Essendon Royals confirm several key senior men signings

Essendon Royals are pleased to confirm the re-signings of several key players for the club’s senior men’s team in 2022. With the year coming to a close, the Royals have confirmed the re-signing of nine first-team players for the new season. With high hopes for a first uninterrupted season in charge, senior men’s coach Vitale […]

Essendon Royals confirm Celeste Gallina capture

Essendon Royals are delighted to confirm the addition of Celeste Gallina to the club’s senior women’s team in 2022. Gallina is a welcome addition to the club, arriving from Brunswick City, following many years with Moreland Zebras. Capable of playing at centre back or in central midfield, Gallina started her senior career at Brunswick, before […]

Stephanie Gouder returns to the Essendon Royals

Stephanie Gouder has returned to the Essendon Royals for the 2022 season. The returning Royal was a member of the club’s 2019 promotion-winning squad and spent the COVID-hit 2020 and 2021 seasons at fellow State League 1 outfit Moreland Zebras, as well as having played stints at Heidelberg United and Spring Hills. A two-time promotion-winner […]

Essendon Royals Club Gala Raffle Winners

Essendon Royals hereby publishes the results from the Club Gala Raffle (Permit Number: 10158/21). The draw was held at Ormond Park on Sunday 5 December 2021 at 2.30 PM. Winners: 1st Prize – Mazda CX-30 from Essendon Mazda – Jack Gualtieri – Ticket #4970 2nd Prize – Vespa – Elena Giacomi – Ticket #1541 3rd […]

Essendon Royals provide “game-changing” clinic for Ascot Vale Heights School

Essendon Royals has delivered the first session in a two-week pilot program for the Ascot Vale Heights School. Pending the success of the program, the Royals hope to be able to provide an extended program to the wonderful students at Ascot Vale Heights School throughout the 2022 school year. Ascot Vale Heights School (AVHS) is […]

Essendon Royals welcome WNPL talent Cat Ioannidis to senior women’s squad

Essendon Royals have secured the signature of Cat Ioannidis from National Premier Leagues Women’s Victoria heavyweights Heidelberg United. Ioannidis brings versatility and top-level experience to Cross Keys as Vince Battiato’s third signing ahead of the new season. Having spent her entire career to date at Heidelberg, Ioannidis has already experienced NPL football, making 10 senior […]

Proven goalscorer Mary Hubeek joins Essendon Royals

Essendon Royals senior women’s team has welcomed Mary Hubeek to the side. The second signing of new senior coach Vince Battiato’s reign, Hubeek arrives at Cross Keys Reserve from State League 1 South-East outfit Ringwood City. Hubeek bagged 10 goals in 11 games for Ringwood during the ill-fated 2021 campaign, which was cancelled with City […]

Essendon Royals sign Rebecca Davies for Season 2022

Essendon Royals’ senior women’s recruitment drive is off to a strong start with the signing of Rebecca Davies for the 2022 season. New senior women’s coach Vince Battiato has been busy laying out comprehensive plans for the new year and has his first acquisition of the new season sorted with Davies arriving from Victorian Premier […]

Essendon Royals seeking Senior Women’s Assistant/Reserves Coach

Essendon Royals are seeking an assistant senior women’s coach and reserves coach for the 2022 season. The hands-on assistant coach will work closely with the senior coach and senior players as well as take the Reserves squad on matchday. Experience coaching Women’s football is preferred. This role would suit an up-and-comer wanting to gain experience […]