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Two top of the table clashes in Division Three and a big day out at Vermont Recreation Reserve sees Vermont and Blackburn go toe-to-toe in an important one for the top five.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird, Josh Ward and Matt Lee as they break down this weekend's games.
The Senior Women's competition returned after the King's Birthday weekend.
Joining the podcast this week to speak about South Croydon's 2024 season is Senior Coach, Simon Hammersley.
Berwick Senior Coach Clint Evans joins the podcast this weekend to discuss the side's first win of the season, defeating Norwood by 18 points!
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird and Josh Ward as they take a look at all the key results of the weekend.
Berwick are in a must-win scenario this weekend as they host Norwood while the Saints and Tigers go head to head in another Division One classic!
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they preview all the key games this weekend.
Heathmont Senior Women's Coach Adam Sullivan joins the podcast to speak about the Jets start to the 2024 season!
Ferntree Gully Senior Coach Brent Kiker joins the podcast this week to discuss the Eagles seven-point win over the Oakleigh District.
Join Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher, Ray Baird and Josh Ward as they take a look at all the key games from the weekend.
The Hawks face off against the Roos in a must-see Premier Division clash as the reigning premier Mitcham face the undefeated Sharks in this week's Match of the Round.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird, Jared Beandland and Matt Lee as they discuss all the key games of the weekend.
Vermont Senior Coach Chris Clark joins the podcast this week to discuss the Eagles first win of the 2024 season!
Hear from Chris as well as a recap of the latest round of the senior women's competition and a look ahead to Saturday's games.
Whitehorse Senior Men's Coach Andrew Haining joins the podcast this week to discuss the side's fifth win in a row.
Join Ryan Long, Blake Tennant and Josh Ward as they look at all the key games across the weekend.
A top of the table Division Four clash, the Tigers travel to Beaconsfield and Croydon look to bounce back against the Waverley Blues
Join Ryan Long, Matt Fotia, Matt Lee and Jared Beanland as they go through the key games of the weekend as well unveiling a new Power Rankings segment.
Chirnside Park Co-Captain Alice Jamieson joins the podcast this week to discuss the side's first win since 2022!
Hear from Alice about the victory as well as her 50th game milestone earlier this season and all things Chirnside Park.
Norwood Senior Coach Brett Moyle joins the podcast this week after the senior side's first win of the season after a two-point victory over Noble Park.
Join Ryan Long, Scott Hardie, Josh Ward and Blake Tennant as they discuss all the key results of the weekend.
Love the Game Round this weekend sees a couple of interesting Premier Division clashes ahead as Rowville looks to get back on track, while South Croydon and Vermont go head-to-head to continue their winning form.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they discuss all the key matches of this weekend.
Mitcham Playing Coach Jess Grace joins the podcast to discuss the Tigers first win of the 2024 season and all all things Mitcham!
The 200-game milestone man Daniel Playsted joins the podcast this week to discuss all things Waverley Blues, having played over 24 years at the club.
Hear from Daniel Playsted as well as a recap on all the key matches of the weekend.
Two top of the table clashes this weekend in Divisions One and Two, headline a massive weekend of EFNL football.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Jared Beanland and Josh Ward as they preview the round ahead.
North Ringwood Senior Women's Captain Tayla Deane joins the podcast this week after playing in her 50th game on the weekend.Tune in to hear from Tayla as well as a recap on all the big results from Round Three
Warrandyte Senior Coach Paul Donahoo joins the Recovery podcast this week to discuss the side's first win of the 2024 season.
Matt Cronin speaks with Media Manager Ryan Long about this weekend's Pat Cronin Foundation Round and how you can get involved in supporting the cause.
Hear from Matt before the team breaks down the all the key games of the weekend.
Berwick Senior Women's Coach Simon Mehegan joins the podcast to speak about the Wickers first win since returning to the Senior Women's competition.
Tune in to hear from Simon as well as a recap of Round Two action!
Mooroolbark Senior Coach Bret Lavars joins the podcast this week to speak about the Mustangs come from behind victory over North Ringwood.
Join Ryan Long, Josh Ward and Blake Tennant as they discuss all the results of the weekend.
ANZAC Day Round continues this Saturday with a Premier Division Grand Final Rematch and a couple of early top of the table clashes across the divisions.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird, Jared Beanland and Matt Lee as they take a look at all the key matches of the weekend.
Celebrating her 200th milestone game with a win in Round One, KangaRams star Brittany Grech joins the podcast this week.
Tune in for the Round One Recap as well as a look ahead at Round Two.
Surrey Park Senior Coach James Kenworthy joins the podcast this weekend to speak about the Panthers great start to Division Three.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Ray Baird and Josh Ward as they take a look at a big weekend ahead of EFNL football.
Join Josh Ward, Ryan Long and Blake Martin as they take a look at the top two divisions of the Senior Women's competition ahead of Round One.
Noble Park Senior Coach Steve Hughes joins the podcast this week, after the Bulls big win on the road, defeating the Lions by ten points.
