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2017 Rising Star Award
Congratulations to Ryan White on winning the 2017 Rising Star Award presented by the Past Players and Supporters Group.
2017 Bob Henry Medal Night
Congratulations to all the players who were recognised for their success in season 2017 at the Bob Henry Medal Night.
Seniors
Luke Hannon – Bob Henry Medal for Seniors Best & Fairest.
Jess Bolton – Runner Up in the Seniors Best & Fairest.
Jarrod Lake – Most Courageous Player
Lachie McKernan – Most Consistent Player
Tom Dodd – Most Determined Player
Development Squad
Jordan Granland – Ian McKenzie Medal for Reserves Best & Fairest
Jarrod Eccleston – Runner Up in the Best & Fairest
Dane Romano – Most Courageous Player
Ryan Warren – Most Consistent Player
Nick Carrodus – Most Determined Player
Nick Carrodus – Best Finals Player
U19’s
Dylan Dower – David Murrihy Medal for U19’s Best & Fairest
Jayden Purdon – Runner Up in the Best & Fairest
Rhys Migues – Most Courageous Player
Fletcher Duke – Most Consistent Player
Michael Smith – Most Determined Player
Anthony Biddau – Best Finals Player
Veterans
Steven O’Reilly – Veterans Best & Fairest
Brad Mills – Runner Up in the Best & Fairest
Thanks to Millsy and Wrighty
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club would like to thank Rick Mills and Andrew Wright for their service to the Club after they have both stepped down from key coaching positions.
Rick has coached the Development Squad in the EFL Reserves competition in 2016 and 2017. The boys made finals in both years under Millsy’s guidance but were unable to continue their strong early season form as injuries to key players took their toll. Rick fully embraced the development aspect of his role and pushed hard for his boys to be rewarded with senior selection. The depth of the Club’s playing stocks has been clearly enhanced by Rick’s approach to coaching.
Wrighty took on the critical role as our U19’s coach when Andrew Catley stepped down due to work commitments. Wrighty tackled the role with huge enthusiasm and got the boys through to the Preliminary Final. Numbers were an issue throughout the year, but this gave Wrighty the opportunity to develop the leadership and versatility of the top age players. Just as importantly, half a dozen U17’s were blooded in the U19’s during the year which is a great example of our “One Club” approach that will benefit the Hawks for years to come. Wrighty also filled the role of senior runner throughout the season, which again demonstrates his commitment and enthusiasm.
Many thanks to both Millsy and Wrighty for their work. We really appreciate their contribution to the Club and hope to see them around in future.
Appointment of U19’s / U17’s Coach
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is pleased to announce Craig “Fletch” McKenzie as the Coach of potentially our most important group of players, our Under 17 and Under 19 Squads.
Fletch’s mature approach and his great appetite to develop and mentor young men makes him the ideal person to continue to grow our already successful “One Club” approach.
Here is a breakdown of the legacy that Craig has already built at the Hawka:
- Year started playing at Boronia: 2000;
- First year coaching at Boronia: 2001;
- Playing achievements;
- Played 165 games;
- EFL Team of the Year 2007;
- Senior Grand Final 2007;
- Top 5 in the B&F five times;
- Boronia Football Club Team of the Decade nominee;
- Reserves Premiership 2012.
- Coaching achievements:
- Coached every age group from Under 12’s to U19’s and Reserves;
- Senior Assistant Coach (spanning across the past 17 years);
- ERCA Development Coach of the Year 2015;
- ERCA Youth Coach of the Year (Current Nominee) 2017;
- Grand Finalists 5 times;
- BFC “Best Clubman” 2013.
Please join us in congratulating Fletch on his appointment.
Kristan Wood,
Chairman
BORONIA HAWKS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
Message from Craig McKenzie
Besides those personal achievements, without a doubt my best achievement is the number of senior players I have been fortunate enough to develop. Watching them play each Saturday afternoon is an absolute thrill and highlight for me. I can’t wait for our new systems and innovative programs to be brought to life so even more high quality people and footballers lead this great club to the inevitable future success.
Fletch
Senior Coaching Appointments
The Chairman and Board of Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club are very pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Clark as our new Senior Coach.
Matthew has been the successful senior coach of Wantirna South Football Club for seven years, taking them to the Division 3 premiership in 2014. Prior to that, he was the Devils’ senior assistant coach for seven years. Matthew was awarded Senior Coach of the Year for the Eastern Region in 2013, and was named Senior Coach of the EFL Team of the Year for Division 3 in 2014. Clarky’s strong coaching philosophy, together with his commitment and experience, ensures he is well-placed to take our young group forward.
Assisting Matthew will be Steve Teakel, who was Matt’s Assistant Coach at Wantirna South. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him to the Hawks and is currently AFL Victoria’s Coaching Development Manager.
We believe both men bring exceptional knowledge and experience to our Club and are very well equipped to continually teach and develop our young playing group.
Rounding out the announcement, we are delighted that Drew O’Hare will be continuing with the Club as an Assistant Coach. Drew’s long list of achievements are well known to all of us and we are thrilled that he will be continuing on with the group in 2018.
We are very pleased to welcome Matt and his wife Tina, and Steve and his wife Ellen, and their families to Tormore Reserve. We all now need to get behind Clarky, Steve and Drew and work together to make 2018 a successful year for the Club. Go Hawkers!
Kristan Wood
CHAIRMAN
BORONIA HAWKS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
2018 Senior Fixture
The Eastern Football League has released the 2018 Senior Fixtures. You can check the fixtures for all four divisions by clicking the link below, but here for your convenience is the all important fixture for @boroniahawks.
The 2018 Division 3 Fixture will see the Hawka away to Templestowe in Round 1 in a huge start to the season. Boronia will renew acquaintances with Waverley Blues from Division 2 and Donvale from Division 4 (both home games). We have double derbies against traditional rivals The Basin, FTG and Scoresby, which will be our biggest home games for the year.
There are no easy games in Division 3 in 2018. Next season will be extremely competitive, but is wide open for several clubs to challenge for the flag. Get to training boys!
http://efl.org.au/2018-downloadable-fixtures/