Epping Football Netball Club - Vic AFL

🔵⚪️ EPPING 5 🔵⚪️

Our Epping 5 girls took on Hurstbridge 6 in what was nothing short of a thrilling grand final!

The game finished in a draw, sending the girls into overtime! 😮‍💨🔥

Although the final result wasn’t what we had hoped for, it was still a massive achievement and an incredible effort from the girls. We couldn’t be prouder of the fight, determination and heart they showed right until the very end! 💙🤍

Hold your heads high, girls what an effort! 👏

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🔵⚪️DIVISION 14 - GRAND FINAL WINNERS🔵⚪️

Congratulations to Epping 9 who are the Division 14 Premiers.

Congratulations to Marley Hesketh who took out best on court for the night

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🔵⚪️GRAND FINAL LINEUPS🔵⚪️

Tonight we have 2 of our teams heading to grand final to bring us home the flags!

Let’s get around our girls as we would love to see as many of our supporters down!

Epping 5 vs Hurstbridge 6
Division 13 Grand Final
7:25pm / La Trobe Court 3

Epping 9 vs Greensborough 6
Division 14 Grand Final
6:30pm / La Trobe Court 3

Good Luck tonight girls 💙🤍

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🔵⚪️ PIPES LOCKED IN FOR 2027⚪️🔵

Another huge piece of the puzzle is locked away for 2027, with Corey “Pipes” Middleton committing to the Navy Blue & White for another season! 💙

A much-loved figure around Epping, Pipes has built an impressive career at the club, including:
🔵 100+ Senior Games
⚪️ Tim Grinter Award winner
🔵 Team of the Decade member — 2011–2020
⚪️ Multiple Best & Fairest placings

Pipes’ toughness, class and competitiveness have made him a valuable part of Epping for many years, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the group again in 2027.

Even better, we get another year of Liv, Lola, Henley and the entire Middleton family being part of the Epping family! 🔵⚪️

Plenty more to come, Pipes! 💙

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🗳️ VOTE COUNT | SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 🗳️

Join us for our 2026 Vote Count! 💙🤍

📅 Sunday 6th September
⏰ 12–3pm
📍 Epping Recreational Reserve

Yes, we know it’s Father’s Day, but what better way than to spend a couple hours on Father’s Day than at the Club we all love! 🤗

Votes will be counted for:
🏉 Senior Men
🏉 Senior Women
🏉 Development
🏉 U19.5

Come down and celebrate the season as we find out who takes home the top honours! 🏆💙🤍

🔵⚪️ JUDDY SIGNS ON FOR 2027⚪️🔵

Our longest-serving captain re-commits! 💙

Leigh Judd will continue his incredible journey with the Epping Football Netball Club in Season 2027.

For the past 8 seasons, Juddy has proudly led our senior side, becoming one of the most respected leaders at our club.

🏉 180+ Senior Games
🏅 2× Col Bartlett Medalist
🔵 8 Seasons as Senior Captain
💙 True Epping person on and off the field

Juddy's leadership goes far beyond what happens on game day. He sets the standard around the club, supports his teammates and continues to represent the blue and white with enormous pride.

And fittingly, our skipper once again leads the way as the first player to re-commit for Season 2027.

We couldn't be happier to have Juddy, Shan and Billy continuing the journey with us.

We love you, Juddy! 💙🤍

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🔵⚪️GRAND FINAL GAME TIMES🔵⚪️

This Friday we have 2 of our teams heading to grand final to bring us home the flags!

Let’s get around our girls this Friday Night for an exciting night ahead

Epping 5 vs Hurstbridge 6
Division 13 Grand Final
7:25pm / La Trobe Court 3

Epping 9 vs Greensborough 6
Division 14 Grand Final
6:30pm / La Trobe Court 3

Show the girls support as they wrap up the 2026 Winter Season! Good Luck Girls 💙🤍

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🔵⚪️ FINALS HELPERS NEEDED 🔵⚪️

We are seeking volunteers to help out with the senior finals being held at Epping.

🗓️Saturday 29th August
🗓️Sunday 30th August
🗓️ Saturday 5th September

Any help would be greatly appreciated! If you’re available to help, please fill out the google form as we will need to provide your name to the league to provide you access into the venue 💙🤍

2026 Senior Finals Helpers We are hosting Division 1 Senior finals on: - Saturday 29 August - Sunday 30 August - Saturday 5 September Please complete this quick form so we know who can help and when, so we can provide your name to the league to ensure you aren't charged entry on game days.

🔵⚪️ REMINDER! 2-weeks to purchase your Presentation Night tickets! 🥇 🪩 🍻 🍷

✨ PRESENTATION NIGHT 2026 ✨

It’s time to celebrate an incredible season!

Join us for the Epping Football Netball Club Senior Presentation Night at the beautiful L’Aquila Room, Casa D’Abruzzo.

🎟️ $120 per ticket
⭐ $100 True Blue & Life Members
(Members will be verified)

📅 Friday 18 September

🕡 6:30pm start
🍽️ 3-course meal
🍷 Beer, wine & soft drink provided
🎶 Live music

Tickets must be paid for by Sunday 6 September.

🔗 Payment & ticket links are as below

Tickets
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/RXE4YF0VZAM6Y/checkout/4Y246BRT2FLU5CZOQOB5WWCZ?src=sheet

Table Reservations
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbCrDXX95ColNMxfHzkJc22-Dc28IwQqMWrDZcTLKTcQXzww/viewform

Come dressed up and let’s celebrate the season together!

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🔵⚪INTRODUCING OUR NEW MEN'S SENIOR COACH - NATHAN STORER⚪🔵

The EFNC is beyond excited to introduce our new Men's Senior Coach, Nathan Storer, who joins us from the Eltham Football Club.

Nathan has spent his entire playing and coaching career at the highly regarded Eltham FC where he played an integral part in seeing both the Seniors and Reserves win Division 2 Premierships in 2023, while playing an even more important role in seeing these groups sustainable and competitive in Division 1 since.

Touted as one of the best up & coming coaches in the game, Nathan comes to us highly endorsed by those who have seen him develop his coaching ability, which is complemented by his work ethic, footy IQ and personability. These traits, which we believe make him the best candidate for the job, were demonstrated consistently throughout the recruitment process.

With where our senior playing list is right now, we could not be more excited to have it in Nathan's capable hands. We know he will bring many strong learnings and cultural values from Eltham and impart them at Epping.

We are also delighted to extend our EFNC family by a further four Storer's, as we welcome his wife Gabby and three son's Harvey, Freddie and Wren... we cannot wait to meet you all and wrap our loving EFNC arms around you! 💙

There will be a chance to meet Nathan formally at a date to be announced in September.

Let's give a huge welcome to Nathan and his beautiful family! 😍