Join Ryan Long, Blake Tennant and Josh Ward as they discuss all the key games of the weekend.
Join Ryan Long and Matt Lee as they break down all the key matches of week two of the EFNL Senior Men's competition.
EFNL Netball Co-Ordinator Alice Cook joins the studio to discuss the growth of the Netball competition as well as all the latest updates ahead of the season.
Premier Division Senior Men's footy kicks off this weekend!
Join the EFNL Media Team as they break down all ten teams ahead of Round One.
Kane Keppel put together a ten-goal masterclass as Park Orchards ran rampant, Surrey Park off to a flyer in Division Three and Kilsyth hold on in a nail-biter.
Join Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher and Gavin Casey as they speak to Beaconsfield's Senior Coach Mick Fogarty and discuss all the big results of the weekend
Two Grand Final Rematches, a Friday Night season opener at H.E Parker Reserve, and a blockbuster at Pinks Reserve.
Plenty to look forward to this weekend!
Hear from Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they take a look at the weekend ahead.
Less than a week away from Round One!
Hear from the EFNL Media Team as they break down Division One club by club.
As the countdown is on for Round One of the Eastland EFNL season, we prepare by previewing each division of each competition.
Join Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher and Blake Tennant as they preview the Division Two competition.
Less than a month to go until Round One gets underway.
Division Three sees Surrey Park, Knox and Upper Ferntree Gully enter the mix to make a ten-team competition with a final five series.
Hear from the EFNL Media Team as they go through the division, club by club.
Season 2024 is right around the corner!
Ahead of Round One, we'll be previewing each division of both senior competitions, starting with Division Four of the Senior Men's comp.
Season 2024 is right around the corner!
Ahead of Round One, we'll be previewing each division of both senior competitions, starting with Division Four of the Senior Men's comp.
Media Manager Ryan Long is joined by Ray Baird and Wayne Brasher as they share their final thoughts on the 2023 EFNL season.
One weekend to go! Ahead of the Premier Division Grand Final, Josh Ward and Dylan Smith sat down to preview the match, while also reflecting on last weekend's Grand Finals.
A huge three games to take a look at this weekend.
Division One and Two Grand Finals, and a blockbuster Premier Division prelim at Bayswater!
Donvale and Surrey Park celebrated senior premierships, while our Division One and Two Grand Finals were set with the Tigers and Jets both coming from behind to win.
We take a quick look at all of the results from the weekend.
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Big weekend of football! Division Three and Four Grand Finals to come, plus more!
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Dylan Smith ahead of this weekend's games.
What a weekend! Five sides etch their names into the history books, winning premierships last Saturday.
Join Josh Ward and Dylan Smith as they look back and recap Grand Final Week.
Big weekend of finals footy to cover, from Premier Division's Elimination Finals to the Preliminary Finals of Division Four.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they preview all the key match-up's.
The big weekend is here! It's Grand Final Week for the Senior Women's competition.
Join Josh Ward, Dylan Smith and Ryan Long as they preview all five of this week's Grand Finals.
Massive week of football, Divisions One to Four finals series start tomorrow, while the final spot of the top six is up for grabs in Premier Division.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they take a look at the big games this weekend.
It's finals time in the Eastern Football Netball League!
Join Dylan Smith, Josh Ward and Ryan Long as they reflect on the first week of finals as well as look ahead to the Preliminary Finals.
Blake Pearson joins the podcast to speak about Oakleigh District's win on the weekend that sealed their spot in the 2023 Division Three Finals Series!
Just one more round of the Home and Away season to play out in Divisions One and Four.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Josh Ward and Jared Beanland as they look at all the key games of the weekend.
The final round of the Deakin University Home and Away season is complete!
Join Josh Ward and Dylan Smith as they take a look at all the key games from the weekend, as well as previewing the first week of the finals.
Divisions One, Four and Five are all set for the 2023 Finals Series with positions locked in.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird and Josh Ward as they take a look at the biggest results from the weekend.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Josh Ward and Jared Beanland, ahead of another big weekend of the Eastland Senior Men's competition.
Wantirna South Senior Coach Michael Vozzo, joins the podcast after the Devils Senior Women's first-ever win on the weekend.
Join Josh Ward and Dylan Smith as they discuss all the big results from the weekend.
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Croydon North MLOC Senior Coach Ben Oakes joins the podcast after the Kanga Rams first win of the season.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird and Wayne Brasher as they break down the weekend that was.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Josh Ward and Jared Beanland, ahead of yet another big weekend of the Eastland Senior Men's competition.
Join Josh Ward and Dylan Smith for another edition of Female Footy Focus, brought to you by Deakin University.
Senior Coach of the Waverley Blues, Tom Langford, joined the boys on the podcast to speak about their 52-point win over the Jets on the weekend.
Ahead of another big weekend of senior men's football, listen in to the Weekend Forecast for a preview of all the key games.
