Pakenham Gazette | AFL Outer East is expected to release its return to play roadmap to all clubs on 2 June, with the league expected to announce a target date as well as many more key measures to get its season up and running in 2020.

Media Release | Please find below a statement from RGM – Aaron Bailey on the Return to Train Protocols & Dates:

Pakenham Gazette | As the growth corridor in Melbourne’s south east has continued to rapidly expand in recent years, areas such as Pakenham – once small, country towns – have seemingly been swallowed up and fast become part of the urban sprawl.

Pakenham Gazette | Dane Roy was once discouraged from kicking at all during his time in the elite junior and VFL ranks because, as he was told, “ruckmen can’t kick”.

Media Release | AFL Outer East remains committed to return in 2020, a position strongly shared by our clubs. The long-term sustainability of all clubs remains a priority and any return will only occur if feasible for the majority of clubs. The health and well being of its players, coaches, umpires, volunteers, and associated stakeholders remains a priority.

Pakenham Gazette | Sporting clubs right across the nation need to be prepared for what’s coming. As the world continues to come to grips with the magnitude of the Covid-19 pandemic, its sporting codes – both at professional, and community level – are planning for their return at some stage in 2020.

Gippsland Times | Local sport has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with many leagues and associations halting their seasons.

Media Statement | This AFL Outer East statement is to inform the public that ;

Pakenham Gazette | Two of the most respected players of the AFL’s modern era will don the Inverloch Kongwak colours in 2020 in an incredible coup for the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition powerhouse.

Media Release | The Thornton Eildon Football Netball Club has informed AFL Outer East that they will not be fielding teams (Senior and Reserves) in Division 2 for the 2020 season.