Open season: Why second-last can hunt finals
It’s a tight race for the EFL Division 1 top five, with Bayswater in the hunt despite sitting second bottom. Here’s why the coach is optimistic.
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Vermont duo set for long lay-off
Vermont’s injury woes have continued, with a five-time premiership hero among the latest casualties.
Glen Waverley dealt double blow
The Division 3 Hawks have farewelled a key forward while a gun midfielder has been ruled out for the season ahead of a crunch-game.
How depleted Berwick staged stunning boilover
One on-baller played the ‘best game I’ve seen him play for the club’ according to the coach – but he wasn’t the only standout in Berwick’s rout.
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Summers shines in Lions’ thrilling win
DONCASTER East spearhead Jake Summers put in his best showing of the year with a star six-goal haul to lift the Lions to a one-point win over Wantirna South.
Magpies taking flight in Division 3
SCORESBY claimed its best win of the season to cement its place inside the Eastern Football League Division 3 top five after a 22-point win over The Basin.
Eagles dish out reality check to Hawks
VERMONT dished out a harsh reality check to Rowville in the top-of-the-table clash, walking to a 62-point win to move two games clear at the top of the Division 1 ladder.
Falcons mark 1000th EFL game in style
LILYDALE continued its best start to a season in seven years with a come-from-behind 27-point victory over Upper Ferntree Gully to mark its 1000th EFL game in style.
Could the VAFA beat the EFL?
THE Eastern Football League’s rise to number one in the AFL Victoria Community Championships has reignited an age-old debate over which is rightfully the state’s top-ranked competition.
Norsemen left to play catch-up
NORWOOD coach Patrick Bowden maintains his side can turn its form around after an indifferent start to the season that’s left it playing catch-up football for the third consecutive year.
Star recruits facing long stints on the sidelines
BALWYN will be without two of its star recruits for most of the season, leaving the Tigers at risk of missing their first Eastern Football League finals series since joining the competition in 2007.
Saints look to end Division 1 finals drought
NORTH Ringwood is being driven by the opportunity to feature in its first Eastern Football League Division 1 finals campaign in more than a quarter of a century.
Birthday boy Williams shines again on interleague stage
NORWOOD star Leigh Williams marked his 28th birthday in style, turning in another star showing for the Eastern Football League on the interleague stage.
Blues family reflect on player’s tragic on-field death
IT WAS a devastating moment Croydon Football Club will never forget — on a dashing run from deep in defence, 19-year-old Peter Liddy handballed to a teammate, and collapsed.
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