The Essendon Royals are excited to confirm the return of former A-Leagues Women’s goalkeeper Beth Mason-Jones to the Club in 2023. The Royals shot-stopper was an invaluable part of the Royals’ promotion success in 2022, whilst an incredible performance in the Nike FC Cup against Calder United served as further evidence of Mason-Jones’ undeniable talent. […]
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 […]
Two-time Essendon Royals promotion winner Lydia Schifferegger has re-signed with the Royals for Season 2023. A member of our 2019 and 2022 promotion-winning squads, Shifferegger played a crucial role in the Royals’ success last season before an untimely injury cut short her season. Despite a cruel end to the season, Schifferegger still managed 14 goal […]
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 […]
The signing of Linda Sawa ensures the fearsome Essendon Royals front line that bagged goals for fun remains in place for the club’s charge into the Victorian Premier League Women’s competition. Sawa is the latest 2022 promotion winner to recommit for Season 2023, after a breakout debut campaign with the Royals. She scored 17 goals […]
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 […]
Former A-Leagues Women’s star Rachel Alonso has re-signed with the Essendon Royals for the 2023 campaign. As the Royals look to make their mark on the VPLW competition next season, Alonso’s recommitment is a major boost to Vince Battiato’s squad. Alonso enjoyed a remarkable debut campaign for the Royals in 2022, playing a key role […]
