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

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April 11: Premier Cricket Awards Friday, April 11, 2025. Photo by Liz Vagg

‘Something to be proud of’: King crowned with second Ryder Medal

Five years ago, David King accepted Victorian Premier Cricket’s highest individual accolade from his living room in the middle of the day. A far cry from his second gong on Friday night, as the champion opens up on the honour.

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EFNL 2025: Ex-Dandy Ray Tahj De La Rue has signed at Berwick. Picture: BlackbootPhotography

Why there’s ‘no real ceiling’ on Williams’ Berwick

“Young and enthusiastic” and with some handy inclusions, Berwick coach Andrew Williams isn’t setting a limit on what his group could achieve this season in Eastern’s Premier Division.

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EFNL 2025: New Waverley Blues coach Sam Bates arm-in-arm with his players after a nail-biting first-up win on Saturday. Picture: Davis Harrigan

How Blues exorcised ‘old demons’ in season-opening thriller

On the ropes ticking into time-on, the Waverley Blues — led by a new coach — “found a way” amid the deja vu of last September, saluting in an opening-round Division 2 nail-biter on Saturday.

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EFNL 2025: Mooroolbark's Cayden Maki was among the best afield on Saturday. Picture: Mooroolbark FC

‘Mature’ Mustangs kickstart new era

Don’t let age fool you – the plucky, young Mustangs, aided by experience, fired to an 11-goal masterclass on Saturday in its Division 1 season-opener under a new coach. Here’s who starred.

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EFNL 2023 Division 4 Grand Final: Kilsyth v Surrey Park at East Ringwood Reserve, Mt Dandenong Rd. Tom Smith of Surrey Park celebrates his goal. Picture : George Sal

Young gun’s ‘day out’ as Surrey meets Division 2 test

Promoted outfit Surrey Park found plenty out about Eastern’s Division 2 on Saturday as it survived a late opposition charge – with one of the league’s brightest young talents kicking a bag.

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EFNL Football. Division 4 - Eastland Senior Men, Grand Final: Scoresby Seniors vs Whitehorse Pioneers Seniors played at East Ringwood Reserve, East Ringwood, Victoria, Sunday 8th September 2024. Scoresby player Bradley Bishop looks for target. Picture: Andrew Batsch

‘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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Templestowe head coach Nick Batsanis speaks to his players during the round one EFNL Division 2 Eastland Senior Mens match between Templestowe and Ringwood at Templestowe Reserve, on April 06,2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

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.

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EFNL 2025: Lilydale celebrates its big win. Picture: Lilydale FC

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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EFNL 2025: Bulleen Templestowe celebrates its win on debut in the EFNL.

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.

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EFNL 2025: Boronia's Josh Begley. Picture: Field of View Photography

Named: 25 EFNL Division 1 players to watch in ‘25

Bursting with talent from rising stars, dynamic midfielders, ex-AFL names and more, we’ve listed 25 Eastern league Division 1 players to keep an eye on this season. See who made the cut.

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