Senior Men’s Playing Assistant Coach Davey Van’t Schip is back on board for Season 2023. Mick Ferrante’s right-hand man will continue to play and coach within the Royals Senior Men’s set-up as he looks to help the Royals build on the immense success of Season 2022. Van’t Schip remains a valuable on-field contributor and ranked […]
Theothora Dimitropoulos will return to Cross Keys in 2023, as she looks to help the Royals build a solid foundation in VPLW following 2022’s promotion-winning campaign. Dimitropoulos proved herself an uncompromising defender during the season and was an integral part of the best defence in the competition in State League 1 North-West. An exceptional reader […]
Essendon Royals are delighted to confirm that Mario Piraino will return to Cross Keys for Season 2023. A dependable member of the Royals 2022 promotion-winning squad, Piraino will be back to boost the Royals hopes of a strong debut campaign in NPL3 in 2023. The full-back developed an eye for goal in 2022, chipping in […]
The Essendon Royals are delighted to confirm the re-signing of Nobu Usui for Season 2023. The Japanese forward proved to be one of the signings of the season in 2022, as he delivered some key goals and assists in a campaign that saw the Royals promoted from State League 1 North-West and into the NPL3 […]
Essendon Royals 2022 Senior Men’s Best-and-Fairest winner Ryan McEvoy has recommitted to the club ahead of the 2023 campaign. McEvoy has been a revelation for the Royals since he initially arrived at the club back in 2016. Over the course of several stints at the club, McEvoy has helped the Royals earn two promotions, first […]
Mary Hubeek hopes to terrorise defences once again for the Essendon Royals, having recommitted to the club for its upcoming Victorian Premier League Women’s campaign. Hubeek was a dominant force for the Royals in 2022. She contributed to 32 goals – scoring 20 and assisting 12 – to help the Royals earn promotion from State […]
A-Leagues legend Vince Lia will be a Royal in Season 2023. The Essendon Royals can confirm the capture of the former Melbourne Victory, Wellington Phoenix, Adelaide United and Perth Glory midfielder, who made over 250 A-League appearances as Mick Ferrante’s side continues to take shape. Lia – a former team-mate of Ferrante’s at Victory and […]
Graham Kelly is back on board with the Royals ahead of the 2023 season. Our 2022 Golden Boot enjoyed another strong season at Cross Keys this year, as his goals helped the Essendon Royals to clinch promotion into NPL3. Kelly arrived at the Royals ahead of the 2019 season and has been one of the […]
Matteo Ballan will be lighting up Cross Keys again in 2023 and has recommitted to the club for the 2023 campaign. The experienced and versatile midfielder – equally comfortable in defence – is the first signing announcement for the Senior Men’s team heading into 2023. Ballan served as Club Captain following Mick Ferrante’s ascension into […]
UPDATE 14-3-22: The below has been updated to reflect recent changes to the fixture. Our Round 1 clash with North Sunshine Eagles will now take place on 18 March at Larissa Reserve at 3pm. Our first home game of the season is now on Saturday 8 April at Cross Keys Reserve, kick-off at 3pm. Essendon […]
