Moments by Shaun

06/09/2026

Another Grand Final and another gallery as it's now time for the Essendon District Football League Men's Division 2 Reserves which featured Coburg Districts Football Club against Westmeadows Football Club.

Districts and Westmeadows were only separated by a game at the end of the season, and their previous meeting was in the qualifying final were the Tigers got the chocolates with a solid 5 goal victory.

In the first quarter, Districts got the jump heading into the first break with a 10-point lead, but the second term saw both teams scoring freely as and the scores were 38-36 in Coburgs favour.

The third quarter once again saw Districts get the jump, and this time it was a lead of 28 points that set up the game, and while Westmeadows never gave up, with numerous entries into their forward 50, the solid defensive efforts of Coburg Districts saw them lifting the 2026 premiership cup and going back to back.

Congratulations to Coburg Districts on an amazing season and a great win in this year's Men's Division 2 Reserves Grand Final.

I've created a gallery where images are available for only $15ea, and if any clubs involved are interested in purchasing the gallery, please feel free to contact me for further details.

https://momentsbyshaun.pixieset.com/edflmensdivision2reservesgrandfinals/

Cheers

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06/09/2026

Yesterday was a massive day at Windy Hill for the 2026 Essendon District Football League men's div 2 grand finals. First up though were the 18.5 boys as Sunbury Kangaroos FNC took on Roxburgh Park Football Netball Club

The kangaroos went in slight favourites having finished season three games clear on top of the ladder, but in their most recent clash, Roxy came away with a 5 point win in their qualifying final.

This game had it all - physicality, intensity, high skills in tricky conditions, and sheer desperation in the final moments in the game.

The first quarter saw a one point differential as Roxy held onto a slim lead and they were able to extend it to 9 points at the major break. Wet and windy conditions didn't seem to affect either team, as the final break saw the kangaroos claw two points closer.

The final quarter was an absolute arm wrestle as Sunbury got to within a point mid way through the term, and although the Kangaroos had numerous forward 50 entries, Roxy were able to hold on to win the 2026 premiership by one point in a classic match for the ages.

Congratulations to Roxy for an amazing grand final victory and to Sunbury for what has been a very successful season, even if you just fell short at the final hurdle.

A gallery is now available where images can be purchased for only $15ea. If either club is interested in purchasing the entire gallery, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Cheers

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04/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day, when the 2026 Essendon District Football League Men's Division 2 grand final hits Windy Hill. Both teams have arrived into the grand final via very different paths - Coburg Districts Football Club have gone through the season with a flawless 18-0 record while Westmeadows Football Club snuck into the top four on percentage after a slow start to the season.

In their first meeting in round 8, Districts got the win by 10 points, while round 17 saw the same result, but Westmeadows got 2 points closer, going down by only 8 points.

Both teams are essentially at full strength and match up well against each other and if past meetings have any relevance in tomorrow's game, this should be a game you should get down to watch, no matter who you support!

I can't wait to be behind the camera to capture the special moments that are involved in any grand final!

01/09/2026

Hi everyone out there in the world of Essendon District Football League. I know it's a bit later than normal, but I've finally finished editing all three games from the weekend's Women's Premier Division Grand Finals held at Windy Hill.

Women's Premier Division U19s
Aberfeldie Sports Club (4.6.30) d Caroline Springs Football Club (2.2.14)

Women's Premier Division Reserves
Aberfeldie Sports Club (2.2.14) def by Hillside Football Club (2.9.21)

Women's Premier Division
Aberfeldie Sports Club (3.9.27) def by Strathmore Football Club (6.6.42)

All three games had amazingly memorable moments and were some of the best quality games of women's footy I've ever had the opportunity to watch, let alone photograph. So, thanks to all the amazing athletes for putting on such a performance.

To all the teams, congratulations on having amazing years to have made it into the grand finals, and to those teams who walked away with the premiership cup - congratulations and I hope you've all had an awesome time celebrating such an achievement.

I've created a gallery where images will be available to purchase for only $15ea. The link to the gallery can be found below, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Bring on the 2027 season!!


Essendon District Football League Umpires Association

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31/08/2026

On Saturday I had a day off, after the change of date for the women's premier division Grand Finals. So what did I end up doing? I headed to Kings Park Reserve to shoot more Essendon District Football League footy!

Three games were played:

18.5 Div 1 Preliminary Final:

Moonee Valley FC (5.6.36) def by West Coburg Football Club (6.5.41)
This game was hotly contested across the four quarters, but it was Valley who got out of the gates with a 3 goal break at quarter time. Whatever was in the burgers eaten at quarter time, West Coburg came out firing, scoring 3 goals quickly on the second term and then taking the lead by the third term break. From there it was an arm wrestle and the Burgers managed a 5 points win.

