Senior Men's & Women's Football and Netball, Junior Boys & Girls Football, Auskick and over 35's Veterans and Masters Football. Affiliated with EFNL. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land in Boronia.
Boronia Hawks are very pleased to welcome Nick Heuston to our Club for the upcoming season.
Nick joins us from Upper Ferntree Gully, where he has played since his junior days. Nick won Upper’s Rising Star Award in the U19’s in 2013, before moving straight in to the Seniors in 2014. He has now played 43 senior games which shows that he will bring plenty to the Hawks.
Boronia Hawks are looking for enthusiastic people to assist in the development of our Female Football program. Do you want the chance to influence the direction of a brand new program? Well this is your opportunity.
Womens Football Opportunities
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is affiliated with the Eastern Football League. The club has recently merged with the Boronia Junior Football Club creating a ‘One Club’ pathway from Auskick to Adults. We’re also part of the rapidly growing EFL Netball competition in which we’ve won the Premier Grand Final in two of the four seasons the competition has existed. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community club.
The Hawks are looking for experienced and enthusiastic people who have a passion for player development and can assist the club expand its offerings for female footballers. We’re also willing to support someone with limited experience, that’s ready to give it a go!
The club is looking to fill the role of Female Football Coordinator, as well as the following positions in season 2018 for both an Under 12 Girls team, and a Women’s team:
Female Football Coordinator;
Team Manager/s (both Under 12 Girls and Women’s teams);
Senior Coach;
Senior Assistant Coach.
With female football the largest growth area in the sport, it is an exciting time to be involved.
To apply for any of these positions please send a short description of your previous experiences and responses to Key Selection Criteria listed below;
Key Selection Criteria
Female Football Coordinator & Team Manager/s
Coordinating or managing a team or project;
Liaising with Coaches, Players and Parents;
Interpersonal skills and communication;
Organisation and planning.
Senior/Assistant Coach
Coaching & Player Development in Football;
Interpersonal skills and communication;
Involvement in Women’s sport;
Coaching accreditation & Working with Children Check (or willingness to get one).
For more information please contact BFNC Chairman Kristan Wood on 0411 605 203 or email boronia@efl.org.au.
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is a welcoming and inclusive community club and encourages applications from anyone interested and enthusiastic about community sport; regardless of age, gender, background, sexual orientation or ability.
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club are extremely excited about the revolutionary approach in 2018 to developing our young footballers. The “Hawk Squad” is made up of the Under 17 Ray Lacey team and the Under 19 David Murrihy team, working together to develop overall footy excellence and improved pathways to senior football. The squad will be supported by a range of specialist coaches and overseen by Craig “Fletch” McKenzie
We are seeking a sponsor to support the development of the Hawk Squad to ensure these promising young footballers have some of the best resources and equipment available to promote success. The sponsorship package would include:
• Your business logo on our brand new Hawk Squad sports bags;
• Recognition of your business on the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club official website and Club newsletters;
• Recognition of your business on the Club’s social media pages.
Enquiries: Craig McKenzie on 0413 329 790 or bomberly@hotmail.com
Boronia Hawks are very pleased to welcome Julian Rambaldo back to Boronia. Rambo last played for the Hawks in the 2015 Under 19’s where he was named Most Consistent Player in a very strong side. He moved on to Mitcham in 2nd Division for two years, where he played nine senior games in 2017 and was runner-up in the 2017 EFL Reserves Best and Fairest. Rambo is a tough and courageous player who will add both skill and strength to the Hawks.
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is pleased to announce the panel of Assistant Coaches to support Craig McKenzie with the 2018 Hawk Squad – our combined U19’s and U17’s teams.
We are particularly excited to welcome Brayden Bowes to the coaching team. The big fella brings some great experience as an assistant coach for Rowville Knights who won the U17A premiership in 2017. Big Ben Robertson, Luke Biddau and Damon Webb have worked with Fletch over the past few seasons and bring a wealth of playing experience to help guide the 17’s and 19’s.
Please join us in congratulating Fletch and his team!
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is delighted to welcome Fletchers Mooroolbark – Real Estate Agentsas a new GOLD PARTNER for Season 2018. The Club is very grateful for the long term commitment offered by Fletchers and their particular focus on supporting our junior teams. Please join us all in welcoming the team at Fletchers to the Hawks.
Former Boronia player and junior coach Daniel Boltonis the Director and Auctioneer at Fletchers Mooroolbark. Daniel is a long-time local and has worked in real estate in the area since 2011 and is delighted to offer the premier Fletchers service to Boronia members and supporters. Dan was recently recognised as Fletchers’ 2017 Senior Auctioneer of the Year and “has an excellent track record of exceeding client expectations by offering the highest level of service. Professional and honest, Daniel supports his vendors through every step of the sale process, from listing and presentation through to the ultimate sale result”.
Dan has recently been joined by current Boronia champion Jess Bolton, who has left North Melbourne Football Club to take up a position as Property Consultant with Fletchers Mooroolbark.
Boronia Football Netball Club is very pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Granland as the Coach of the U12’s Girls Team for 2018.
Jordan is a current senior player with Boronia Hawks, debuting for the seniors in 2015 and winning the Reserves Best and Fairest in 2017. He is a former EFL Junior Interleague representative and has previous coaching experience over a number of seasons and various junior age groups. He is very excited about the upcoming girls football season.
Jordan will be at the Junior Registration Day this Sunday at Tormore Reserve, encouraging all girls who are interested in playing footy to come down on Sunday.
PS: We still have an opening for a Coach of our Women’s Football team – please contact Harry Burgess at harry.boroniafc@gmail.com if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.
Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that former captain Matthew Buzinskas has signed with the Club and will return for Season 2018.
Buzz is one of the best performed Hawkers of the last decade, with over 150 Senior games and over 160 Senior goals. A former Boronia junior, Buzz was co-captain with Nathan Allen in 2015 before moving to Watsonia in the NFL where he won their B&F. He spent 2017 with Wantirna South in Division 2, but now comes back home to Tormore Reserve.
Football Manager, Ash Johnston says that Buzz’s strength and experience will bolster our midfield group and that we all know Buzz loves to kick a goal!
Everyone at Boronia is very pleased to welcome Buzz and his partner Karena, their baby Brax and the whole Buzinskas family back home to Boronia. Please get around them all!
Boronia Hawks will host an informal get together from 11:00am to 2:00pm on 3rd December for all members and supporters who want to support the Club as volunteers for the 2018 season. The venue is Tormore Reserve, with catering by one of our most valued volunteers, Ellen Johnson.
There are lots of volunteer roles around the Club for a variety of different people! From committee positions and specific roles around the club throughout the season, to smaller jobs on game day.
It doesn’t matter if you have lots of time, or only a little. It doesn’t matter if you’ve volunteered before or not. We’re here to support everyone and make it easy, flexible and fun for you to get involved.
We’re proud to have a strong network of fantastic volunteers, but we’re always looking for more to spread the load. So if you’re keen to help out, or have some more questions about the different roles on offer, please contact Kristan Wood on 0411 605 203.
We cordially invite all members of the Junior and Senior Committees and the Board, as well as anyone already with a volunteer role, or just interested in helping out in other ways during the season and on match days to join us for the information day.