Donvale had their first win of the 2023 season, and senior coach Stephen Latino joined the podcast to discuss the result.
Join Josh Ward and Dylan Smith as they go through all the key results from the weekend.
Park Orchards Senior Coach, Dennis Armfield, joins the podcast this week to speak about the Sharks nine-point win over the Dogs.
Tune in to hear about all the big results from the weekend.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward, as they look ahead at the big games of the weekend.
North Ringwood pulled off their most crucial win of the year, while Montrose took a massive scalp.
Josh Ward and Dylan Smith take a look at all of the big results of the weekend and look ahead to next week's action.
Norwood put on a clinic at Cheong Park in NAIDOC Round, Bayswater move into fourth position in Division One and Chirnside Park turn the tables on Kilsyth.
We cover those results and a lot, lot, more on the Eastland Weekend Recovery.
A special NAIDOC Round of football to preview.
Join Ryan Long, Jared Beanland and Josh Ward as they preview the round ahead.
Huge weekend of footy to discuss, from Friday Night's Parker Cup to Sunday's clash between Vermont and Rowville.
Join Ryan Long, Mat Lee and Josh Ward as they break down the big games of the weekend.
Knox Senior Coach Steve Buckle joins the podcast on Sunday to discuss the Falcon's second consecutive win on Saturday Afternoon.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Josh Ward and Jared Beanland as they break down a full fixture of senior men's football, taking place on Saturday Afternoon.
Join Josh Ward and Jono Venn for another edition of Female Footy Focus, brought to you by Deakin University.
After a big weekend of football, we chat with Chirnside Park Coach Dave Newlands and Mooroolbark Coach Bret Lavars after their sides took the four points on Saturday.
Balwyn and Noble Park take the weekend off as the rest of the competition returns to the field after the bye.
Join Ryan Long, Josh Ward, Matt Lee and Jono Venn as they analyse the key match-up's this weekend.
The mid-point of the year has arrived and we’re now on the other side of the King’s Birthday break, ready to restart things and continue to get around footy, the game we love.
Join Jono Venn and Josh Ward as they unpack the season so far and look at games to come in another episode of Deakin University Female Footy Focus
Four games across the King's Birthday Weekend in the Eastland Senior Men's competition.
We take a look at those matches before going through a mid-season review of all five divisions, predicting the rest of the season.
The Boronia Senior Coach Matt Clark, joins the podcast to discuss the Hawks big win over the Lions.
Join Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher, Scott Hardie and Josh Ward as they take a look at all the big games of the weekend.
Are Rowville officially back to their best? How will the Blues handle an almost full-strength Saints side? and can Scoresby knock off Surrey Park in their first of back to back games against the Panthers?
As we get closer to the halfway mark of the EFNL Women's season, things are starting to take shape and the excitement levels are rising.
Join Jono Venn and EFNL Media Manager Ryan Long as they unpack the weekend's action and look forward to the coming matches.
Berwick Senior Coach Clint Evans joins the podcast to speak about the club's four-point win over South Croydon on the weekend.
Harrison Money returns for the Wickers, Vermont travel to Noble Park and can Croydon turn things around this week?
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they preview another big round of football.
Another weekend of EFNL Women's footy is behind us- milestones were celebrated in style, some teams had big wins but plenty of others had reasons to smile despite losses.
Join Jono Venn and EFNL Media Manager Ryan Long for this week's episode of Female Footy Focus, thanks to Deakin University.
Brett Rowe joins the show this weekend after Ringwood's one-point win over the previously undefeated Boronia.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird and Blake Tennant as they go over the big results from the weekend.
East Ringwood and Doncaster East meet in a one v two Premier Division clash while Beaconsfield look for win number five when they take on Montrose.
Join Ryan Long, Matt 'Spider' Lee and Josh Ward as they break down the big games of the weekend.
Round 4 for most of the comp has come and gone as the first 3 divisions take shape and Divisions 3 and 4 begin season proper with a few early standouts- but there’s plenty more to come including a major milestone celebration.
Join Jono Venn and Ryan Long for another episode of Female Footy Focus, thanks to Deakin University.
A Mother's Day edition of the Weekend Recovery.
Hear from Norwood Senior Coach Marty Pask after their one-point win over Noble Park yesterday afternoon.
It’s one v two for the Match of the Round in Division One, Two big clashes in Division Two, Templestowe’s biggest and theDees celebrate a 10 year premiership anniversary.
Hear from Ryan Long, Matt Lee, Jayden Adolph and Jared Beanland as they break down this weekend's football.
Round 3 of the Deakin University EFNL women’s football competition has concluded, grand finalists went at it and the grading games are done with spots locked. Join Jono Venn and Ryan Long as they unpack the action from last weekend and preview the games ahead.
Robbie Ross's 200th celebrated with a win, Warrandyte break their losing streak and Heathmont continue their great start to the season.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird, Scott Hardie and Josh Ward as they take a look at the weekend that was.
