Eastern Districts Football League

The Eastern Districts Football League (EDFL) was born in 1960 from the union of the Midwest Football Association and Black Range-Narembeen Football Association, blending teams like Baandee, Burracoppin, and Nukarni. Mergers continued over the years, with notable team combinations like Narembeen Rovers and Warriors. Rivalries such as Merredin Lions versus Kulin-Kondinin Blues heightened competition. Triumphs like the Burracoppin Bombers’ flawless 2018 season showcase the league’s depth. Explore the league’s evolution, memorable matchups, achievements, and playoff drama for a closer look at its legacy.

League Formation and Early Years

The inception of the Eastern Districts Football League (EDFL) in 1960, through the amalgamation of the Midwest Football Association (MFA) and the Black Range-Narembeen Football Association (BRNFA), marked a pivotal moment in the regional sporting landscape, setting the stage for decades of mergers, triumphs, and rivalries.

The merging of teams from MFA such as Baandee, Burracoppin, and Nukarni with BRNFA’s Bruce Rock and Narembeen squads created a foundation for the league’s future growth. This amalgamation not only broadened the competition but also fostered a sense of unity among previously separate communities.

The early years of the EDFL laid the groundwork for the league’s evolution, expansion, and the establishment of enduring sporting traditions within the Eastern Districts region.

Our Teams

Current Clubs

Club	Mascot	Home Ground	Years in Competition	Premierships	Premiership Years
Bruce Rock	Magpies	Bruce Rock Oval	1960–	4	1965, 1977, 2000, 2017
Burracoppin	Cats	Burracoppin Oval	1960–	5	1981, 1988–89, 1991–92
Corrigin	Tigers	Corrigin Oval	1971–	3	1976, 1996, 2012
Hyden-Karlgarin	Saints	Hyden Oval	1983–	6	2002–03, 2005, 2014, 2021–22
Kulin-Kondinin	Blues	Kondinin Sporting Complex	2005–	7	2006, 2008, 2010–11, 2013, 2015–16, 2018
Narembeen	Hawks	Narembeen Oval	1963–	9	1969–70, 1972, 1974, 1998–99, 2007, 2009, 2023
Nukarni	Demons	Merredin Oval	1960–	12	1961–63, 1966, 1968, 1986–87, 1990, 1993–95, 2019
Southern Cross	Bombers	Southern Cross Oval	1966–1986, 1992–	2	2001, 2020

Former Clubs

Club	Mascot	Home Ground	Years in Competition	Premierships	Notes
Baandee	Tigers	-	1960–1973	-	Merged with Towns to form Merredin Lions in 1974
Kondinin	Bulldogs	Kondinin Oval	1971–2004	5	Merged with Kulin in 2005
Kulin	Roos	Kulin Oval	1983–2004	3	Merged with Kondinin in 2005
Merredin	Lions	Merredin Oval	1974–1995	3	Merger of Baandee and Towns in 1974
Merredin Railways	-	Merredin Oval	1960–1970	-	Known as Railways 1960–1968 and Centrals 1969–1970
Merredin Towns	-	Merredin Oval	1960–1973	1	Merged with Baandee to form Merredin Lions in 1974
Muntadgin	-	Muntadgin Oval	1960–1969	-	-
Narembeen Rovers	-	Narembeen Oval	1960–1962	-	Merged with Warriors to form Narembeen
Narembeen Warriors	-	Narembeen Oval	1960–1962	1	Merged with Rovers to form Narembeen
Shackleton	-	Shackleton Oval	1960–1970	2	-

Community Involvement

The EDFL is not just about football; it's about community. The league brings people together, creating a sense of unity and pride. Local businesses support the teams, and fans of all ages come to watch the games, cheer for their favorites, and enjoy the friendly competition.

Community Events

Throughout the year, the EDFL hosts various events, such as family fun days, community barbecues, and charity matches. These events help strengthen the bonds within the community and make football more than just a game.

The Eastern Districts Football League is a cornerstone of the eastern Wheatbelt region, providing exciting football action and fostering strong community ties. Whether you're a player, a fan, or a local resident, the EDFL has something special to offer everyone. Come join us and be a part of this fantastic league!

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