Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that ANDREW CATLEY and MATT GERAGHTY have been appointed as Assistant Coaches of the Men’s Development Team for 2023.
Cats and G named as Assistant Coaches
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New Head Coach for Boronia Auskick Centre!
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
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!
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.
Drew and Teaks are Locked In
Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that DREW O’HARE and STEVE TEAKEL have committed to the Club for the 2023 season as Senior Assistant Coaches.
Playing Assistant Coach
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.
Player Registrations Open Today!
We encourage all players to register ASAP for 2023. This will make sure you are fully covered with the EFNL injury insurance for all of the 2023 preseason as well as the home and away season.
Follow the link and click on the Boronia Hawks Jumper LOGO (not the email address).
We encourage all players to register ASAP for 2023. This will make sure you are fully covered with the EFNL injury insurance for all of the 2023 preseason as well as the home and away season.
Senior Men and Women registration is $25 and its $18 for Junior Boys and Girls. This money all goes to the EFNL for insurance, not to the Club. Club membership fees will be payable down the track.
Registration Enquiries for Seniors: Grant Bertram seniors.boroniahawks@gmail.com
Registration Enquiries for Juniors: Carolyn Wood boroniahawksrego@gmail.com
2022 Annual Report
The 2022 Annual Report from the Club’s Board of Directors was presented at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 26 October at the Knox Club.
2023 Election of Board and Committees
Congratulations to all who have been elected to the 2023 Board of Directors, Junior Committee and Senior Committee at the AGM on 26 October 2022.
We thank Tanya Parkins and David Nicholas who have retired from the Board but will act in their roles until new appointments are confirmed. We also thank former Chairperson Scott Nicholas for his vision and leadership over five years. Scott played an enormous role taking us through the “one club” transition; the founding of our women’s football program; the fostering of an inclusive culture and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. #boroniahawks
Big Name Recruits across the League – especially at Boronia Hawks
“Plenty of off-season movement for the Hawks as they increase their depth at the club with multiple star players.
Former Essendon and Frankston midfielder Josh Begley is among those significant signings for the club, opening the premiership window up for the Hawks. Begley brings a combination of leadership, experience and talent with the ability to take the side to another level. He’ll be joined by Jethro Von Hesse who spent the last five seasons at Upwey-Tecoma, the two already have a solid connection with one another. Both are versatile quick big-bodied players with exceptional skills.
The club have also continued to develop their midfield depth and versatility with the additions of young stars, Max Brasher, Luke Flanagan, Haydn Stanley and Lachie Wright.
Both Brasher and Flanagan arrive from Upper Ferntree Gully with experience at senior-level footy in Division One. After two EFNL Best and Fairest awards in his junior career, Brasher has transitioned into senior footy well, placing in the top four of the club’s best and fairest in his first year of senior football. Flanagan has also transitioned into senior footy after winning the 2021 Under 19’s Best and Fairest”.