Ins and outs: Every MPFNL club’s list changes ahead of 2026

Keep up to date with every in and out across both divisions of the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League. See every move here.

Macklin Raine, Sam Hayes and Nick Buykx have signed with MPFNL clubs.

The footy off-season is heating up fast!

Clubs are signing new recruits and farewelling key players.

Track all the moves in our recruiting tracker:

DIVISION 1

DEVON MEADOWS

IN: Kye Quirk (Drouin), Jarrod Marshall (Drouin), Fletcher McMillan (Koo Wee Rup), Adrian Cole (Dandenong Stingrays)

Kye Quirk: Gun midfielder from Drouin. Multiple B&F winner and 2025 Team of the Year selection after four dominant seasons. Elite ball-winner.

Jarrod Marshall: Three-year Drouin captain brings vital leadership as strong mid/forward. His experience will be crucial guiding the Devon young group’s step up to Division 1.

Fletcher McMillan: After over 80 senior games at Koo Wee Rup, the key defender is back to where he played all his junior footy.

Adrian Cole: The 19-year-old key defender is a Victoria Metro U18 representative and was runner-up in the Dandenong Stingrays best and fairest. Will trial VFL football at Sandringham while calling Devon Meadows home.

Adrian Cole (No. 32) of Victoria Metro during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

DROMANA

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EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE

IN: Jack Hutchins (Mansfield), Tarkyn O’Leary (Frankston VFL), Brett Crane (Caulfield Bears)

OUT: Hugo Clarke (Mordialloc), Zack O’Neill (Mordialloc), Liam Jordan (Mordialloc) Darcy Shannon (Mordialloc), Nick Carlon (Chelsea), Harley Dale (Tyabb), Ishak Bashir (Koo Wee Rup), Darcy Warke (Carrum Patterson Lakes), Colby Nayna (East Ringwood), Adam Boag (Dandenong West)

Jack Hutchins: Former Gold Coast Sun (19 AFL games) and Casey VFL captain joins the Edi-Asp. Strong key position player who will provide leadership and experience to the Eagles’ talented group.

Tarkyn O’Leary: The Frankston Dolphins-listed gun is an incredible runner, bringing elite speed, clean hands and footy smarts. Makes the Eagles his home club.

Brett Crane: Joins from Caulfield Bears as a tall forward with strong hands, providing a huge asset and marking presence to the Eagles forward line for 2026.

FRANKSTON YCW

IN: Henry Berenger (Subiaco), Kyle Hutchison (Dalyston)

OUT: Billy McCormack (Donvale), Mitchell Gibson (Koo Wee Rup), Jackson Muscillo (Hastings), Riley D’Arcy (Moe), Blake Mullane (Moe)

Henry Berenger: Starred in the Stonecats’ 2022 grand final as a cub, sharpened his claws at Subiaco in WA (2023 to 2025). Now he returns. Will be on Frankston’s VFL list, with YCW his home club.

LANGWARRIN

IN: Nick Buykx (Point Cook), Diezel Brousse de laborde (Prahran), Ben Charles (Frankston Bombers)

OUT: Tyler Beard (Lang Lang), Nic Xerri (Hastings)

Nick Buykx: VFL experience with Williamstown and Werribee. Captained Point Cook to 2022 B&F. 2025 Team of the Year selection. Elite leadership and midfield class will boost Langy.

Ben Charles: After two seasons at Frankston Bombers, he returns to Langy where he played in a senior premiership in 2022 and an U19s premiership in 2023.

Nick Buykx gets a handball away for Point Cook. Picture: Andy Brownbill

MORNINGTON
IN: Riley Verbi (Old Camberwell Grammarians)
OUT: Kai Owens (Doncaster East), Jack Mottram-Barrett (Crib Point), Lachie Susovich (Crib Point), Finn Bonighton (Crib Point)

Riley Verbi: Dynamic midfielder joining from Old Camberwell with VFL experience at North Melbourne. Elite on both feet, creates time and space brilliantly, and hits the scoreboard regularly.

Riley Verbi playing for Old Camberwell Grammarians in the 2023 VAFA Premier C grand final. Picture: Valeriu Campan

MT ELIZA

IN: Ryan Jacobs (Seaford, Frankston VFL), Jess McManus (Seaford), Harrison Jones (Old Haileybury, Frankston VFL), Jet Peckett (Bonbeach, Sandringham VFL), Elwood Peckett (Bonbeach, Sandringham VFL), Connor Riley (Old Haileybury/Port Melbourne VFL)

OUT: Jake Mones (Crib Point), Lachie Williams (Somerville), Nicholas MacDonald Girolami (Subiaco), Will Bravo (Subiaco), Justin Davies (Cheltenham), Chris Carey (Newlyn)

Ryan Jacobs: Goal-kicking midfielder joins the Redlegs. He had 19 VFL games at Frankston, and had back-to-back team of the year gongs in the MPFNL, and averaged 33 disposals in 2025. Elite ball-winner.

