Essendon Royals

Box Hill and Heidelberg to play in NPLW VIC Grand Final

By Kieran Yap 9/9/25 Above: Sienna Techera celebrates her goal. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill United will face Heidelberg United in the Victorian NPLW Grand Finals. A 3-1 to Box Hill against Bulleen saw them reach the decider against last year’s champions and this year’s runaway premiers who won their game against Essendon Royals 1-0.Continue reading “Box Hill and Heidelberg to play in NPLW VIC Grand Final”

Game Changers of the NPLW Vic: Deven Jackson

By Kieran Yap 6/9/25 Above: Deven Jackson with the Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Jets Essendon Royals have had another strong season, after making the final in 2024 immediately after promotion, they have backed that up with another top four finish this season. One of the big reasons for their impressive NPLW campaign is new signing,Continue reading “Game Changers of the NPLW Vic: Deven Jackson”

NPLW Vic Round 9: Groba stars for Royals in 5-1 win

By Kieran Yap 22/5/25 Above: Ava Groba scores for Essendon Royals Ava Groba was the star as Essendon Royals defeated FV Academy 5-1 in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The attacker produced a goal of her own and set up another with a brilliant pass in a game where Academy striker Kayla Jugovic scored forContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 9: Groba stars for Royals in 5-1 win”

NPLW VIC: Round 5- Royals edge past Bulleen in unpredictable round.

By Kieran Yap 17/4/25 (kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Essendon celebrate their winning goal against Bulleen. The Essendon Royals defeated Bulleen Lions 1-0 in a cagey, but entertaining game in Round Fives of Victoria’s NPLW. Over the 12 months, this fixture has fast become one to circle on the calendar and eagerly anticipate. Last season, they newly promotedContinue reading “NPLW VIC: Round 5- Royals edge past Bulleen in unpredictable round.”

NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final

Preston Lions 1-0 Essendon Royals By Joe Rosedon 2/9/24 Preston edged past Essendon to reach their first ever Grand Final, after Haley Johnson once again delivers for Preston, scoring the only goal of the game An unsurprisingly cagey start saw very few chances of note, with both teams reluctant to reveal the hands too early and Essendon able to nullify Preston’s free scoring front line. AContinue reading “NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final”

NPLW Vic Round 15: It’s the Okino show as Boroondara belt The Royals

By Kieran Yap 2/7/24 Above: Kurea Okino celebrates her third goal against The Essendon Royals Essendon Royals are one of the most impressive and in-form sides this season. They currently sit second on the ladder, have recruited nearly perfectly, and are the only side to beat both the reigning premiers and champions from last season.Continue reading “NPLW Vic Round 15: It’s the Okino show as Boroondara belt The Royals”