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Daniel Cencic is a sports reporter covering Melbourne’s east and outer east.

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Bulleen Templestowe embarked on its maiden EFNL season in 2025. Pic: Davis Harrigan

Why Bullants’ baptism of fire was a success

Bulleen Templestowe’s maiden Eastern league season went down to the wire – but the former VAFA stalwart hits 2026 with plenty of optimism and a few lessons learned. Here’s why.

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Jamie Bennell of East Ringwood celebrates kicking a goal during the round eight EFNL Premier Eastland Senior Mens match between Rowville and East Ringwood at Seebeck Oval, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Triple treat: How Jets lured top-division trio

Eastern Division 2 club Heathmont has lost some key names this off-season – but it’s attracted a swag of top-flight talent, including an ex-AFL speedster.

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Michael Schwab of Montrose celebrates kicking a goal during the 2023 Eastern Football Netball League 1st Division Seniors Semi Final match between South Belgrave and Montrose at Tormore Reserve in Boronia, Victoria on August 26, 2023. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Revealed: All the latest Eastern league key signings

Ex-AFL talent, state league names, homecoming heroes and more – ink has been hitting paper across all five Eastern league divisions as clubs prepare for 2026 …

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Premier cricket . Geelong v Fitzroy Doncaster at Kardinia park Fitzroy Doncaster batsman Jack Rudd Picture: Mark Wilson

How rival and ‘phenomenal’ knock inspired Lions’ revival

Fitzroy Doncaster’s Premier Cricket season looked just about shot at 0-5 – but a standout showing on Saturday coupled with the inspiration of a rival’s Houdini act has the Lions believing again.

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AFL Round 9. 15/05/2021 . Richmond vs GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Richmonds Riley Collier-Dawkins during the 3rd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Named: The biggest and best Eastern league recruits of 2026

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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Kingborough's Mitch Brouwer looks to get a kick away against Glenorchy in the Tasmanian State League (TSL). Picture: Linda Higginson/Solstice Digital.

Ex-Tassie state league star returns east

A former Tasmanian state onballer has linked with an Eastern league heavyweight in an almighty boost to its flag hopes – but he’s not the only gun signing.

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EFNL 2025: Blackburn coach Anthony Fagan. Picture: Davis Harrigan

Revealed: All the latest Eastern league coaching moves

Some are in, some are out – and some are new. The coaching merry-go-round has spun for another year in the Eastern league. We recap all the moves here …

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AFL Outer East: Narre Warren v Olinda Ferny Creek Olinda Ferny Creek coach Brendan Donovan. Picture: Stuart Milligan

‘Rapt’: Why decorated premiership coach is sharpening at Eastern powerhouse

Not long after finishing up one of Outer East’s most successful coaching tenures of the past decade, a highly-respected mentor has found his next home in the Eastern league. He opens up on the move …

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Nunawading is set to return from recess in 2026. Picture: Nunawading FC

How ‘mountain of work’ has Nunawading set to rise from recess

Plunged into recess just ahead of the 2025 season, the near-century-old club is set to return to the field in 2026 – and in time for its centenary.

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EFNL 2025: Blackburn v Balwyn on Good Friday. Picture: Davis Harrigan

Revealed: The must-watch Eastern league blockbusters of 2026

Clear your diaries, local footy fans – the Eastern league fixtures have dropped and here are the biggest matches to pencil in across all five senior men’s divisions.

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