Essendon Royals announce first re-signing for 2025 NPLW Victoria season with return of Mikaela Jurcic

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce their first re-signing ahead of the 2025 NPLW Victoria season with the return of Mikaela Jurcic.

Jurcic is part of the heart and soul of the club here at the Royals since arriving in 2023 from Melbourne Knights, helping the side secure promotion last year.

The centre-back put together a brilliant campaign en-route to our senior women’s side locking in a finals berth this season, acclimatising to top-flight football with relative ease, featuring in each and every of our 23 games throughout the campaign.

Her performances were recognised by coach Vince Battiato, winning the Coaches Award alongside Ava Groba.

Jurcic’s consistency was also rewarded with a place in the Victorian team for the Battle of the States.

We can’t wait to see Jurcic line-up in the heart of defence yet again this season as we look to put together yet another impressive campaign in Victoria’s top flight.