Our Men’s Match Previews are presented by Nicholas James Lawyers. Timing is everything in football. And the timing of this fixture could not be sharper. Essendon Royals host Malvern City FC at Nasiol Stadium this Friday night (8:30pm) in the second of three scheduled home fixtures at the venue before the return to Cross Keys […]
Our Senior Men’s Match Previews Are Presented by Nicholas James Lawyers Two rounds in and Essendon Royals are one of three sides yet to register a point in 2026. The urgency is real. Saturday’s trip to face Springvale White Eagles FC presents an immediate opportunity to change that. The Royals have scored four goals across […]
2026 Senior Men’s Match Reports are presented by Nicholas James Lawyers. Check out NJL for all your legal needs. Essendon Royals’ first appearance at Nasiol Stadium ended in a 3–2 defeat to Goulburn Valley Suns, with a damaging opening 35 minutes proving decisive. Mick Ferrante named an unchanged starting XI from Round 1, adjusting only […]
Round 1 offered intensity. It offered drama. It did not offer points. Essendon Royals opened 2026 with a 3–2 defeat to Nunawading City FC, conceding in stoppage time after twice fighting their way back into the contest. The Royals were strong for much of the first half. Josh Markovski finished a well-constructed move after Adrian […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to confirm that goalkeeper Andre Russo has re-signed with the club, entering his fourth season with the club. Since arriving ahead of the 2023 campaign, Russo has developed into a reliable and settled presence in the goalkeeping group. He joined the Royals from Yarraville Glory after catching the club’s attention with […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the re-signing of Jack Leech for his third season with the club. Leech arrived at Cross Keys midway through the 2024 campaign from NPLWA side Balcatta Etna, and has gone on to make 17 appearances for Mick Ferrante’s side. An energetic and composed midfielder with strong passing and dribbling […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to welcome back Adrian De Petro for the 2026 VPL2 season. De Petro joined mid-season from Werribee City in 2025, and the fullback’s industry and dynamism on the ball stood out straight away as he started the last four games of the season. Now with a full preseason under his belt […]
Essendon Royals are thrilled to welcome Adrian Zahra to our VPL2 squad for the upcoming season. Zahra needs little introduction in Victorian football circles. With 254 top-flight appearances for Heidelberg United, Melbourne Knights and Port Melbourne Sharks, he is one of only 27 players in the history of Victorian football to have broken 250. The […]
Essendon Royals are delighted to announce that Phil Riccobene will return for the 2026 VPL2 season. A stalwart of Victorian football, this will be Riccobene’s third campaign with the Royals. The central defender brings a wealth of experience, making over a century of top-flight NPL appearances for Avondale, culminating in lifting the Premiership/Championship double in […]
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. […]
