Essendon Royals are pleased to confirm that Eliza Vargiu has re-signed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season, continuing her development within the senior women’s program. Vargiu first broke into the senior side as a 15-year-old during the 2023 campaign, contributing to a season that delivered the VPLW Premiership and Championship double, along with the Nike […]
Essendon Royals are excited to confirm that young gun Cobi Wilbert has re-signed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season, following an outstanding debut campaign. Wilbert arrived at the club ahead of the 2025 season from Calder United, having already been fast-tracked through youth football into senior environments after developing at Ballarat City. Still only 17 […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to confirm that goalkeeper Ava Walters has re-committed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season. Walters joined the club ahead of the 2025 campaign from a strong Heidelberg United program, and made her Royals debut away to her former side in Round 11. Across her first season in Essendon colours, Walters became […]
Essendon Royals are delighted to confirm that Ayano Koizumi has re-signed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season, marking a long-awaited return after an extended period away from the pitch. Koizumi has already written a significant chapter at the Royals. Arriving from Japan ahead of the 2023 season, she made an immediate impact, scoring on debut […]
Essendon Royals are proud to confirm that Mikaela Jurcic has re-signed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season, continuing her leadership role at Cross Keys. Jurcic enters her fourth season with the club and her third campaign in the NPLW, having been a central figure in the Royals’ rise and consolidation at the top level. After […]
Essendon Royals are delighted to confirm that goalkeeper Zara Board has re-signed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season. Board enters her second year at Cross Keys after a standout debut campaign in 2025, where she quickly established herself as the club’s number one goalkeeper. Her shot-stopping, command of the penalty area, and calm distribution under […]
Essendon Royals are delighted to announce Anna Peers-Barlow as the latest addition to our NPLW squad for 2026! Anna is a midfielder with seven years of top-flight experience at Alamein FC. Fit again after two seasons struggling through injury, she’s chosen to make her comeback at the Royals. “Coming back in, after a couple of […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to welcome Sascha Kozomara to our NPLW squad for the 2026 campaign. Primarily a central defender, the 19-year-old is equally capable of stepping into the middle of the park. Kozomara made her NPLW debut for FC Bulleen Lions in 2024 after impressing in the junior ranks, finishing as runner-up in the […]
Essendon Royals is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mario Gouder as an assistant coach within the senior men’s program. Gouder arrives with strong local experience, having spent the past six seasons as an assistant coach at Sydenham Park, where he was a key part of the coaching group through to the conclusion of the […]
Essendon Royals is delighted to welcome defender Jake Talevski to the club ahead of the 2026 VPL2 campaign. Primarily a right or left full back, the 24-year-old arrives at Cross Keys via Geelong Soccer Club. “I wanted to join a winning club close to home. And for me, Essendon roles is a no-brainer,” says Talevski. […]
