Eastland and Ringwood Mazda are proud to announce that voting is now underway for the EFNL Volunteer of the Year, with a total of $5,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to the winning volunteers and their clubs.
Meet the finalists below, hear their stories, and discover the incredible impact they have made across their clubs and the wider community.
Have your say and vote for your Volunteer of the Year before Thursday 17 September.
Andrew Rodgers
Andrew “Bucky” Rodgers has been a dedicated member of Warrandyte Football Club for more than 30 years, making an invaluable contribution both on and off the field. A past player with over 150 games, former committee member, Vice President and Life Member, Andrew has also served as Bar and Liquor Manager for more than 10 years, supporting both the football and cricket clubs. He is a familiar and highly respected figure within the EFNL community, known for his positivity, willingness to help and strong connections with young players through his work at Warrandyte High School. Whether setting up events, supporting game days, mentoring young players or strengthening club connections, Andrew is a true volunteer whose dedication and impact on Warrandyte Football Club is immeasurable.
Ruby Egan
Ruby has made an extraordinary contribution to Park Orchards Football Netball Club, building on five years managing the club’s social media before joining the Committee in 2026 as Chief Information Technology, Communications & Media. In her first year, she has driven a major digital transformation, developing a new website, introducing a centralised SharePoint database, streamlining financial and administrative systems, and implementing innovative tools to improve memberships, merchandise, events, sponsorships and communications. Volunteering more than 15–20 hours each week, Ruby also manages the club’s social media, branding and promotional activities while providing strategic advice to the Committee and acting as a valuable link between players and club leadership. Her professionalism, innovation and willingness to share her expertise have not only saved hundreds of volunteer hours and strengthened the club’s operations, but also earned recognition across the EFNL, with other clubs seeking her advice on improving their own digital presence and engagement.
Paul Waters
