Grading matches get underway this weekend, with all Westmeadows junior sides taking the field for their first official hit-out of the 2026 season. It marks an important step as teams begin to settle into their structures and continue building across all age groups.

Round 1 of the 2026 Essendon District Football League season gets underway this weekend, with all senior sides in action.

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Westmeadows Football Club is seeking expressions of interest for Sports Trainers ahead of the 2026 football season.

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Westmeadows Football Club is proud to announce its Senior Men’s Leadership Group for the 2026 season, featuring a strong mix of experience, consistency and emerging leaders. Pictured | Jordan Kosteas, Jordan Hollow, Jarrod Petersen, Aaron Evans and Adrian Alfonsi. Five of the seven leaders driving the program in 2026. After leading the club in 2025, Ryan Capron and Jarrod Petersen will again take the reins as Co-Captains. Both 300-game players for Westmeadows, they set the st

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The 2026 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One. Next, we chat to Westmeadows coach Ash Flavel who provides some insights on their 2026 campaign. 2025: 2nd ( 13W, 5L, 138.02% ) Coach:  Ash Flavel PRE-SEASON FOCUS "Fitness and building on last season has been our main focus. We’ve introduced some new structure drills and also tinkered with our game plan, all to further develop our players. We have done a lot right the

The EDFL has released the 2026 Senior Men’s fixtures, with the season beginning on Good Friday, April 3, before Round 1 starts on April 11.