Season defining game for the Rams at HE Parker Reserve, Robbie Ross celebrates his 200th game and can Warrandyte break through for their first win of theseason?
Join Ryan Long, Jared Beanland and Josh Ward as they cover that and a lot, lot more ahead of another big weekend.
Round 2 is run and done! Join Josh Ward and Jono Venn for another episode of Female Footy Focus as they chat about all things from the world of EFNL women's football, thanks to Deakin University.
Another big weekend of football, we speak with Doncaster Coach Chris Annakis and Whitehorse Coach Andrew Haining after their club's got across the line yesterday afternoon.
Another big weekend of senior football, join Ryan Long, Jared Beanland, Josh Ward and Matt Lee as they take a look at the big games of the upcoming round.
Jono Venn from the EFNL Media Team spoke with former Eastern Devils captain Sarah McNamara ahead of season 2023- and while you heard part of it on the season preview show of Deakin University Female Footy Focus, here's the full interview.
With round 1 of the Deakin University EFNL Women’s competition done and dusted, we’re underway for season 2023 and here to discuss all the happenings from the weekend and a lot more.
Join Jono Venn and Josh Ward as they review opening round and look to the games ahead.
Division Three throws some curveballs, Rowville run down in the final term again and Vermont's big statement win.
This weekend's edition of the Weekend Recovery will cover all of that and a lot, lot more as they break down Saturday's action and chat with Silvan senior coach, Trent Martin.
An Anzac Day weekend special.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they take a look at the biggest games across the five divisions on Anzac Day weekend.
Thanks to Deakin University, Female Footy Focus is back for 2023.
Join the gang for the first show of the season, previewing every EFNL Women's division as we gear up for a big year of EFNL women's football.
Nunawading and Upper Ferntree Gully end their losing streaks with two impressive weekend wins, the Premier Division Grand Final Rematch delivers and Berwick pinch a thriller away at Vermont.
That and a lot, lot more as we take a look at this weekend's action.
All five senior men divisions are set to take place this week in a massive round of football.
Join Ryan Long, Ray Baird, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they break down a mammoth weekend of football.
Eastland Premier Division Season Preview PodcastJoin Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher and Josh Ward as they take a look at Noble Park, Norwood, Park Orchards, Rowville, South Croydon and Vermont in part two of the Premier Division Season Preview podcast.
Join Ryan Long, Brett Beston and Matt 'Spider' Lee as they take a look at Balwyn, Berwick, Blackburn, Doncaster, Doncaster East and East Ringwood in part one of the Premier Division Season Preview podcast.
Oakleigh District have officially arrived to the East after their first ever win in the EFNL.
Warrandyte and Donvale go toe-to-toe in a grandstand finish out at Warrandyte Reserve.
And South Belgrave make a big statement in their first game in Division One with a 72-point win over North Ringwood.
Join Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher and Josh Ward as they take a look at big talking points of the first round of footy for Divisions One to Four.
After months of waiting, we're finally here!
Round One begins for Divisions One to Four this weekend.
Join Ryan Long, Matt Lee and Josh Ward as they take a look at this weekend's matches across the divisions and attempt to predict the Round One winners.
Will Mitcham and Montrose's latest recruits place them in premiership contention?
How will Mooroolbark cover their key personnel losses?
And are Wantirna South the real deal?
Join Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher, Davis Harrigan and Blake Tennant as they discuss the Division One clubs ahead of Round One this weekend.
Have Boronia's off-season recruits put the club ahead as the front runner for the flag?
Can Upper Ferntree Gully break their current losing streak?
And what has Steve Buckle got up his sleeve as he takes on the senior coach position at Knox?
Join Ryan Long, Brett Beston, Josh Ward and Matt Lee as they take a look at each Division Two club ahead of the 2023 season by listening on Spotify or the Apple Podcast app.
Can anyone chase down Donvale and Warrandyte?
Led by Blake Pearson, what will the new Oakleigh District side look like in 2023?
And how will Silvan adapt to the new division after their breakthrough premiership?
Join Ryan Long, Brett Beston and Josh Ward as they take a look at each Division Four club ahead of the 2023 season!
Can anyone chase down Donvale and Warrandyte?
Led by Blake Pearson, what will the new Oakleigh District side look like in 2023?
And how will Silvan adapt to the new division after their breakthrough premiership?
Join Ryan Long, Brett Beston and Josh Ward as they take a look at each Division Four club ahead of the 2023 season!
Will Surrey Park win their first ever senior premiership in the league?
How will veteran Leigh Odermatt perform at Chirnside Park in his latest EFNL chapter?
Have Kilsyth's off-season recruits put the club into premiership contention?
Join Ryan Long, Josh Ward and Scott Hardie as they take a look at each Division Four club ahead of the 2023 season!
It all comes down to this.
After five months of gruelling, thrilling and enthralling EFNL action, we’ve got just one more afternoon to go as Rowville and Noble Park descend on Bayswater Oval tomorrow for the Premier Division Grand Final
And we’re going to preview it all, on the final Deakin University Weekend Forecast!