Jess McManus: 196cm key position player rejoining Mt Eliza from Frankston VFL/Seaford. Super athletic and versatile, the local junior returns ready to make an impact after injury.

Harrison Jones: Key forward returning home to Mt Eliza. Frankston VFL-listed, VAFA premiership player with Old Haileybury (43 goals in 11 games). Brings goal-kicking versatility and commanding presence.

Connor Riley of Frankston runs with the ball during the round 13 VFL match between Geelong Cats and Frankston at GMHBA Stadium on June 16, 2023. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Jet Peckett: Sandringham VFL-listed forward and 2025 Bonbeach best and fairest winner. Dynamic goal-kicking midfielder with speed, skill, and toughness. Back-to-back MPNFL Division 2 Team of Year selection.

Elwood Peckett: St Kilda VFL-listed utility from Sandringham VFL. Classy midfielder with genuine X-factor who racks up possessions and hits the scoreboard with impact.

Connor ‘Bomber’ Riley: With 51 VFL games at Frankston and recent experience at Port Melbourne, his elite professionalism, work rate and leadership will strengthen the Redlegs.

Tom Murphy of the Dolphins takes a kick during the 2025 VFL First Semi Final between Frankston and Casey Demons at Kinetic Stadium on September 6th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Riley Lockett/AFL Photos)

PINES

IN: Tom Murphy (Frankston VFL)

OUT: Lachlan Sharp (Somerville), Lachie Marshall (Pearcedale)

Tom Murphy: The former North Melbourne AFL player and Frankston Dolphins star has been appointed the new playing-coach of Pines. It’s the 27-year-old’s first coaching job.

ROSEBUD

IN: Sam Hayes (Cheltenham), Caden Kappe (Tyabb), Curtis Taylor (North Melbourne VFL), Gus Taylor (Navarre), Fletcher Hustwaite (retired)

OUT: Miller Stewart (Crib Point), Will Gown (Doncaster East), Nick Russo (Cranbourne)

Sam Hayes: Three-time premiership defender from Cheltenham’s dynasty. With VFL experience, he’s an elite lockdown defender and will only make the grand final-winning Buds stronger.

Caden Kappe: 19-year-old utility from Tyabb who loves the contest. Named senior players’ MVP from just 13 games. Massive respect earned, exciting talent joins.

Curtis Taylor: The former AFL-Roo is a big boost for the Buds. The 188cm versatile 25-year-old played 76 AFL games, kicking 33 goals across six seasons.

Curtis Taylor of the Kangaroos takes a big mark over Ed Langdon of the Demons. Pic: Michael Klein

SORRENTO

IN: Adam Tomlinson (North Melbourne VFL), Dylan Atkins (Red Hill), Kyle Halligan (Kingsway, WA)

OUT: Keilan Todd (Old Carey Grammarians), Jordan Doherty (Broadbeach Cats)

Adam Tomlinson: The 185-game AFL player is 6-foot-4 and can play as a defender or midfielder. His leadership — honed across stints at GWS and Melbourne — provides exactly the on-field guidance Sorrento needs.

Dylan Atkins: The 200cm utility brings VFL experience from Sandringham and Port Melbourne, plus the versatility and height the Sharks have desperately sought.

Kyle Halligan: The Western Australian sharpshooter is a two-time WAFL premiership winner with Subiaco has averaged nearly 50 goals per season over the past three years.

2024: Adam Tomlinson of the Demons. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

DIVISION 2

BONBEACH
IN: Misi Faimalo (Sandringham, Red Hill), Roland De Biase (Fish Creek), Jake Anderson (Fish Creek)
OUT: Dimitri Fasoulis (Macorna), Jet Peckett (Mt Eliza), Elwood Peckett (Mt Eliza), Jack Bailey (Carrum Patterson Lakes), Jake Gazzola (Carrum Patterson Lakes), Brayden Chapple (Mordialloc), Luke Gray (Chelsea Heights)

Misi Faimalo: A powerful, quick and skilful forward/midfielder with rugby and VFL experience, the New Zealand international commits full-time to electrify Sharks supporters in 2026.

Roland De Biase: A big-bodied inside midfielder. Last year’s grand final best-on-ground and B&F runner-up, he is also a multiple Team of the Year selection.

Jake Anderson: A tough, no-nonsense lockdown defender who doesn’t take a backward step. Brings real strength, accountability, and defensive steel to the backline.

