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A Message from Flash

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The entire BHFNC should be mighty proud of its efforts over the past four weeks of hosting the Division One finals series.

The EFNL and competing clubs were lost for words in their gratitude for the organisation and efforts of our many, many volunteers over the month!

Headed up by Murra, our team worked cohesively and the many long days will now hold our club in greater financial strength as we move forward to our 2023 season.

To our early morning set up teams, to our bar teams, our burger teams, and canteen ladies, our traffic controllers, and our hlepers who kept carrying out stock to all the various tents, what an effort. In the coming few weeks we will be having a pleasant Sunday afternoon of thanks to all our helpers, I’ll get that date and time locked in ASAP.

Once all the bills are paid, we hope to announce our profit as it’s important all volunteers understand just how meaningful it is to the club to give so much of their time over the past four weekends.

Behind the scenes, we are working most nights to speak with potential recruits, plan our pre-season, reflect with trainers, and work diligently to ensure 2023 is an amazing year for the Hawka! Our coaches in all areas are now appointed and we hope you can all join us at one of our two presentation nights to properly give thanks and gratitude for this season.

Sincerely, thank you once again!!!

GREG HANNON, Senior President, BHFNC

Successful Finals Series at Tormore Reserve

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Congratulations to East Ringwood Football Club and Wantirna South Senior Football Club on their wins in the Division 1 Grand Finals on Saturday.

Boronia Hawks would also like to thank all clubs, players and supporters on the day for their co-operation and conduct, and for looking after the change rooms.

A big thank you also to Eastern Football Netball League and Knox City Council for their support throughout a successful finals series at Tormore Reserve. Finally, many thanks to our Finals Partners at Paul’s IGA Ringwood East, McDonald’s, Knox Club, Repurpose It, Dyson Currie Pty Ltd, Allstate Refrigeration Services and the Hawks Nest Coterie Group.

Jake Lock

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The Boronia Hawks community has been shocked and saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jakeb Lock. Jake was a great supporter our women’s football program as the partner of Jess Buzinskas.

Go Fund Me page: In loving memory of Jakeb Lock.

Jake Lock

Jake has looked after the players’ children as part of our Little Hawka’s childcare for several years and over that time became a much loved part of the team. How lucky we were to find someone who loved our kids as much as the mums did and who gave the mums an opportunity to train and play footy because their kids were so well taken care of.

The Club’s players and supporters all express our deep sorrow and sympathy to Jess and her family and to Jake’s many family and friends. We also ask you to please consider a contribution to the Go Fund Me page, established by Candyce Wright and Erin Stanios, to assist Jess.

Go Fund Me page: In loving memory of Jakeb Lock.

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Brock is back for 2023.

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Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is very proud to announce that CRAIG BROCKLEY will be coaching our Men’s Development Squad in 2023, his sixth year in this role.

Like Matt Clark, Brock has earned the absolute respect of all players and supporters in the club and we are very fortunate to have coaches of this calibre leading our teams. Please join us all in thanking Craig and congratulating him on his reappointment. 

Miah’s Indigenous Designs

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Miah from our Under 16 Girls team has discovered a passion for painting footy boots with traditional indigenous art.

Miah has been busy painting the boots of her team mates with meaningful symbols that relate to community, gathering and running on the field. She is currently perfecting her craft to ensure the longevity of her designs.

The Under 16 Girls had a bye today but celebrated NAIDOC Week last Sunday. Miah and her sister Zoe, who also plays in the Under 16’s team, wrote their thoughts on what NAIDOC Week means to them as young indigenous people.

“NAIDOC Week makes me feel inspired. It makes me feel more connected to my community and my people that I have in my life and grateful for everything I have.” – Zoe

“NAIDOC week means to me being able to connect to my community across Australia. Remember and recognise and commemorate all the achievements and history our first nations people have endured and created.” – Miah

We love your designs Miah and can’t wait to see more of what you create!

Keep Off the (Artificial) Grass!

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Work is now underway at Tormore Reserve on the installation of artificial turf in front of the benches.

Thanks to Knox City Council for getting this done as part of the continual improvement of our Club facilities. Millers will also receive the same upgrade, with work expected to be completed this week – weather permitting!

Please keep off the works areas until work is completed. Thanks to Phil Watson for the photos!

Liam Shiels takes Under 14’s Training!

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On Tuesday night our Under 14 Boys were surprised by Hawthorn triple Premiership player & this years’ Number 1 Ticket Holder, Liam Shiels!! Liam took the boys’ training session, answered questions and signed some autographs.

Many thanks to Liam who has always been willing to make time to support the Boronia Hawks juniors.

Fun Fact: Liam Shiels transferred to play with Boronia in Under 18’s but spent all year with Eastern Ranges before being selected by Hawthorn at pick 8 in the 2008 National Draft. We still hope to get him back one day for a kick with the Hawka!

Update on Development of New Clubrooms

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What a moment it was when Alan Tudge MP, the federal Member for Aston, announced at our Presidents Lunch on 9 April the funding of $5M for the development and construction of a new pavilion at Tormore Reserve.

Alan followed up with this announcement on his Facebook page.

Greg Hannon, Alan Tudge MP and Wayne Preston.

$5 MILLION FOR A NEW PAVILION AT TORMORE RESERVE, BORONIA ?

For over ten years, the leaders of Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and Boronia Cricket Club have been pressing for an upgraded pavilion to replace the 40 year old club rooms. Today, I announced $5 million of federal funds to make this happen. Congratulations to all of those who persisted to make this happen. It will be a great result for the entire Boronia community.

Now What?

The Club is now working hard to move quickly from the announcement towards a framework that will deliver the fulfilment of our needs as a modern, inclusive community club with strong growth, particularly in female participation. We are working closely with our co-tenants from Boronia Cricket Club, who are an essential partner for all development of facilities at Tormore Reserve.

We are now proud to announce the formation of the Steering Committee that will be pivotal to the success of the development project. The committee will be chaired by Wayne Preston, who has already played a huge role in getting us to this point. This is a strong group of volunteers with the skills and knowledge necessary for such a task and who are all passionate and committed to their clubs and community.

  • Wayne Preston – Senior Vice President, BHFNC;
  • Scott Nicholas – Chair, Board of Directors, BHFNC;
  • Karen Little – Women’s Football Operations Manager, BHFNC;
  • David Murrihy – former Club Secretary and Life Member, BHFNC;
  • Paul Noone – President, BCC;
  • Matt Smythe – Vice-President, BCC;
  • Leigh Blennerhasset – Secretary, BCC;
  • Melanie Kogelman – Treasurer, BCC.

All members and supporters of our club are welcome to read the overview of the Steering Committee’s role and responsibilities, which has been shared with, and welcomed by, our community representatives Alan Tudge MP, Jackson Taylor MP and Cr Yvonne Allred.

Tormore-Reserve-New-Clubrooms-Committee-Overview

We look forward to providing regular updates as we move forward with this very exciting initiative for the sporting community of Boronia.