Category Archives: Club Notes

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | CLEO SMITH

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We’re thrilled to announce Cleo Smith has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Cleo joined the Senior Leadership group for the first time, in her second year with the Hawks, after establishing herself as an emerging leader in 2024. Cleo is dominant in stoppage situations by giving our midfield first use, or by winning the clearance herself. Her agility around the ground, strong contested mark and elite footskills means she’s able to impact the game in a variety of ways.

Cleo was named as the ruck in the 2024 Premier Division Team of the Year at just 19 years of age while splitting her time between Eastern Ranges and the Hawks. In 2025 we were fortunate to have Cleo all season and while she’s added a considerable amount to the culture of our squad, she also had an incredibly consistent year onfield, finishing third in the Senior Best and Fairest.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | JASMINE CONEY

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We’re excited to announce that Jasmine Coney has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Jasmine was incredible in 2025, playing not only her first year with Boronia, but her first year of Senior football. Jas is an elite midfielder who is smart, composed and explosive coming out of the contest. Consistently breaking free from opposition tags, Jas was able to impact around the ground, use her penetrating kick to generate attack and hit the scoreboard herself, finishing the year with 10 majors from 13 games.

At just 18 years old, Jas is mature and professional in her approach to the game, determined to continue her development and an exceptionally supportive and caring teammate, who has felt at home in her first year with the Hawks.

Testament to her incredible season, Jas has won the Ellen Johnson Medal, for the Senior Women’s Best and Fairest in 2025, and we’re excited to see her take her game to another level in brown and gold in 2026.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | ALI GOTTLIEBSEN

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We’re thrilled to announce Ali Gottliebsen has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season. 

Ali is damaging across half back, and is at her best breaking lines and generating attack. After being named in the 2022 Premier Division Team of the Year, and 2023 Division 1 Team of the Year, Ali spent 2024 with Darebin Falcons in the VFLW. While we were devastated to lose Ali to a season ending injury in our last practice match this year, that didn’t stop our Senior Vice-Captain and 2023 Premiership player from having a huge impact with her caring and team first approach.

Part of the fabric of our club, we can’t wait for a huge 2026 from Ali!

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | RACHAEL QUIRK

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We’re excited to announce our Senior Captain Rachael Quirk has re-signed for the 2026 season.

Quirky is hard working, humble and an absolute force on ball. Part of our 2023 premiership team and named in the 2023 Division 1 Team of the Year, Quirky is a fierce defensive presence and explosive in the contest. Off field, she’s led our squad incredibly well in her first season as Captain and exemplifies the Hawka Spirit.

Quirky also celebrated her 250th game for Knox Raiders this season, and recently was a member of the winning team in the NBL1 South Grand Final. To perform at this level across two sports is phenomenal and speaks to the hard work that Quirky puts in behind the scenes.

We can’t wait for another year of Quirky in brown and gold in 2026.

SENIOR DEBUT | CAELAN MURRIHY

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The moment has finally arrived. Caelan Murrihy will run out for his first Senior Men’s game for the Boronia Hawks against Mooroolbark.

Caelan is the definition of a Hawk. From joining the Under 10s back in 2007 to captaining the Under 19s, he has shown unwavering commitment every step of the way.

This milestone comes in his 266th game for Boronia, a testament to his loyalty, dedication, and passion for the club. The Murrihy family are lifelong Boronia people, and seeing Caelan take this step is a proud moment for them and the entire Hawk community.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | DYLAN DOWER

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Dylan Dower has recommitted to the Hawks for 2026!

A 2024 premiership player, Dylan has improved every year at Boronia. He also won the Reserves Best & Fairest in 2023 and the Colts Best & Fairest in 2017. Tough, consistent, and team first, he’s a huge asset in the brown and gold. Great to have you locked in, Dylan!

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | GREG HALL

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Following a successful first year in the role, Boronia Hawks is excited to announce that Greg Hall has re-committed for the 2026 season! Greg took on the Women’s Development side role this season and had an immediate impact on the group that included a mix of new and returning players.

“I’m really proud of how the team has come together with so many new players to the club this year. It took a bit of time for us to get our ducks in a row, but the team really grew over the course of the season and we can’t wait for a huge 2026!”

Greg is passionate, dedicated and leaves no stone unturned to prepare the team each week. Along with assistant coaches and leaders, he has developed a great culture amongst our Development side which has led to great player engagement and performance, and a high number of players transitioning into Senior football. We’re thrilled to have Greg back again in season 2026.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026/27 | SEAN BUNCLE

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Boronia Hawks is excited to announce that Sean Buncle has re-committed to Boronia for the next two seasons! Sean joined us in 2025 to lead our Senior Women’s program, after a successful run at Port Melbourne where he led the Borough to the 2023 VFLW Premiership.

“There is something really special about Boronia. I’ve been around a lot of clubs and I’ve never really experienced one quite like it. I feel at home, we’ve got an incredible group and I’m really excited about the next few years and what we can achieve.”

Sean led our Premier Women’s team to their best finish in the top grade with six wins, finishing in 5th place… and we’re just getting started. While our on-field performance has gone to another level, Sean has also built upon the culture our women’s program has established over the years and we’re excited for the 2026 and 2027 seasons under his leadership.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | NATHAN HARE

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We’re delighted to announce that Nathan Hare has recommitted to the Hawks for the 2026 season!

A 2× senior premiership player and Under 19s premiership player, Harey’s resume is loaded with honors including the EFNL Under-19 League Best & Fairest and the Blue Ribbon Medal as Best on Ground in the 2018 Grand Final. He also claimed the Under-19 Best Finals Player award that year and has since chalked up 50 senior games in the brown and gold.

In 2025, Harey has taken his game to another level, moving into the middle of the ground and transitioning into a dangerous goal kicking midfielder.

A proven big game performer and a Hawk through and through. It’s great to have you locked in, Harey!