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South Croydon's winning streak has extended into September - but just how far can it go?
Listen to Doggies coach Marcus Buzaglo in this edition of Yarra Valley Water Finals Fever wherever you get your pods!Â
A pair of Grand Finals are on the horizon!
Waverley Blues are on a 16 game winning streak, but Donvale are full of confidence after two strong finals victories, Surrey Park get a 5th crack at Silvan – and their first ever Premiership - whilst the Cats looking to re-enter Division Three once again plus Ringwood and East Burwood play off, Mooroolbark get a second chance at Mitcham and Premier Division is down to 4!
Listen wherever you get your pods!Â
Silvan were far and away the best team all year, but they have a 2-2 record with Sunday's opponents Surrey Park.
Hear from Silvan coach Trent Martin in this episode of Yarra Valley Water Finals Fever, wherever you get your pods!Â
Premier Division joins the party with two mouth-watering Elimination Finals,
Mitcham’s incredible finals record gets another test as the Tigers take on East Ringwood, whilst Mooroolbark are looking to escape straight sets exit in a do-or-die clash with Montrose
Plus, East Burwood tackle Boronia, Ringwood meet South Belgrave, Warrandyte and Donvale clash again and it’s a Panther off in Division Four
Listen to the Deakin University Weekend Forecast wherever you get your pods!Â
Now for the other set of Panthers!
Chirnside Park coach Dave Newlands chatted to Connor Schmidtke in this episode of Yarra Valley Water Finals Fever, as Chirnside Park look to get one last crack at Silvan this season.
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It's been a dream start to James Kenworthy's coaching career, well up until half time on Saturday at least.Â
Hear from Surrey Park's interim coach ahead of the Panthers Preliminary Final with Chirnside Park wherever you get your pods.
Boronia got their first win in a month on Sunday to set up a semi-final date with East Burwood, a side they beat well when they last met.
Hear from Premiership Coach Matt Clark on this episode of Yarra Valley Water Finals Fever - wherever you get your pods!
It all comes down to this!
12 Teams, 11 Clubs and Six Premierships to be won.
Join the gang as they cast their eye over every match and pick their winners!Â
Listen to the Deakin University Female Footy Focus wherever you get your pods!Â
It's all set up for a romantic Rowville return for Hawks Senior Women's coach Leann Gill, who spoke to Media Manager Matt Fotia ahead of the Hawks Grand Final match up with Park Orchards!Â
Listen to this episode of Yarra Valley Water Finals Fever wherever you get your pods!Â
Finals Fever Baby!
After three long years of waiting, finals have returned for every part of the Eastern Football Netball League, with the Senior Men’s Competition joining the Senior Women’s, Netball and the Juniors with some play-off action!
Surrey Park have got the wood over Silvan, but will the Cats bounce back on the big stage?
The Basin somehow finished in 4th , and head into Sunday’s elimination final with Boronia as favourites, Waverley and Warrandyte return to Jubilee Park for another juicy final
Plus Ringwood v East Burwood, Division One and the race for third in the Premier Division!
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He's done it all before with the Vales, but this time it's different.
Hear from legendary Donvale Coach Kevin Collins ahead of his side's do-or-die Division Three elimination final with Coldstream wherever you get your pods.
Hear from the people who matter this Final Series, as EFNL Podcast Presents brings you exclusive chats with key personnel. First up Josh Ward talks to Warrandyte Coach Paul Donahoo ahead of his side's Division Three Second Semi Final this Saturday! Catch the first episode of Yarra Valley Water Finals Insight wherever you get your pods!
Park Orchards squeezed into the Grand Final, Eastern Devils made a big statement, Knox held on against East Ringwood and East Burwood cruised through to the decider!
Get the full run down from a huge weekend of Semi Final action wherever you get your pods!Â
What a weekend! Montrose snuck home to claim 4th spot, whilst Wantirna South made sure Steve Cochrane got one final crack at September glory with a big win over Mooroolbark!
Plus, Surrey Park and Kilsyth hit the finals in form, Fairpark stay alive and Boronia hold on by the skin of their teeth.
Get the Eastland Monday Recovery wherever you get your pods!
Five massive games across Division One, Two and Three will decide the fate of some big EFNL clubs, Blackburn’s loss to Berwick last weekend opened the door for Norwood, plus, Croydon North MLOC can shape the Division Four top four!
Catch the Deakin University Weekend Forecast wherever you get your pods!Â
Regular Season done - bring on Finals!Â
Ferntree Gully coach Tim Cavanagh joined the podcast to talk through his side's first win, whilst Mooroolbark's triumph and Montrose's victory also get a run!Â
Listen to the Deakin University Female Footy Focus wherever you get your pods!Â
Century maker Leigh Kimpton joined the podcast to talk about his incredible season, Berwick's Clint Evans jumped on the line to chat about the Wickers impressive win over Blackburn and we chat through all the big results from a massive weekend just gone.