CHELSEA

IN: Kai Love-Linay (East Brighton), Nick Carlon (Edithvale-Aspendale), Josh Cowan (Powelltown), Sean Downie (East Brighton)

OUT: Rory Gregg-Smith (Lyndhurst)

Sean Downie of East Brighton handballs. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Kai Love-Linay: Multiple team of the year rep and B&F winner from East Brighton. Fierce competitor, exceptional leader, and proven three-year captain joins the Seagulls.

Nick Carlon: Edithvale-Aspendale premiership captain with more than 150 senior games. Dominant, versatile player with exceptional leadership and footy IQ who brings competitiveness and energy to the Seagulls.

Josh Cowan:. A prolific ball-winner with a classy left foot, the 7x Big V representative and 6x Team of the Year selection adds elite midfield class to the Gulls.

Sean Downie: signs for 2026 after outstanding East Brighton stint featuring back-to-back best and fairests. His blistering speed, attack on contests, and elite disposal strengthen the Seagulls midfield.

Kai Love-Linay has signed at Chelsea. Pic: Chelsea Seagulls

CRIB POINT

IN: Lachie Susovich (Mornington), Jack Mottram-Barrett (Mornington), Miller Stewart (Rosebud), Finn Bonighton (Mornington), Jake Mones (Mt Eliza), Kyle Hurlstone (Tyabb), Tavian Escudero (Mornington)

Jake Mones: The 20yo is a 195cm mobile forward with a great left foot and elite endurance. Over the past three seasons, he has played in three grand finals — winning two premierships (across U19s and the development side). Played in Mt Eliza’s seniors (including a final) last season.

Jack Mottram-Barrett: Runner-up B&F at Mornington’s development side in 2025. Super professional, smooth mover, and ready for his next challenge at the Magpies.

Lachie Susovich: 2023 Mornington premiership player who elevated to Div 1. Versatile key position star dominates at either end. Proven winner joining the Magpies.

Lachlan Susovich has made the move to Crib Point. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Miller Stewart: The 20-year-old brings elite experience from Dandenong Stingrays, Somerville and Rosebud FNC. He will add class and depth to Cribby’s midfield group, combining clean skills, smart decision making, and a relentless work ethic. And he’ll play alongside brother Will and under dad Mark, who is the club’s senior assistant coach.

Finn Bonighton: The versatile utility from Mornington brings Div 1 experience, covers the ground brilliantly, and knows where the goals are. Fresh start, exciting talent.

Kyle Hurlstone: joins from Tyabb for 2026, bringing competitive hardness, leadership and elite goal sense — 90 goals in 55 games — as a dynamic forward-midfielder.

Tavian Escudero: 6’3” mobile athlete from Mornington bringing tall, versatile presence to the Magpies, ready to enjoy football with mates.

Miller Stewart has joined Crib Point from Rosebud. PIc: Crib Point FNC

FRANKSTON BOMBERS

IN:
OUT: Noah Iliadis (Bayswater), Ben Charles (Langwarrin), Connor Morgan (Tyabb)

HASTINGS
IN: Max Milward (Prahran), Jackson Muscillo (Frankston YCW), Jake Charlton (Langwarrin), Josh Dow (Frankston YCW), Nic Xerri (Langwarrin)
OUT: Josh Berenger (Warburton Millgrove), Logan Paunov (South Cairns)

Max Milward: Prahran premiership winner reunites with brother Jake in royal blue. Versatile utility dominates both ends, hits the scoreboard, and brings winning experience to the Blues.

Jackson Muscillo: Returns from Frankston YCW with physicality and ball-winning ability. Two years of Division 1 experience plus VFL training makes him an outstanding midfield addition.

Nic Xerri: After a season at Langwarrin playing Division 1 senior football, he returns to bolster the Blues with elite skills and an enormous engine.

KARINGAL

IN: Charlie Wallis (Frankston YCW), Noah Groves (Parkdale), Liam Galjar (Parkdale)

OUT: Zac Holton (Koo Wee Rup)

Charlie Wallis: Pace, skill and toughness on-field, but his enthusiasm and buy-in excite most. Expect massive impact both on and off the field from this exciting recruit.

Noah Groves: joins Karingal from successful Parkdale U19s. The tall, athletic half-back boasts a damaging left foot, creating and stopping goals as the modern attacking defender. Noah continues the proud Groves family legacy at Karingal.

Liam Galjar: The tough, in-and-under midfielder with a strong body and a love for the contest will make his mark in red and white.

