Eastern Football Netball League

The Eastern Districts Football League was established on 15 February 1962, but its origins can be traced back to the Reporter District Football League established in 1903, with the following clubs - Bayswater, Box Hill, Canterbury, Ferntree Gully, Mitcham and Ringwood.

The Ringwood District Football Association was established in 1922 and consisted of the following clubs - Croydon, Ferntree Gully, Kilsyth-Monbulk, Ringwood B and Warrandyte.

[6] Following a restructure during 2018, the league now consists of five divisions, and 2019 had 45 clubs.

[8] On 3 June 2020, the EFNL cancelled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[9] With the admission of Berwick for 2021, Beaconsfield and Oakleigh District for 2022, and Bulleen Templestowe for 2025, there are now 48 clubs.