Everything you need to follow your team – fixtures, news, player profiles – now lives in one place. We wanted to build something properly useful. Not just a link to a website or a PDF fixture list, but a genuine club app that lives on your phone, sends you notifications, and puts everything Royals in […]
The 2026 season is here, and there has been a lot happening behind the scenes at Essendon Royals to set every program up for a strong year ahead. This is our first monthly club update for 2026 — a new way to keep players, families, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters across what’s happening now, what’s […]
In a major coup for our NPLW program, Essendon Royals are delighted to announce the signing of American striker Kelli McGroarty, a former Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year and standout at La Salle University and the University of Iowa. McGroarty arrives in Melbourne after a stellar NCAA Division I career, where she led […]
Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the signing of prolific forward Bronte Peel, who joins the club ahead of the upcoming NPLW Victoria season. Peel arrives from Heidelberg United, following impressive stints in the US and in the Northern NSW NPLW. With Maitland FC, Peel was crowned the Emily van Egmond Medal winner as the […]
Essendon Royals are excited to announce the signing of midfielder Bella Sewards ahead of the upcoming NPLW Victoria season. Sewards arrives at Essendon as one of the competition’s most reliable performers, having built a wealth of NPLW experience built across several programs. A product of the FV Emerging pathway, she established herself early as a […]
ERSC is delighted to announce the signing of Miri Nishimura for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season. Over the last five years, Nishimura has developed a reputation as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the state. Her passing ability, set piece prowess, and eye for a spectacular long range goal have set her apart. […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to confirm that Olivia Ristevski has re-signed for the 2026 NPLW Victoria season, continuing her progression within the senior women’s program. Ristevski remains one of the club’s most exciting long-term prospects, having first broken into the senior squad as a 15-year-old during the highly successful 2023 campaign, playing her part in […]
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 […]
