Ayano Koizumi Crowned 2023 VPLW Best-and-Fairest in Stellar Season

In a season that saw the Essendon Royals Senior Women’s team clinch the VPLW Championship, VPLW Grand Final, and the Nike FC Community Cup Final, star player Ayano Koizumi has added another feather to the team’s cap by being named the 2023 VPLW Best-and-Fairest. With a remarkable tally of 34 votes, Ayano has been recognised […]

Join the Essendon Royals NPLW Coaching Team in 2024!

The Essendon Royals have carved a path of triumph, and as we bask in the glow of a historically successful 2023 season, our sights are firmly set on the horizons of 2024. Our Senior Women have showcased a spectacular performance, clinching victory in the VPLW and securing a spot in the NPLW – the pinnacle […]

Essendon Royals Announce Vince Battiato as Senior Women’s Coach for Inaugural NPLW Season

The Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the reappointment of championship-winning coach, Vince Battiato, as the Senior Women’s coach for the club’s inaugural NPLW season. Under Battiato’s leadership, the Royals have experienced a meteoric rise, achieving back-to-back promotions and taking the side from State League 1 to the top-flight in just two seasons.  The 2023 […]

VPLW GRAND FINAL REPORT: ROYALS STAGE REMARKABLE COMEBACK TO CLAIM VICTORY

At the Home of the Matildas, the VPLW Grand Final unfurled a tale of resilience, determination, and footballing brilliance as the Essendon Royals scripted a remarkable comeback to edge past the formidable Spring Hills Stallions 3-2. Facing a 2-0 deficit with just 15 minutes to play, the Royals looked set to miss out on a […]

Women’s Match Report: Royals seal double VPLW Championships

A big day at Cross Keys in the final round of the season where the Essendon Royals VPLW squad secured the championship on a thrilling final day. Needing a win against Ringwood; who had been one of the few teams to take points from them this season; and hoping for Brunswick to not get maximum […]

Women’s Match Report: Royals suffer rare off-day at Spring Hills

In a rare off day for the Essendon Royals Senior Women’s team, they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Spring Hills in Round 20 of the VPLW. The Royals, who have been in scintillating form throughout the season, were missing several key players after this league fixture had to be rescheduled due to […]

Essendon Royals Crowned Nike FC Community Cup Champions in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

In a pulsating encounter at the Home of the Matildas, Essendon Royals emerged victorious in the Nike FC Community Cup Final, overcoming Casey Comets in a nail-biting penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular time. From the outset, the Royals showcased their intent, with the starting lineup exuding confidence and determination. The Royals began […]

Women’s Match Preview: Royals hunt silverware at Home of Matildas

This Sunday at 2pm, the Essendon Royals Senior Women will be hunting silverware at the Home of the Matildas, as they take on Casey Comets in the inaugural Nike FC Community Cup Final. The event, which pits the two non-NPLW teams that went furthest in the Nike FC Cup against one another, offers an exciting […]

Women’s Match Preview: Essendon Royals take on South Yarra in VPLW clash

The Essendon Royals SC Women’s team is gearing up for a thrilling encounter against South Yarra SC in the VPLW Round 18. The match is slated to take place at the Ron Barassi Snr Reserve on Sunday, July 30th, with the first whistle scheduled for 3:00 PM. The Royals have been a force to reckon […]