Essendon Royals announce re-signing of A-Leagues legend Vince Lia for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the re-signing of A-Leagues legend Vince Lia, who will continue his esteemed career into the 2025 VPL2 season. Lia – who will turn 40 next March – signs on for a third consecutive season at Royals after initially joining the club in their first season in VPL2 back in […]
Royals announce first new signing of off-season with arrival of Vincent Nicoletti

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce their first new signing to the senior men’s side ahead of the 2025 VPL2 season, with the arrival of Vincent Nicoletti. The full-back arrives from VPL1 outfit FC Bulleen Lions, where he established himself in the senior squad during the 2024 season and impressed in our victory over the […]
Talented youngster Seb Lo Monaco re-signs with Royals for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the re-signing of talented youngster Seb Lo Monaco ahead of the 2025 season. Lo Monaco joined our senior men’s side in the 2024 off-season from Western United’s senior youth academy, but suffered a serious knee injury on the eve of the season. He eventually returned towards the tail-end of […]
Essendon Royals re-sign mid-season signing Jack Leech for 2025 campaign

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the re-signing of Jack Leech ahead of the 2025 VPL2 season. Leech joined the club NPL Western Australia side Balcatta Etna, after numerous seasons plying his trade across the Nullarbor, which included a stint in Perth Glory’s Academy side. The midfielder – whose brother, Charlie, also plays in NPL […]
Essendon Royals 2024 AGM Summary

The Essendon Royals held their Annual General Meeting last night, with members gathering to elect a new committee and reflect on the club’s achievements and challenges over the past year. The Royals are excited to welcome a fresh leadership team that will guide the club into 2025 and beyond. The newly elected committee members are […]
Essendon boosts attack with return of Filomena Delic for 2025 NPLW Victoria season

Essendon Royals’ attack for the upcoming 2025 NPLW Victoria season continues to take shape with the re-signing of Filomena Delic. The speedy attacker links up with the Royals for a third consecutive season, after joining the club in 2023 from Melbourne Knights and went on to score 11 goals in 17 games in their promotion […]
Talented young defender James Tieri re-signs with Essendon Royals for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the re-signing of young defender James Tieri to their senior men’s squad for the 2025 season. Tieri returns to the Royals for a second consecutive year after joining the club ahead of the 2024 campaign, after bursting onto the scene through the junior setup at Pascoe Vale – where […]
Royals solidify defensive unit with return of Mia Lantieri-Bartley for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the re-signing of defender Mia Lantieri-Bartley to their senior women’s side for the 2025 season. Lantieri-Bartley became a constant in the heart of the Royals defence after arriving from fellow NPLW Victoria side Alamein in the mid-season window. The former Box Hill United defender made 16 appearances for the […]
Russo re-signs: Goalkeeper Andre Russo re-signs for Essendon Royals ahead of 2025 season

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce goalkeeper Andre Russo has re-signed for the senior men’s side ahead of the 2025 season. Russo returns for a third consecutive year at the club, having arrived in 2022 during the Royals’ first campaign in VPL2. The goalkeeper has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the […]
Royals re-sign young star Olivia Ristevski for 2025 NPLW Victoria campaign

Essendon Royals are proud to announce the re-signing of young star Olivia Ristevski to their senior women’s side for the 2025 NPLW Victoria campaign. Ristevski returns to the Royals after a breakout season, where she made 16 appearances and scored once in her second campaign in the senior side. The 16-year-old full-back had a debut […]