Happy Birthday to Life Member, Davin Baxter
One of new inductees, Dav has done a mountain of work for the Eels and has more than earned his right to become a Life Member of the Eels!
2019-2021 President
2015-2016 Vice President
2009-2014 & 2017-2018 Reserves Team Manager / helper
2023-2024 - League team Manager
2023-2024 Committee Member
2020 - Led club to the Ron Webster Memorial Champion Club
2011 - Inaugural Masters Medal Winner
Bar Manager
The list of accolades doesn't do him justice for all of the hard work Dav has done over the years. Happy Birthday to an absolute legend of the club!
Happy Birthday to Life Member, Carl 'Boze' Bishop.
A meme video extraordinaire, everyone walks a bit taller when Boze is out on the field. He'll have your back, the back of the other 21 blokes in the side, as well as the water boys, goal umpires and anyone else rocking the Eels colours.
His accolades include:
Premiership player 2011, 2012, 2017
Grand Final Best on Ground 2012
Reserves Best & Fairest 2008, 2012
League Most Courageous 2013
2012-2021 Team of the Decade
246 games
Happy Birthday Boze!
Pre Xmas training session and Meet the Coaches:
Thursday 19th December 2024
6pm - 7pm
This will be a light session with a bbq and some refreshments put on by the club. Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
It would be great to see as many as we can get down so we can catch up, discuss a few things and have a beverage together before Christmas.
All Grades, Experience and newcomers are welcome
Preseason dates will be announced in the coming days
#6069Grunt #eelsfooty #ellenbrook #communitysport
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them"
Lest we forget.
Remembrance Day is held on the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in WWI. At around 5am on 11 November 1918, the Armistice was signed by representatives of France, Britain and Germany, and six hours later at 11am, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. Remembrance commemorations began a year later in 1919, on what was originally known as Armistice Day.
The Ellenbrook RSL Sub Branch will be holding a ceremony today. Please refer to their Facebook page for more details.
#remembranceday #lestweforget
COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ellenbrook Eels are excited to announce Life Member, Adam ‘Puppa’ Watts will return to lead our Third Grade for season 2025.
A player that leads by example, Puppa is a well-respected and loved member by the playing group. He was always willing to give the Colts a go as they developed towards higher levels of footy, and pushed the team to secure some big wins last season.
A committee member again in 2025, Puppa works hard on and off the field.
Great news for the Eels to have Adam ‘Puppa’ Watts back at the helm this coming season!
#6069grunt #coachesappointment #bringon2025 #eelsfooty #thirdsfooty #ellenbrook
The November transfer window is now open!!
If you have finished juniors and are ready to take the next step, an Eel returning home or just someone that wants to join the ESFC, now is the time.
For the month of November, transfers from other clubs can be processed so get in early as we prepare for season 2025.
https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/c93f74
If you have any issues working it out, contact us and we’ll help out.
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Happy Birthday to Life Member, Robert 'Bobby' 'Magic' Schnaars
Inaugural Player, Life Member, & Second Games Record Holder (281)
Team of the Decade (2002-2011)
Team of the Decade (2012-2021)
League Leading Goal Scorer (2009/2013)
Ressies Leading Goal Scorer (2019)
League B&F (2006), followed by Inaugural Founders Medallist in 2007 when the award name was changed.
2008 - ANZAC Medalist
In 2018 the the Indigenous Round medal & perpetual shield was named after Bob
A master of the dress up theme and never known to ever drop a mark. In fact, took 14 marks (majority contested) in one game in the backline.
Happy Birthday Bob!
COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ellenbrook Eels are excited to announce that Chris McCarthy will return to lead our Women's team for 2025.
Chris has built a strong culture, with some budding stars developing under his watch. Working closely alongside our U/17's Girls @edjfc coaches, Chloe Stone & Leah Frisina, Chris is opening pathways for any skill level to join our team.
In 2024, the Women's team challenged all grades in their support, event turnout, costume etiquette, and comradery on, and off the field. We are excited to see what 2025 will bring!
Generally, we would say congratulations to Chris McCarthy on his appointment, but in this case we will say Congratulations to the Ellenbrook Eels for appointing Chris McCarthy for Season 2025!
#6069grunt #EelsFooty #yeahthegirls #coachesappointment #unfinishedbusiness