The Eastern Raptors are a small, but growing, family friendly Rugby League Club formed in 2011, supporting the growth of rugby League in the outer eastern metropolitan area of Melbourne.
We cater to Boys and Girls aged 4 to 18 as well as a Second Grade Senior Men's team and a Masters team. We field mixed teams from U6 to U12, Girls only teams from U8 to U12 and Boys and Girls teams in the segregated competitions from U13-U18. Our Senior Men's team is 18+ and Masters is 35+
All our volunteers are registered with NRL Victoria and hold Working With Children Checks. We are also a Gold accredited Good Sports Club.
All players will require football boots.
It is also club policy that junior grades wear a mouthguard and protective headgear.
All Junior teams from U6 to U12 train at Colchester Reserve, Boronia, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Our Junior teams from U13 to U16 train Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.45pm at Colchester Reserve, Boronia.
Our Senior Men's Team trains Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm at Colchester Reserve.
Please Note - it is now NRL Policy that all participants are registered and have paid insurance before they are able to train.
Our home ground is Colchester Reserve, located in Beresford Drive, Boronia.
Games are played on Saturday between April and October, at locations around Melbourne.
U8, U10 and U12 girls, play Friday evenings at locations across Melbourne.
Participation cost is split in to three parts - NRL Player Insurance, Club Fees and Uniform Fees
NRL Player Insurance is mandatory and must be paid upon registration. This is paid directly to the NRL.
2025 Insurance amounts are:
Age 4-7 (Tag) - $12.50
Age 8-12 - $15.00
Age 13-15 - $30.00
Age 16-18 - $50.00
Age 19 and up - $120.00
Club fees are set annually.
For 2025, junior fees are set at $149.00 for returning players. New junior players register free.
Senior fees are set at $260.00.
In 2025, fees will include registration, 2025 presentation and 2025 team photos.
Eligible families can use Active Kids Vouchers to cover club and uniform fees.
Uniform fees for new junior players cover your playing kit – a singlet, shorts and socks. In 2025, our new player kit is $65.
As our senior playing kit is a team kit, all new senior players are only required to purchase playing shorts and socks. The Senior shorts and socks combo is $45.
In 2025, new Junior members register FREE*
To register - click here
New Members and those paying via payment plan, AfterPay or Active Kids Voucher, please contact the treasurer at training to obtain a code for use during the registration process.
*NRLVic Player Insurance to be paid.
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