Listen to the Eastland Monday Recovery wherever you get your pods!Â
It’s all laid out for Kilsyth to cruise through to the Division Four finals, whilst Donvale look to bounce back from their disappointing effort with a trip to Mt Waverley.
Division One has one of the easiest tipping rounds in recent memory, The Basin enter a sudden death encounter with Templestowe and it’s 1 v 2 and 3 v 4 in the top flight!
Listen to the Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast wherever you get your pods!Â
Boronia got their second win over The Basin as a finals match-up looms, Beaconsfield have locked in 4th, Mitcham move into third and Knox coach Peter Jordan joins the pod after his side's big win over East Ringwood.
Listen to the Deakin Uni Female Footy Focus wherever you get your pods!Â
Balwyn are back baby! The Tigers stunned Noble Park at home, so we got Rodney Eade on the line to chat through it, plus Mitcham’s big win which leaves Croydon under the pump, Templestowe’s never-ending push for 5th, 14 in a row for Waverley and Surrey got the chocolates over Chirny!
Get the Eastland Monday Recovery wherever you get your pods!
Another massive round across the EFNL, as Surrey Park look to break their Chirnside hoodoo, Wantirna South host the rampant Roos and Ringwood travel up the mountain to try and take top place off South Belgrave.
Listen to the Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast wherever you get your pods!Â
Mitcham's win might have sealed up 4th in Div 3 and Tigers coach Reece Thomas joined the pod to talk all things Tigers, plus a look at Donvale's win and the one point thriller at Pinks Reserve.
Listen to the Deakin University Female Footy Focus on Apple + Spotify now!
North get their first win of the year, Fairpark jump off the bottom and here come Montrose! Â Â
Listen to the Eastland Monday Recovery - with Demons' coach Gary Ayres - via Apple + Spotify now!
Mulgrave and Templestowe face off in an eight pointer, Montrose do battle with Mitcham and Blackburn take on South Croydon
All that and more on this week's Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast - listen via Apple + Spotify now!Â
Big wins for Mitcham and Ringwood as finals loom, whilst Whitehorse snuck home over winless Ferntree Gully to keep ahold of the double chance in Premier B.
Find all that and more on this week's Deakin University Weekend Forecast - available on Apple + Spotify!
Templestowe coach Anthony McGregor jumped on the line this week to chat about his sides big win, plus a big weekend for ladder lovers, with new leaders in the top two divisions!
Listen to the Eastland Monday Recovery via Apple + Spotify now!
A tasty clash between Rowville and Doncaster East, game of the year as East Ringwood and Mooroolbark meet, and much more!
Listen to the Deakin University Weekend Forecast via Apple + Spotify now!Â
East Ringwood put an end to Knox's winning run on Saturday, so the boys chatted to Kangaroos coach Adrian Fittolani to hear all about it, plus SBL pushed the Devils and Nunawading moved into the four.
Check out the Deakin Uni Female Footy Focus via Apple + Spotify now!Â
Boronia and Blackburn got massive wins, Wantirna South move into 4th after their victory over Croydon and the final four is locked in down in Division Three.
Listen to the Eastland Monday Recovery, including a chat with Hawks coach Matt Clark, via Apple + Spotify now!Â
Park Orchards could be in the top six by Sunday, but they’ll have to topple Noble Park to do it
Wantirna South are on a roll and will be looking for their first top four scalp of the season, whilst Boronia look to bounce back against East Burwood!
Listen to the Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast via Apple + Spotify now!
It's NAIDOC Week this week and on Saturday the Norwood Football Club hosted the first EFNL NAIDOC Round to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the community.
EFNL Media Manager Matt Fotia was joined pre-game on Saturday by two leaders in the EFNL Indigenous Community, Brayden Kilpatrick and Jamie Bennell to talk about their respective heritages, the design and process of their clubs Indigenous Jumpers and how the rest of the community can better engage and educate themselves with one of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Listen to the full 15 min chat wherever you get your pods.Â
A top five has emerged in Premier Division – so who will sneak into 6th?
The Basin soared into 5th after a perfect weekend, Donvale knocked off Warrandyte to move into 2nd and Bayswater sneak home to sit in 6th.
The lads run through it all - and chat to Waters coach Tom Roach on the Eastland Monday Recovery, get it wherever you get your pods!
Ferntree Gully take on Glen Waverley in a big Division Three clash, with the loser in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile Bayswater and Beaconsfield go head-to-head and Kilsyth look to take another scalp.
Listen to the Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast wherever you get your pods.
Eastern Devils lose their first Premier game, Whitehorse knock off The Basin under lights and Mooroolbark grabbed the four points!Â
Listen to the Deakin University Female Footy Focus wherever you get your pods!Â
Surrey Park and Fairpark got big wins, for very different reasons, so we got both coaches on the line to chat all about it.
Meanwhile, Wantirna South made it back-to-back wins and Warrandyte clung on!
