Junior Pathways
The East Coast Eagles are not just about senior-level success but also about nurturing talent from the grassroots level up. Central to this mission are the club’s affiliated junior pathway clubs. These clubs, spread across various suburbs, serve as vital conduits for young athletes to develop their skills, passion, and camaraderie in the sport as well as providing a direct pathway to Senior Football.
The junior pathway clubs affiliated with the East Coast Eagles include:
- Baulkham Hills Australian Football Club
- Blue Mountains Junior AFL Club Inc*
- Blacktown Junior Australian Football Club*
- Emu Plains/Glenmore Park Junior AFL Club*
- Hawkesbury Saints Junior Australian Football Club*
- Kellyville/Rouse Hill Junior A.F.L. Club
- Parramatta Lions Junior AFL Club*
- Penrith GIANTS Junior AFL Club*
- St Clair Junior AFC Inc*
*Junior Club is shared with more than one Senior Club, please note this includes any shared Junior club including those shared with Platinum and Divisional Senior clubs.
These clubs serve as crucial hubs for young players to hone their skills, develop a passion for the sport, and form lifelong friendships within their local communities. Together, they form a comprehensive network that enables the East Coast Eagles AFL Club to identify and nurture talent from grassroots levels upwards, ensuring a bright future for Australian Rules Football in the region.