Eltham Redbacks FC is pleased to confirm that experienced defender Tremayne Sadler has re-signed for the 2026 VPL1 season.
Sadler has built a reputation as one of the senior men’s most reliable and understated contributors across the club’s climb from State League 1 South-East to VPL2 and now into VPL1.
Never one for the spotlight, his consistency, positioning, and calm defensive work have been instrumental in the team’s rise.
Across the 2025 campaign, Sadler featured in 26 league matches, underlining the trust placed in him by the coaching group. His ability to read danger early, slot into multiple defensive roles, and steady the back line in tight moments has made him a dependable piece of the Redbacks’ structure.
A key part of the title-winning squad in 2024 as well as the 2025 promotion effort – Sadler’s contributions might not always draw headlines but are deeply valued by staff and teammates.
During Eltham’s ascent, the Redbacks built an identity around defensive discipline, resilience, and organisation. Sadler has been part of that transformation, featuring in promotion-deciding fixtures, tough away trips, and grinding performances where the group needed experience as much as flair. His 2024 and 2025 seasons were full of those moments – quiet shifts that underpinned nights when Eltham held firm and found results.
As the club prepares for its first VPL1 campaign, securing that experience and continuity becomes even more important. Sadler’s return ensures the Redbacks enter 2026 with a defender who understands the demands of Victorian senior football, the expectations of the group, and the defensive approach that has carried the club this far.
He remains one of the quiet drivers of Eltham’s success, and his re-signing represents another important step in the squad build for VPL1.