Temps steps away

By Borough Media on February 28, 2023

The Port Melbourne Football Club wishes to advise that following an injury playing local football in 2022, Eli Templeton has made the difficult decision to step away from all VFL football for season 2023.

Eli joined the club as a 21-year-old after a stint at the St Kilda Football Club going on to win two Jack McFarlane best and fairest medals, VFL Team of the Year representation on four occasions, has represented the VFL in a state game, been a part of the clubs leadership group and etched himself in Borough history as a premiership player, playing an important role in the 2017 premiership win over Richmond.

Eli will not be a stranger around the club and hopes to get to some Port Melbourne matches during the season.

“On behalf of all players, coaches staff and members we thank Eli for his contribution to not only the club, but the VFL competition as a whole. What Temps has managed to achieve and contribute during his time at the Borough has been nothing short of exceptional and he has been one of the elite midfielders in the VFL over a long period of time,” says Football Manager, Glenn Balmforth.