Essendon Royals open Expressions of Interest for 2023 JBNPL Players

Essendon Royals is now taking Expressions of Interest for its 2023 Junior Boys National Premier Leagues program. Following on from the incredible success of our Senior Men’s program in 2022, the Royals are now able to offer a clear pathway into NPL football – from our pre-NPL development in under–13s and below through to our […]
NJL Match Report: Royals triumph over Bundoora

The Essendon Royals State 1 Women faced one of their sternest tests of the season in the penultimate round against Bundoora. They faced a mountain of set backs in a game where a result was paramount to remain in the second place promotion spot with just one round to play. A nasty wind in their […]
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 […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Battiato praises Royals spirit ahead of Bundoora trip

Vince Battiato is unrelenting in the goal he has set of a top-two finish for his Essendon Royals senior women and believes three points at Bundoora United on Sunday will be crucial to that end. Battiato says despite his side’s comfortable 9-1 win over United last time they faced off was not a true reflection […]
Gaffney Match Preview: Royals travel to Bundoora

The Essendon Royals face their biggest remaining test as they chase a top-two finish in the State League 1 North-West Women’s competition. The Royals travel to Bundoora United to take on a team with no shortage of motivation to end Essendon’s great run of form. Despite a Football Victoria directive claiming that the top three […]
CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals finish season at Cross Keys against Whittlesea United

Cross Keys Reserve will be the scene of great celebrations for our Senior Men – and hopefully our Reserves Men – as the Essendon Royals celebrate promotion to NPL3 and a potential State League 1 North-West Reserves championship. With the Royals hosting Whittlesea United on the season’s final game, the Senior Men can enjoy the […]
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 […]
NJL Match Report: Rampant Royals hit Keilor Park for six

Essendon Royals enjoyed a dominant 6-0 win over Keilor Park at Cross Keys on Friday night as they remain on the path to promotion to the Victorian Women’s Premier League. The win puts the Royals on top of the table until at least Sunday, where they could remain depending on the result between Brunswick Juventus […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Battiato seeking entertainment for bumper Royals women’s crowd on Friday

Essendon Royals Senior Women’s Coach Vince Battiato is hoping his side can put on a show for club sponsors and juniors on Friday night. The Royals are hosting a sponsor, families and juniors night at Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night as Essendon welcomes Keilor Park for the club’s second-last home game of the season. […]