Eastern Football Netball League

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Eastern Football Netball League: A short overview

What is the EFNL?
The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) is a Melbourne-based competition for Australian rules football and netball. It operates in the eastern suburbs, bringing together many clubs to compete in men’s, women’s and junior divisions.

History in brief
- The league began in 1962 as the Eastern Districts Football League (EDFL), with roots tracing back earlier to competitions from the early 1900s.
- Over the years, it absorbed or interacted with several regional leagues, helping shape football in eastern Melbourne.
- In 1997, the EDFL merged with the Knox Junior Football Association to form the Eastern Football League (EFL), which ran from 1998 to 2019.
- In 2019, the league was rebranded as the Eastern Football Netball League to reflect the growing importance of netball within the competition.
- The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What the league looks like today
- As of 2025, the EFNL has 54 clubs, with Beaconsfield joining to boost participation.
- The league runs multiple divisions for both men and women, plus junior programs. The senior men’s side features a Premier Division and several lower divisions; the women’s side has its own divisions as well.
- The EFNL also includes reserves and under-19 programs as part of its premiership structure.
- The league maintains premiership timelines for both senior men’s and senior women’s competitions.

Where to learn more
- Official EFNL website: efnl.org.au

Notes
- The EFNL’s history includes a long tradition of clubs across various eastern suburbs, with a focus on developing players across multiple levels and age groups. The league is known for its commitment to both football and netball within the same organizational structure.