Dean Grice is Back to Boronia

Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club are very happy and excited to announce to all our supporters that DEAN GRICE has committed to the Club for the 2023 season.  We are also delighted to let you all know  that Dean will wear his father’s number 13 on his back in 2023.

Dean is a six-time winner of the Bob Henry Medal for senior Best & Fairest at Boronia. He also won four League B&F medals in seniors and one in the Colts. He was named six times in the EFNL Team of the Year. Dean has played a total of 150 senior games for Boronia and kicked 169 goals after a strong junior career for the Hawks with more B&F medals. Dean played senior VFL football with Port Melbourne in 2012 until a serious knee injury in his eighth game.

The Grice family needs no introduction to long time supporters of Boronia. Dean’s dad, Mark, was a stalwart player with the club during the late 70’s and early 80’s and went on to be senior Team Manager for several years when Dean was at his peak. Mark tragically passed away in November 2022.  Dean’s mum, Jan, has been a much loved and valued volunteer at the club for many, many years. 

Jan and Mark Grice

Following Mark’s passing, Dean returned to the club in January of this year. He hasn’t missed a session and is keen to continue his legacy at the club. We ask all players and supporters to welcome him back to the club he loves, and to give Dean and Jan all our love and support for the coming season.


Andy Phillips is Back!

Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that ANDY PHILLIPS is #backtoboronia and has committed to the Club for the 2023 season.

Andy is a “One Club Player” with the Hawks from 2007 to 2022 with a career total of 183 games and 46 goals. Andy made both his Under 19’s and Senior debut in 2014. He has now played 58 games in the firsts and kicked 12 goals. He was a Senior Premiership Player in 2018 and won the Most Determined Player Award that year.

Andy will add skills and pace to the line up and we are very happy to welcome back Andy and parents Lindy and Brad.


Welcome to Mitch Jelo!

Boronia Hawks are delighted to announce that MITCH JELO has joined the club for the 2023 season.

Mitch played his junior career at Narre Warren North before moving across to Noble Park in 2019, where he has played all his senior football. He is a hard running midfielder, who is also dangerous around goals.

Mitch Jelo with Senior Coach, Matt Clark.

We are really looking forward to having Mitch on board with his experience from the Noble Park football program – the reigning premiers in EFNL Premier Division. Please join us in welcoming Mitch and family to the Hawks.


Last Pre-Xmas Training + Supporting Knox Infolink

Everyone is invited to come down to Tormore @ 6PM on Wednesday 14th December for a light and fun training session, followed by a BBQ.

Please also consider bringing along a donation of food or a gift to generously support Knox Infolink Inc in their ‘Share the Joy’ Knox Christmas Appeal for those who need an extra hand at this time of year. Here are some ideas for what you might donate:

If you can’t make it, would like to find out more about the appeal or would otherwise like to donate directly to Knox Infolink, see www.givenow.com.au/ or visit Knox Infolink: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm 136 Boronia Road, BORONIA Ph: 9761 1325


FOOD ITEMS:

  • (Non-Perishable)
  • Fruit Cake/mince pies
  • Lollies/Chocolate
  • Soft Drink/fruit juice
  • Jam
  • Jelly cups
  • Christmas Pudding
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Long Life Custard 1L
  • Sweet/Savoury Biscuits
  • Pancake shake mix
  • Long Life Milk 1L
  • Coffee,Tea & Sugar
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Tinned Tuna

GIFT IDEAS:

0 -18 Months

  • Soft toys
  • Picture Books
  • Bath toys
  • Cup, bowl & cutlery sets

2 – 4 Years

  • Cars/trucks
  • Thomas the Tank Engine
  • Duplo
  • Toy Story
  • Fisher Price eg. Little People
  • Ride on Toys
  • Dress up costumes
  • Play Doh
  • Puppets

5 – 6 Years

  • Hot Wheels
  • Barbie
  • Tea Set
  • Etch a Sketch
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Lego
  • Play Doh
  • Art & Craft set

7 – 10 Years

  • Board Games
  • Hot Wheels
  • Lego
  • Sport Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dolls
  • Craft Sets
  • Remote Control Cars

11 – 13 Years

  • Sports Equipment
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Make-up kits
  • Walkie Talkies

14-16 Years

  • Books
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Make-up kits

Senior Trainers Announced for 2023

Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce our team of Senior Trainers for the 2023 season.

Please join us all in congratulating KATE VENGENINDEN as she commences her 10th year as our Head Trainer.

NB: Please speak to Kate or anyone on the Senior Committee if you are interested in being involved as a trainer. Enquiries may also be forwarded to the Club using this form.

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Calling All Teachers

Our great supporters at Repurpose It are offering a competition to involve school children in learning about recycling and sustainability. Please check it out and have a think about how your school could benefit from this program!

?COMPETITION TIME?

This National Recycling Week, we’re getting behind school recycling programs! We’ve got great prizes for participating schools that we know the kids will love.

How to enter:To enter, submit a video or story/images demonstrating the systems and activities your school has implemented to educate students about recycling and sustainability, by 13th February 2023. Email your submission to schools@repurposeit.com.au

Prizes:

? The winning school will have the opportunity to host 30 students on-site at Repurpose It for a day spent learning all about closed-loop waste systems and recycling

? Five lucky runner-ups will also receive a high-grade soil or compost drop for their school.

? As a bonus, the first 10 schools to enter the competition will receive 50 colouring in canvas bags or 50 produce bags.

Happy National Recycling Week – we wish you the best of luck!

Learn more: https://www.repurposeit.com.au/schools-recycling…/

*Winners announced on February 24th, 2023.

**T&Cs Apply.


New Club Rooms Funding Locked In

Congratulations Jackson Taylor MP in retaining the seat of Bayswater. With the results of yesterday’s election the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club, Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club – Junior and Boronia Cricket Club have now secured the unprecedented amount of $6.2 million for our new facility. The next 24 months will see a lot of work being done in the planning and building of our new rooms! Go Hawka!

Jackson Taylor MP with Wayne Preston and Samantha Dunkinson

Kieran Edwards Joins the Hawks

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

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.