Charlie Wallis is a welcome addition at Karingal. Pic: Karingal FNC

PEARCEDALE

IN: Lachie Marshall (Pines)
OUT: Ryan Bastinac, Brett Eddy, Lachlan Hinde (Koo Wee Rup)

Lachie Marshall: The Pines captain and premiership player returns to Pearcedale where he played as a junior and won a U18 league medal. Brings leadership, toughness and experience to drive Pearcedale to the next level.

Josh Watson of Coburg at Piranha Park. He’s joined Red Hill. Picture: Hamish Blair

RED HILL

IN: Matt Presutto (Ivanhoe), Matt Emmanouil (Parkdale Vultures), Sam Fletcher (Dromana), Josh Watson (Collegians VAFA, Coburg VFL), Corey Trigger

OUT: Michael Mock (North Brunswick), Dylan Atkins (Sorrento)

Matt Presutto: Composed ball winner with exceptional skills off half-back and penetrating midfield presence.

Matt Emmanouil: The 21-year-old powerful midfielder from Parkdale Vultrures won league and club best and fairest, served as vice captain, and earned VAFA C Team of the Year selection.

Sam Fletcher: The ex-Gold Coast Sun joins Red Hill’s midfield stocks. The experienced Frankston product brings elite inside work, clean hands, and leadership to mentor Red Hill’s emerging young guns.

Josh Watson: has signed for the 2026 season. He returns to the club after spending time overseas and brings outstanding experience and talent. A premiership player with Collegians in Premier VAFA and with several seasons at Coburg in the VFL, Josh offers elite running capacity, toughness and versatility through the midfield and across half-back/wing.

Corey Trigger: The 199cm big-bodied defender returns from basketball, eager to dominate at centre half-back after a two-year break from footy.

Matthew Emmanouil. Picture: Valeriu Campan

RYE
IN: Ryan Handley (Powelltown)

Ryan Handley: EFNL experienced player with Mitcham and Bayswater. Coached Black Rock to the 2022 premiership. Magnificent kick and skilled ball-winner from half-back. Lives locally. Quality signing.

SEAFORD
IN: Macklin Raine (Springvale Districts)
OUT: Ryan Jacobs (Mt Eliza), Jess McManus (Mt Eliza), Aaron Johns (Frankston Dolphins - SFNL), Will Kennedy (Noble Park)

Macklin Raine: Returns to Tigerland. One of the MPFNL’s premier ruckmen in 2022, the fearless competitor and hit-out machine brings experience and leadership.

Macklin Raine returns to Seaford from Springvale Districts. Pic: Seaford FNC

SOMERVILLE

IN: Michaed Hibberd (Port Melbourne Colts), Lachlan Sharp (Pines, Frankston VFL), Rowan Hogenbirk (Brunswick), Brad Ratubuli (Tyabb), Lachie Williams (Mt Eliza), Max Kleverkamp (Old Peninsula)

OUT: Corey Battams (Koo Wee Rup)

Michael Hibberd: The Melbourne premiership star and All-Australian returns home. Recent Port Melbourne Colts Best and Fairest winner bringing elite footy IQ, toughness, and leadership to the Eagles.

Lachlan Sharp: High-flying, strong, mobile forward returns home for the 2026 season. Elite hands, deadly finish in front of goal. Proven game-winner clunks contested marks, nails set shots, lifts everyone.

Rowan Hogenbirk: Big-bodied explosive midfielder returns home. Thrives in the contest, pushes forward to hit the scoreboard. Genuine game-changer coming back to the nest after years away.

Lachie Williams: An athletic, versatile utility with VFL experience and premiership success, he brings elite speed, game-changing ability, and serious X-factor to the Eagles.

Max Kleverkamp: A hard-bodied inside midfielder with genuine class, he thrives at the coalface and pushes forward to hit the scoreboard — a dual threat honed through VFL and interleague experience.

Lachlan Sharp revs up the Eagles in 2023. Picture: Valeriu Campan

TYABB
IN: Harley Dale (Edithvale-Aspendale), Mitch Kennedy (South Mornington), Lachlan Doughton (Mt Eliza), Jake Sengstock (Mt Eliza), Aaron Bennell (Mt Eliza), Connor Morgan (Frankston Bombers), Patty Hose (South Mornington), Flynn McKenry, Josh Baker
OUT: Caden Kappe (Rosebud), James Freeman (Garfield), Brad Ratubuli (Somerville), Brock Regan (Frankston Dolphins - SFNL), Ryan Regan (Frankston Dolphins - SFNL), Matt Clark (Montmorency), Coby Farrow (Frankston Dolphins - SFNL), Jake Anderson (Frankston Dolphins - SFNL)

Harley Dale: 2024 premiership player from Edithvale-Aspendale. Hard-running midfielder and half-back with excellent work rate, composure and versatility who will provide key leadership to the Yabbies young midfield.