Category Archives: Club Notes

BACK TO BORONIA | JAMES HOFFMAN

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Boronia Hawks FNC is excited to announce that JAMES HOFFMAN is #backtoboronia and has signed to play again in 2025, which will be his fourth senior season with the Hawks.

Hoff took the season off in 2023 and played some games in the Outer East but is now back home. Like many of our squad, he started with the Hawks in Under 9’s and played a massive 132 junior games. He played a lot of very good footy in the 19’s, and was a premiership player in 2018. A foundation member of “The Fortress”, the renowned defensive unit of the Dev. Squad, Hoff will be a very welcome player to have back at the Hawka for many years yet.

CUPS ON TOUR | DYSON CURRIE TIMBER WHOLESALERS

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DYSON CURRIE TIMBER WHOLESALERS are one of our long-time Gold sponsors of the club, run by an esteemed former president – Tim Currie.

Tim lives and breathes the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and is constantly giving back to the club whether it be by sponsorship, volunteering his time as a team manager ….or giving our coaches advice! Tormore Reserve is unofficially his second home so there was no other better place to catch up with Tim and relive our 2024 premiership successes.

Thanks again Tim for all that you do and give to our great club and we look forward to seeing you rev up the players soon at pre-season!

WELCOME TO DANIEL HOUEIX

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Boronia Hawks FNC is thrilled to announce the signing of DANIEL HOUEIX for the coming seasons. Daniel brings a wealth of experience from his playing and coaching roles within the EFNL, most notably as a member of the 2023 Mitcham senior premiership team and as an assistant coach for the Mitcham U19.5 team. His playing background also includes time with Eastern Ranges.

On the professional side, Dan is currently with the EFNL in the important role of Junior Football Manager. He “spent the last 6 years working at the Collingwood Football Club across several roles, including Member and Fan Operations Coordinator and Consumer Operations Manager as well as assisting in the Collingwood VFL and VFLW operation teams”. That’s a great resume.

Daniel’s leadership and knowledge of Division 1 will be a fantastic addition to the Hawks. As Daniel said “The opportunity and fresh start with a good bunch of lads really excites me, and especially after speaking with Clarky last week, I’m excited with what we can achieve in Division 1“.

Please join us all in welcoming Dan to the Hawks.

BACK TO BORONIA | JAYDEN PURDON

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Boronia Hawks FNC is extremely happy to announce that JAYDEN PURDON has signed to return to Boronia in 2025, which will be his fifth season of senior football with the Hawks.

Jayden played 40 under 19’s games with Boronia, winning the David Murrihy Medal for B&F in 2016 and runner-up in 2017. He also played in the back to back Reserves premierships in 2018/19. He spent the last two seasons at FTG, his original junior club, and played both seasons in the one’s. With great skills and balance, we are delighted to welcome Purdo back to Tormore.

CUPS ON TOUR | JACKSON TAYLOR MP

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A very big thank you to JACKSON TAYLOR MP, one of our most loyal supporters and advocates. Jackson was thrilled to hold our three premiership cups earlier this week. 

Jackson is our state government representative and was instrumental in securing funding for the redevelopment of the Boronia shopping precinct and our own new pavilion. Please thank Jackson for all his support. We really hope to visit him next year with more cups!

CUPS ON TOUR | COMMUNITY BANK FERNTREE GULLY

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A big thank you to Tina Doran and the team at COMMUNITY BANK FERNTREE GULLY, , one of our Gold Sponsors in 2024, for their great support this year. Here is the team at the bank with our three premiership cups and flags.

If you are looking for a change from the big 4 or just wanting some financial advice, Community Bank Ferntree Gully can help you pick the right solutions for all your banking needs. Thank you to Tina and the team at FTG Community Bank for your enthusiasm and support.

COACHING OPPORTUNITY | WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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Boronia Hawks FNC welcomes expressions of interest for the role of Women’s Development Team Coach for the 2025 EFNL season.

We have an exciting and growing Women’s Football Program and our coaching team is led by Sean Buncle, a former VFLW premiership coach with Port Melbourne. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the coaching staff and take game day responsibility for our Development Team. We are open to a playing or non-playing coach, and are very happy to assist a candidate who is keen to start their own coaching journey.

Please reach out to Sean Buncle or Scott Nicholas via email boronia@efnl.org.au no later than Monday 7 October.

CUPS ON TOUR | RITCHIES EAST RINGWOOD IGA

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A big thank you to Peter Nelsson and RITCHIES EAST RINGWOOD IGA, one of our Gold Sponsors in 2024, for their great support this year. Ritchies IGA is the official liquor suppler for the Hawks, and we are always very happy with their service. Here is Pete with our three premiership cups and flags. Please join us in thanking Pete and the team at Ritchies IGA every time you enjoy your favourite beverage at the Hawks.

CUPS ON TOUR | ALLSTATE REFRIGERATION SERVICES

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A huge thank to Kristan Wood and ALLSTATE REFRIGERATION SERVICES, one of our Gold Sponsors in 2024, for their generous and loyal support over many years. Woody is part of the lifeblood of the club and has contributed an enormous amount on and off the field.

Here he is with our three premiership cups and flags. Please join us in thanking Woody and the great team at Allstate for their fantastic support of our programs from Juniors and Seniors through to Masters and Veterans.

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY | MICK and KAY KIMMITT

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Please join us all in wishing a very Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to two of our absolute legends, Kay and Mick Kimmitt! These two love birds are so much a part of the fabric of our club and we are indeed so fortunate to have them.

Both are Life Members because of their unfailing devotion in volunteering at the Hawka. In fact, our Club Person of the Year Award is named in their honour. Two sons – Peter and Robert – are also Life Members of the club, so the family’s contribution to Boronia over several decades is immense, and is a continuing legacy. To achieve a Diamond Wedding Anniversary is a wonderful event and we wish them both a very happy celebration with their family.