagles set to enter decider as favourites
VERMONT will have to handle the tag of flag favourites for a third consecutive grand final if its is to secure a 20th Eastern Football League premiership.
Redbacks’ perfect season has imperfect ending
RINGWOOD was left shell-shocked after suffering their first defeat of the year in the Division 3 grand final as Boronia claimed an unlikely premiership.
Viojo-Rainbow shines on the big stage
DILLON Viojo-Rainbow made it two premierships in as many years after putting in a sublime performance for Doncaster East in the Division 2 decider.
Neagle takes positives from grand final loss
LILYDALE coach Ben Neagle has applauded his side’s growth in 2018 after surprising the competition with an impressive Division 2 finals series.
‘Vermont should be pretty nervous’
SOUTH Croydon will have a shot at back-to-back premierships for the first time in the club’s 50-year history after an extra-time preliminary final over Blackburn.
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