NJL Match Report: Nine-man Essendon Royals humbled by Corio

Nothing went right for the Essendon Royals in Corio, as Mick Ferrante’s team fell to a shock 3-0 defeat on Saturday night. Two first-half red cards proved too much for the Royals to overcome on a tough night in Geelong. Goals from Mackenzie Roach, Billy Argyros and Darcy Rapa did the damage as the Royals […]

NJL Match Report: Royals snatch rare point from Moreland

Essendon Royals became the first team to force Moreland Zebras to drop points in 2022 in Women’s State League 1 North-West. The Royals earned a point from the Zebras in a 1-1 draw, in a game coach Vince Battiato will be justifiably frustrated did not end with his side taking all three. A remarkable free-kick […]

Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Battiato looking for improvement in key moments

Vince Battiato says his Essendon Royals Senior Women’s team will need to be better in the key moments to turn Sunday’s dominant performance against Spring Hills into three points against Moreland Zebras. The Royals coach was left frustrated by his side’s inability to win a game it enjoyed the vast majority of possession and chances […]

CSF Match Preview: Royals back in action with trip to Corio

Essendon Royals Senior Men will return to action on Saturday evening after an extended break when they take on Corio SC on Saturday evening. The Royals ended up with a week off with their Friday evening contest against Brimbank Stallions being postponed due to the pitch conditions after a torrential downpour last week. With a […]

Gaffney Match Preview: Royals look to bounce back against Moreland Zebras

Essendon Royals Senior Women will have to bounce back quickly from defeat when they welcome State League 1 North-West front-runners Moreland Zebras to Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night. The Royals came undone on Sunday evening, going down 3-1 to Spring Hills Stallions in a game where despite enjoying the majority of possession and territory, […]

Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Battiato up for big test against Spring Hills

Senior Women’s Coach Vince Battiato is expecting one of his toughest tests yet with the Essendon Royals when his side takes on Spring Hills Stallions on Sunday night. After getting off to a great start last weekend, the Royals are flying high but Battiato is wary of a Spring Hills outfit out to protect their […]

Gaffney Match Preview: Essendon Royals take on Spring Hills Stallions

The Essendon Royals Senior Women will be out to build on a hugely impressive start to the season when they welcome Spring Hills Stallions to Cross Keys Reserve on Sunday night. With the Senior and Reserves Women’s sides plundering 17 goals past Elwood City across the two games last weekend, the Royals have made the […]