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Kieran Edwards Joins the Hawks

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Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is very pleased to announce that KIERAN EDWARDS has signed on with the Hawka for 2023!

Kieran played juniors for Lysterfield before joining Knox in 2019 for Under 19’s.  He went on to play 32 senior games for Knox and Kieran was the leading goal kicker for Knox last season with 29 goals.  He will be a dangerous addition to our forward line in 2023.

Kieran said “I’m really looking forward to putting in the work and hopefully building towards something big in 2023. It seems like a very tight group down at the Hawks and I’m looking forward to playing with a few good mates and building connections on and off the field with others.”

Please welcome Kieran and his family to the Hawka!

2023 Men’s Division 2 Fixtures

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The division will now consist of ten teams, South Belgrave have been promoted to Division One after their Grand Final win over Ringwood this year while Oakleigh District have been relegated to Division Three after going winless in 2022.

Replacing them is the Waverley Blues and Upper Ferntree Gully. The Waverley Blues were promoted after their thrilling two-point Grand Final win in Division Three, they’ll start their season campaign in 2023 against Templestowe at home where they’ll have the chance to unfurl the flag. For Upper Ferntree Gully, they’ll be looking to snap their current losing steak when they play Knox in the first round of the 2023 season.

A top five finals system will still be in place, beginning on August 19th with the Grand Final date set for September 10th.

Boronia Auskick Team

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Boronia Hawks are very proud to confirm the members of our Boronia Auskick Centre Team for 2023.

These volunteers are all wonderful Boronia people and are very keen to help the kids have a great time learning how to play footy!

Please contact Sammi Dunkinson at auskick.boroniahawks@gmail.com if you have any questions. You can register for next year’s Auskick by following this link and searching for Boronia Auskick Centre: https://www.play.afl/play/auskick

New Head Coach for Boronia Auskick Centre!

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Boronia Hawks are delighted to announce that MATT BUZINSKAS will be the Head Coach for Boronia Auskick Centre in 2023.

Buzz is one of our best performed footballers of recent times, with 234 games and over 200 goals for the club. A former Boronia junior, Buzz was appointed senior co-captain in 2015. He retired in 2021 but is now very keen to give back to the club as his own children start their football journey. Please join us all in saying welcome back to Buzz, Karena and family.

If you have any enquiries about Boronia Auskick Centre please contact Samantha Dunkinson at auskick.boroniahawks@gmail.com or check our website at Boronia Auskick Centre

Vale Mark Grice

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The BHFNC is saddened to inform all past players, current players, and supporters of the passing of former player, Mark Grice.

Mark, the proud husband of Jan, father to Dean and Katie, and was a Boronia person through and through!

A dour backman in the late 70’s and early 80’s, Mark made it his mission to welcome all new players to the club and really looked after us younger kids when coming through the juniors. I recall he almost loved training against the younger players more than playing games as his level of fitness was always quite superb! He loved a long road run and gave every training session 100%!

After he retired he became a senior team manager supporting his incredibly talented son, Dean, who went on to win six Bob Henry medals and four League B&F’s.

Mark’s humour, kindness, and warmth was actually the forerunner to what we are all trying to achieve as a club now. He lived our values and was the finest of role models for all the younger players that came through the system in the 80’s.

There will be many Boronia people really hurting tonight with the passing of ‘Gricey’. He was much loved and his passing will be felt.

Please feel free to “like” this post or leave your comment, as a mark of respect for a great man.

Greg Hannon, Senior President, BHFNC

Huge Announcement at Tormore Today!

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Boronia Hawks FNC is absolutely delighted to announce the pledge of $1.2M dollars to go towards our new pavilion from @jacksontaylormp and the Andrews Labor Government.

Click here for the announcement: https://youtu.be/Ar25geyjWVY

Jackson’s ongoing support of our Club has been nothing short of remarkable since he was elected as our local member. His tireless energy and capacity to always engage in our club community have been astounding and it is very much appreciated from a club level. Jackson, we thank you sincerely!!

Upon re-election, the Andrews Government has most generously pledged the sum of $1.0M towards our new pavilion and $0.2M towards the fit-out of the new pavilion and social rooms. The $0.2M will enable us to purchase quality appliances and furniture and should set our club up for many years to come!

With the pledge of $5.0M from Alan Tudge MP and the Federal Government, this now amounts to $6.0M towards our badly needed new pavilion. The players, supporters, and members of the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and Boronia Cricket Club will soon have one of the finest pavilions in the Eastern Suburbs thanks to the incredible support of both Jackson and Alan.

Playing Assistant Coach

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Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that LUKE HANNON has been appointed as Playing Assistant Coach for the 2023 season.

This is Luke’s first step in to coaching ranks, following in the footsteps of his father, Greg Hannon, who is a former senior coach of Boronia. Luke has had an outstanding playing career and will bring that to the table as a proven on-field leader. His CV speaks for itself.

  • Senior Vice-Captain 2019 -2022.
  • 2018 Bob Henry Medallist for Senior Best & Fairest.
  • 2018 EFL Division 3 Team of the Year.
  • 2018 Blue Ribbon Medal for Division 3 Grand Final Best on Ground.
  • 2018 Premiership Player.
  • 2017 Bob Henry Medal for Senior Best and Fairest.
  • Senior debut in Round 1 2017.
  • Recruited from Casey Scorpions in 2017.
  • Two years at Casey Scorpions playing 3 VFL games and 33 Development League games.
  • Captain of Eastern Ranges in 2014.
  • Best & Fairest at Eastern Ranges 2014.
  • TAC Cup Premiership Player with Eastern Ranges in 2013.
  • Played 38 TAC Cup games for Eastern Ranges from 2012 to 2014.