Battiato targets clinical edge ahead of Glen Waverley clash

As Essendon Royals Senior Women’s coach Vince Battiato reflects on the team’s performance last week against Brunswick Juventus, the focus has been on being more ruthless in front of goal. “The focus in training has been a bit more ruthless,” Battiato said. “When we look back and analyse the Brunswick match, we had 24-6 shots […]

Battiato: We’re quietly confident ahead of huge VPLW clash against Brunswick Juventus

Coach’s Comment: Battiato Confident Ahead of Clash Between Promotion Rivals As Essendon Royals and Brunswick Juventus gear up for a crucial VPLW match this weekend, Royals head coach Vince Battiato is quietly confident about his team’s chances. “We’re genuinely excited about the upcoming match,” Battiato said. “Last season, we were among the two best teams […]

Women’s Match Preview: Royals up for VPLW clash with Brunswick Juventus

Essendon Royals and Brunswick Juventus, two former State League 1 North-West promotion rivals, are set to face off for the first time in the 2023 VPLW season. The highly anticipated clash takes place at Reddish Reserve on Sunday, April 23, with kick-off at 3:00 PM. The Royals head into this crucial VPLW encounter in sensational […]

Women’s Match Report: Royals cruise in Nike FC Cup win

The Essendon Royals secured a comfortable progression to the next round of the Nike FC Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over State League 1 outfit Caroline Springs George Cross. The Royals were dominant from the first whistle to the last, putting on an impressive display against a spirited George Cross side that put up […]

Lifespan Osteopathy Men’s Match Report: Royals stunned by GV Suns

In a rollercoaster encounter, Essendon Royals let a 2-0 lead slip away as Goulburn Valley Suns fought back for a stunning 3-2 victory. Despite an impressive starting debut by Dean Clarke, who scored one and assisted another, the Royals were left disappointed as their winless run continued. The match kicked off with the Royals seizing […]

Women’s Match Report: Alonso hat-trick inspires Royals

The Essendon Royals put on an impressive performance at Cross Keys, securing an emphatic 4-0 victory against Eltham Redbacks.  The highlight of the match was undoubtedly Rachel Alonso’s scintillating hat trick. Mary Hubeek rounded off the scoring, nodding home the fourth and final goal for the Royals. The game began with both teams jostling for […]