‘Rock-solid’ Scoresby flexes in Division 3 return
The enormity of the occasion didn’t faze the Magpies on Saturday, pitted against new-look Ferntree Gully flush with recruit Jaidyn Stephenson on a night two premiership flags were unfurled.
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How Dockers dismantled Jets in Division 2 opener
Premiership pals turned adversaries on Saturday as two of Eastern Division 2’s fancied teams locked horns, with Templestowe making a statement against a rejuvenated Heathmont.
Bullants march home in nail-biting Eastern debut
Bulleen Templestowe has made it a debut to remember in the Eastern league, with the former VAFA club pinching victory from the jaws of defeat in Division 4 on Saturday.
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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Ex-Sun among talent tipped to spark Bulls’ new era
Noble Park has waved goodbye to its biggest names this off-season. But there is plenty of cause for optimism with a young list according to the coach — including the arrival of an ex-AFL Sun.
‘Fit, strong, hungry’: Homegrown Hawks top up for flag tilt
Rowville has added a stack of VFL talent this off-season as it looks for a second Eastern Premier Division flag in three seasons.
‘We’ll be fine’: Suburban footy club rubbishes player rumours
A footy club in Melbourne’s east has hit back at persistent rumours of a player shortage threatening its future, declaring it will “get a team up” this year. Latest here.
Swanny’s latest stop revealed
The diary of AFL great Dane Swan fills up quickly in local footy season – with the Brownlow medallist’s latest stop pencilled in.
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 …
Rumour Mill: The race to secure ex-AFL star
An ex-AFL star has moved homes and clubs in the local area have the cheque book out while some of his former teammates might link up together in country footy. That and more in the Rumour Mill.
‘Step up’: Ayres’ call to cover ex-AFL forward
Montrose coach Gary Ayres discusses his plan to rejig the Dees’ attack following the exit of one of the club’s biggest stars, while there’s also been a package of key signings.
‘Something needs to be done’: Fed-up sporting club’s plea after ‘suspicious’ fire
A suburban sporting club in Melbourne’s outer east says enough is enough after it was hit with a “suspicious” blaze less than a month out from finals.
‘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.
Tigers snare top NZ talent, VFL Hawk
One of New Zealand’s top rising stars has linked with Eastern Premier outfit Mitcham, while a VFL Hawk will carry on a longstanding family legacy at the club.
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