Mick Ferrante signs on for 2023

Essendon Royals are delighted to confirm the reappointment of Mick Ferrante as Senior Men’s Coach for Season 2023. Having stepped into the role on short notice in 2022, Ferrante successfully guided the Royals to second place in the Men’s State League 1 North-West division, earning promotion into NPL3 ahead of the 2023 season. Ferrante is […]

NJL Match Report: Royals cap off State League 1 campaign with two more wins

The Essendon Royals completed an amazing State League 1 North-West campaign in the best way possible with a 1-0 win over Whittlesea United, courtesy of a second-half strike from Graham Kelly. With promotion out of the competition into NPL3 already secured, the Royals were playing for pride on Saturday at Cross Keys Reserve. They didn’t […]

NJL Match Report: Royals seal memorable wins at Keilor Park

The Essendon Royals are going up! The Royals Senior Men and Reserves enjoyed a hugely successful day out at Keilor Park on Saturday, winning 5-0 and 5-1, respectively. The wins mean two things: For the Seniors, promotion to NPL3. For the Reserves, a three-point lead at the top of the table with a healthy goal-difference […]

Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Ferrante praises Royals mentality

Essendon Royals Senior Men’s Coach Mick Ferrante is delighted with the position his team finds itself in heading into this afternoon’s game against Keilor Park, but he insists the job isn’t done yet. Coming up against a tough Keilor Park side away from home, the Royals go into the game knowing that a win would […]

CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals travel to Keilor Park on promotion hunt

Essendon Royals can seal promotion to NPL3 with three points on Saturday. However, nothing is a given with a tough Keilor Park Soccer Club waiting and willing to upset the Royals party at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve. The Eagles have proven a thorn in the side of some of the best teams in the league […]

NJL Match Report: Essendon Royals thrash Brimbank in style

The Essendon Royals were at their dominant best in an impressive 4-0 win over the Brimbank Stallions at Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night. An absolute belter from Mario Piraino broke the deadlock as the Royals spurned chance after chance in an opening 20 minutes before the goals came flooding through for the remainder of […]

Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Top-two still the goal for Battiato

Despite a recent Football Victoria communication suggesting the top three teams in Women’s State League 1 North-West would be going up to the Victorian Premier League Women’s competition, Essendon Royals Senior Women’s Coach Vince Battiato won’t be popping the champagne bottles just yet. With a document littered with “maybes” doing the rounds following a Football […]

CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals host Brimbank Stallions in Catch-Up Round

Whilst the majority of the league takes a break this weekend, the Essendon Royals will be one of four teams playing catch-up games in Men’s State League 1 North-West. The Royals welcome Brimbank Stallions to Cross Keys Reserve, to make up for the postponed game back in Round Seven due to the waterlogged pitch. The […]