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Norwood have their chance to fell a top five side in Doncaster East, Coldstream can grab second spot, whilst Glen Waverley can move closer to safety and The Basin host Heathmont in a huge quasi elimination final.
It's another intriguing round of EFNL action coming around the corner, so we spoke to Heathmont Jets Football Netball Club's Nick Rutley and cast our eye over some of the biggest match-ups of the weekend! Â Listen to the Deakin University Weekend Forecast via Apple + Spotify
East Burwood kept up their undefeated run, Heathmont squeezed back into the Division Two race and Mount Evelyn did enough to knock off Vermont!Â
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Blackburn's Brendan Allen joined the pod to talk about his side's important win over Vermont, whilst we cast our eye over Ferntree Gully's revival and the Division Two finals race.
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We are ready for an enticing round of EFNL Football!  It’s 1 v 2 in both Div 4 + Div 3, The Basin look to jump into the five, Beaconsfield have a chance to go clear in 5th and there’s some thigh-rubbers in Premier!  Get the Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast wherever you get your pods!
No Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast this week, but you can still hear from both coaches ahead of a massive Queens Birthday Premier Division clash tomorrow at the Bullring, thanks to EFNL Media's Will Spence.
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Montrose got their first win of the 2022 season and coach Shilette Baker jumped on the line to chat all about it!
Plus Will and Josh dissect South Croydon's nail biter against Mount Evelyn and another big Knox victory.Â
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A massive upset at Seebeck as Doncaster roll Rowville! Chris Annakis dials to tell us all about it, plus Forest Hill get a much needed win and Scoresby have moved into finals contention.
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There's a season defining clash at Quambee Reserve, an intriguing round in Division Three and Mulgrave can all but lock in Finals out at Batterham.
All that and more, on the Deakin Uni Weekend Forecast - available for download in the usual places!Â
Boronia almost spoilt Whitehorse's party, Chirnside and Beaconsfield couldn't be separated and Eastern Devils got another win!
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Lilydale made it two in a row and Kilsyth jumped into the four! We spoke to both clubs after a big Saturday before deep diving into the rest of the EFNL action!Â
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1000 games for Wantirna South, so we spoke to Steve Cochrane ahead of their clash with Lilydale, whilst Vermont and Balwyn we reacquaint themselves in a humdinger at the Eagles nest!Â
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A monster win for Donvale, so we spoke to coach Stephen Latino about his side's strong start to 2022, as well as Vermont's close win, Mitcham's bounce back and Kilsyth's drought breaker!Â
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A 10 star performance from Charlie Haley and a buzzer beater from Jordan Jaworski headline the Eastland Monday Recovery for this week, alongside a chat with The Basin coach Justin Stanton!Â
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A huge weekend coming up, with massive games in Division 2, a showdown in Division 3 & Â Rowville travel out to Zerbes! Â We chat to Luke McCormick and journalist Tyler Lewis on the line as we look ahead on the Weekend Forecast! Â Â Available via Apple + Spotify now!
Vermont have jumped into second after a tough win over Whitehorse, and we spoke to coach Tim Da Silveria, plus Knox made another big statement in Division Two, whilst Rowville continue to fly high in Division One.
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Is the Premier Division Top Six already decided?Â
Doncaster East made a statement against Noble, so we spoke to their senior coach Ryan James!Â
Plus a quartet of sides look to squeeze into the Division One finals, South Belgrave bounce back, Coldstream jump into second and the Kangarams can’t quite make it two on the bounce.
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South Belgrave were felled last week, can they return the favour and hand East Burwood their first loss of 2022? We speak to Rams coach Stuart Wynd ahead of their trip up the mountain - plus Doncaster host North Ringwood, Whitehorse host Fairpark, and much more.
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Get your weekly run down of the EFNL Women's action right here, as the gang chat to Nunawading Coach Trevor Haig and run through the biggest games from the round that was!Â
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Rowville are the real deal, after the Hawks nabbed another big scalp to remain undefeated
Mulgrave made it two big wins on the trot and Mitcham made it three
Beaconsfield get win number two, Doncaster get off the mark and Croydon North knock off Forest Hill!
Hear from KangaRams coach Mark Holly and his Mitcham peer Neil Winterton via Apple + Spotify now!Â
May Football beckons and there’s plenty to be excited about.
Mooroolbark tackle East Ringwood to decide who is in Division One’s Pole Position!
Rowville get another test against Balwyn, Knox look to compound The Basin’s misery and much much more!
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A draw in Division Two, Whitehorse and The Basin bounce back with big wins, whilst Beaconsfield, Fairpark and North Ringwood got their first wins!Â
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How about that weekend! Some big wins, as Noble punish Vermont, Rowville keep rolling, South Belgrave pump The Basin and Mulgrave grab their first win of 2022!
Listen to all the fall-out on the Eastland Monday Recovery including a chat with Lions coach Ryan Webster, via Apple + Spotify now!