Mens Div 1 Reserves Preliminary Final

West Coburg Football Club (15.13.103) d Moonee Valley FC (5.5.35)
This match was tight with scores level at 33 a piece at half time, but once again with burgers on the menu at half time, West Coburg came out firing, kicking 10 goals while restricting the Valley to only 2 points going on to win by 68 points.

Mens Div 1 Preliminary Final

West Coburg Football Club (20.14.134) d Oak Park Football Club (9.8.62)

This was touted to be a classic in the making, but West Coburg had other ideas, dominating all facets of play across the four quarters, while defensively shutting down Oak Parks normal silky transition play, while being lethal in front of goal themselves winning by a massive 72 points.

Well done to West Coburg for winning all three games across the day and showing they are a club that really has their teams performing at the right time of year!

I've created a gallery for the three games, and a link can be found below where images are available for only $15ea. If you have any questions, please let me know.

https://momentsbyshaun.pixieset.com/edflmensdiv1qualifyingfinals/

Cheers

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30/08/2026

As I sit in front of the laptop to continue editing images from yesterday's 2026 Essendon District FL Women's Premier Division Grand Finals - I come across this image I deliberately exposed while sitting in the shadows of the stands at Windy Hill. It's a tad different to the usual action shot I capture, but I am really happy with how it turned out.

Let me know your thoughts?

Brady Haseler
Aberfeldie Sports Club

27/08/2026

I just received an email....

It was announcing that out of the 5 photos I entered into the International Photography Awards I was awarded second place for the image depicting Melbourne Vixens GF celebrations after their 2025 victory against the West Coast Fever.

Thank you to Netball Scoop for giving me the opportunity to photograph such an amazing sport and one I truly love to play, watch and shoot.

I was also awarded three honourable mentions for 'Stan the Man's, 'Light Speed Ironman' and 'Out of the Fire and into the Light'.

Now all I need to do is somehow save up some money to afford flights to Athens so I can attend the awards ceremony and the opening of the IPA exhibition.

I'm still in shock at this, as I honestly didn't expect any of my work to be recognised like this....but it's pretty cool all the same!!

Thanks IPA for the opportunity to show my work to the world.

25/08/2026

I had the opportunity to work for Darrell Jones (Local Legends Photography) and shoot the WFNL junior grand finals at Skinner Reserve here in Melbourne. I love shooting junior footy, so I thought I'd show a couple of my favourite shots.

If you're looking to purchase images from the four games at Skinner Reserve - please head to this link. If you have any questions, feel free to contact or reach out to Darrell Jones at Local Legends on Insta or head to his webpage -

https://www.locallegends.photo/?r=04271a (Grand Final Galleries)

https://www.locallegends.photo/ (webpage)

Point Cook Football Club - Official
Williamstown Juniors Football Club
Werribee Districts Football Club (official)
Altona Junior Football Club
Newport Power Football Club

24/08/2026

I've created a massive gallery from the weekend's first set of senior Essendon District Football League grand finals.

First up was Point Cook Football Club - Official v Ascot Vale Panthers Junior Football Club/West Coburg Football Club

This was a game where both teams played at an intensity worthy of any grand finale, and the girls showed amazing skill and physicality throughout! Ascot Vale/West Coburg went into the first break with a small lead, but from there on Point Cook took control of the match, going on to win by 26 points

Point Cook (4.5.29) d Ascot Vale/West Coburg (0.3.3)

Next up was the main dance as minor premiers Westmeadows Football Club took on Burnside Heights Football Club and given the results of their previous game, this was tipped to be a close affair.

The Tigers stingy defense kept the Bears scoreless to half time but were also well held to only 10 points at the main break. The third term saw a resurgent Burnside, and they were only 2 points behind at the final break. Unfortunately, a raft of injuries hampered the Bears chances, while Westmeadows steadied and went on to be undefeated for the season and the 2026 EDFL Women's Div 1 Premiers winning by 14 points.

Westmeadows (3.4.22) d Burnside Heights (1.2.8)

Congratulations to all teams involved in both grand finals, and for having an amazing season! Bring on 2027 and I hope you all have a great preseason!

The link below will take you to a gallery where images are available for only $15 ea. To the clubs who pre purchased galleries, I will send you details to get access to the images shortly.

https://momentsbyshaun.pixieset.com/edflwomensdiv1grandfinals/

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Cheers

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20/08/2026

Hey everyone -

For anyone who might be interested - I'm selling a Canon EOS R3 with 0 shutter count - Link and description can be found below.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Cheers

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