Category Archives: Awards

MILESTONE: JEREMY MASON – 100 GAMES

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This Saturday is a big day for the club when we celebrate Jeremy Mason as he runs out for his 100th game for Boronia Hawks against Wantirna South – his original junior club.

Jez joined the Hawks in 2019 from East Ringwood and made an immediate impact, becoming an integral part of our 2019 Reserves Premiership side and earning his first senior nod that same year. After a rock-solid 2021 campaign in the Development Squad as a crucial piece of “The Fortress”, Jez enjoyed a massive breakout year in 2022, playing 17 senior games and cementing his reputation as a reliable, versatile defender. Able to play at CHB or provide run off the back, he doesn’t mind being thrown forward for a couple of goals either.

We are proud to have Jeff Mason and Masbuild on board as player sponsor for Jez. Check them out at www.masbuild.com.au

Get down to support the Hawks this Saturday, and let’s give Jeremy the loud, proud Hawka support he deserves when he leads the boys out!

BOG’S | WEEK 6

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Congratulations to our players named BEST ON GROUND for their teams on the weekend! Brayden Wright, Brianna Lambe, Emerson Watt, Tyson Henry, Max Beach, Julia Bortoli and Rob Nolan. Apologies to Max & Rob for the lack of photos.

100 GAMES | SEAN BRAMSTEDT

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Sean Bramstedt aka Bramma will take the field for his 100th game for Boronia Hawks on Saturday.

Known as a crafty forward, he has booted 186 goals in brown and gold. With 117 games at East Burwood and 11 colts games at Forest Hill, he can expect to play Boronia Vets for another 20 odd years and many more goals! Great work Sean – we love your footy!

LIFE MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

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On Saturday night, the Boronia Hawks Football & Netball Club had the immense honour of inducting two absolute champions of our club as Life Members — Nathan Allen and Greg “Flash” Hannon.

Nathan Allen – A true Hawka through and through. From his beginnings as a Junior Hawka, Nathan has gone on to play over 250 Senior Games, making him one of the club’s most loyal and respected servants. Off the field, he’s served on the Committee and dedicated his time to nurturing our future stars through Auskick coaching in recent years. A role model, a leader, and a legend — we couldn’t be prouder of the person and clubman Nathan is.

Greg “Flash” Hannon – A powerhouse of passion and leadership. Flash pulled on the brown and gold in 186 Senior Games, later taking the reins as Senior Men’s Coach for 3 seasons. But his biggest impact has been as President for the past 7 years, guiding the club through the most successful era in our 90+ year history. Flash’s commitment, vision, and love for the Hawks have left an indelible mark on the club.

Please join us in congratulating Nathan and Flash on this richly deserved honour. Their dedication to the Boronia Hawks has been nothing short of inspirational.

The full list of Life Members is available by clicking on this link.

EFNL B&F | MITCH MELLIS – OUR NEW EFNL LEGEND

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Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is delighted to announce that Mitch Mellis tonight won his 3rd EFNL Best and Fairest award at Marvel Stadium.

The Kenneth Wright MBE Medal is awarded for the fairest and best player in Division 1. Mitch won The Paul Edie Medal (Division 2) in the previous two seasons.

Mitch, the son of Cam and Cath Mellis and brother to Jake and Trent, has done his family and club proud, not just tonight or this season, but during his entire footballing career. A tough inside midfielder with electric speed and an almost frightening capacity to keep his eyes on the ball at all times, Mitch is just a consistent ball magnet even though he deals with a tight tag during most games.

Reading Josh Hannon’s taps around the ground with effortless ease, Mitch has the inherent capacity to bring his teammates into the game and make our team better.

Off the field, Mitch is heavily invested in our club. The Mellis family name is very significant. Cam, his father, is a club life member and is still driving our recruiting team. Cath, his mother, continues in the role as our Senior Men’s Team Manager. There has never been a more loved team manager in our club’s history, having the total respect of every player on our list. Jake, his older brother, is an incredibly talented senior player in his own right, and Trent, his other older brother, returned to the club this year to support Luke Hannon in the Under-19s and played the role of 19’s runner for this season. What an invested Hawka family!

Mitch now joins Dean Grice as an EFNL legend. We salute you, Mitch, and wish you nothing but success and good health in your future, both on and off the field.

Greg Hannon, Senior President

EFNL B&F | DEAN GRICE

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After a standout year in his first season of Veteran’s footy, DEAN GRICE was tonight awarded the BJS Insurance Veterans’ Best and Fairest award for 2025.

Dean has previously won League Best and Fairest awards in Under-19s, Reserves along with 4 x Paul Edie Medals for Best & Fairest in Division 2, making him an EFNL Legend and one of the most decorated footballers in EFNL history. Gricey is an undisputed champion of our club, and we congratulate you!