We roll on ladies and gentleman, as April nears it finish and winter creeps ever closer
Boronia host East Burwood in the Rams first big test
Croydon travel to Wantirna South in an interesting Division One battle
Plus Norwood tackle Rowville and Noble host Vermont!
All that and more in this week's edition of the Weekend Forecast!Â
Women's Football arrived back in the EFNL on Saturday with a bang, with six divisions, seven new teams and plenty of new stars!
Join Josh Ward, Blake Tennant and Ryan Long on the first ever ep of the Female Footy Focus podcast, as they dissect the big news including Boronia's win over The Basin, Eastern Devils debut double and chat to East Burwood coach Ali Rock after her sides win over Coldstream.
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Never bet against a champion…
Ringwood and Vermont show us why they’re still the teams to beat
Meanwhile Mitcham, Glen Waverley, Knox and a few others got their season’s off and running.
Join Matt Fotia, Ray Baird, Ryan Long and Josh Ward as they chat to Beaconsfield coach Mick Fogarty and discuss the fall out from a massive Saturday of EFNL action!Â
It’s a bumper Anzac Weekend coming right at you!
The Parker Cup kicks us off under lights and the Women’s season gets underway - so we chatted to Vermont Women's Coach Tim Da Silveria !Â
Plus, Vermont take on Norwood, Croydon host East Ringwood and much more
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Premier Division is back with a bang, with Vermont sneaking home over Doncaster East, Park Orchards jumping straight to the top and Rowville knocking over Noble. We chat to Hawks senior coach Ben Wise to go through their big win!
Meanwhile Lilydale got the chocolates over Upper Gully, Heathmont sentenced The Basin to an 0-2 start, Fairpark and Coldstream get big wins and Chirnside Park staked their Premiership claim.
All that and more in the Eastland Monday Recovery!
Park Orchards make their topflight debut – can North Ringwood rain on their parade? - hear from Dennis Armfield ahead of the Sharks Premier Division debut!Â
Plus,  Lilydale’s bad kicking cost them last week – will they straighten up against a lowly Upper Ferntree Gully?
Fairpark shocked the Gully, now will they ruffle some more feathers?
Plus, Templestowe take on East Burwood, Croydon North battle Nunawading and much much more!
It was a miserable day, but that doesn’t mean the footy wasn’t half bad!
Kilsyth gave Surrey Park a run for their money and Chirnside made a statement
Scoresby and Fairpark got crucial wins, as Warrandyte warded off the Waverley Blues
South Belgrave flexed their muscles, Ringwood stole the chocolates and Templestowe welcomed the new boys Oakleigh District whilst Wantirna South showed Beaconsfield that the EFNL is a different kettle of fish!
All the action, plus chats with Dave Newlands and Duncan Jones, right here on the Monday Recovery!
Season 2022 is here people of the EFNL and boy are we excited about it!
Get all you need to know ahead of a bumper opening weekend as the guys dissect some of the key games from the opening weekend across all divisions and give their tips and predictions, plus there's interviews with Waverley Blues coach Tom Langford ahead of their big battle with Warrandyte and Beaconsfield President Troy Robinson on the eve of the Eagles EFNL debut!Â
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What will Park Orchards bring to the Premier Division?
Can Norwood finally break their finals drought?
Will Rowville get the ball rolling, what to make of the Saints and can the old dogs stop Vermont in their tracks!
Are Balwyn ready to return to the top?
Can the Bulls improve on their 2021 campaign, will Berwick and Doncaster stay in touch with the top 6 and where will Doncaster East fit into it all?
Join Matt Fotia, Ben Warren-Smith, Ryan Long and Josh Ward as they put the first six sides under the Premier Division microscope!
Will the Mustangs push closer to the top flight?
What will Mighty Mick’s Beaconsfield bring to the table?
How will a new look Montrose fair under Gary Ayres?
And can anyone stop the Roos?
Join Matt Fotia, Davis Harrigan and Josh Ward as they go club-by-club through a juicy Division One!Â
Can Ringwood keep their grip on Premiership Favouritism or will the Bears and Saints steal it off them?
The Jets are surely set to take off, the Rams are climbing the ranks and what to make of the new boys Oakleigh District!
Welcome to the EFNL Podcasts Presents Division Two Season Preview!
Will Warrandyte grab back to back glories?Â
How will Coldstream fare in their new division?
What can we expect from the two Waverley's?
And where do Whitehorse, Fairpark and Scoresby fit?
Join Matt Fotia, Ryan Long, Wayne Brasher and Gavin Casey as they go club-by-club through this years Division Three!
Will a herd of recruits see Croydon North MLOC enter the finals conversation?
What’s with the Yea invasion of Forest Hill?
Can Chirnside, do it?
Will Silvan or Surrey Park run away with it all?
And what’s going on at Nunawading and Kilsyth….
The footy season is on the horizon, and so get yourself in the know with our club-by-club Division Four Season Preview!