2025 COACHING APPOINTMENTS

Boronia Hawks FNC is proud to announce that STEVE TEAKEL and DREW O’HARE have recommitted to roles as assistant coaches with the senior men’s team for the 2025 season. Together with our Senior Coach, Matt Clark, we believe this to be an extremely strong coaching panel. Steve and Drew are enormously respected within the club and throughout the league. 

Steve’s experience, his level headedness and his football knowledge built over so many years of involvement at a local level makes him the perfect foil for Matt Clark. The two men are close friends, they have coached together for many years now and complement each other. Teaks is an absolute asset to our club and we hope he has many more years of coaching involvement at the ‘Hawka.’

Drew has been a respected and admired coach at Boronia for many, many years and is a Life Member of the Club. One of the most passionate and committed of Boronia people, Drew brings a wealth of football and club knowledge to the table and we are so grateful for his continued service to our club. 

Please join us all in thanking Steve and Drew for their loyalty and commitment to the Hawks.


COACHING OPPORTUNITY | WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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.


A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO SCOTT NICHOLAS AND TEAM

BHFNC is indebted to the contribution Scott Nicholas has made to our women’s program since its inception. Scott has been a driving force in promoting the women’s program, recruiting for the women’s program, and coaching the women’s program!

His energy and drive have seen our program not only grow but win a Division 1 Women’s premiership in 2023. Scott should reflect on his contribution and be incredibly proud of all his achievements during his tenure. Concluding with three adult female teams at our club is one hell of an accolade!

Scott’s advocacy and passion were also at the forefront of the recruiting of his replacement in Sean Buncle who has, indeed, big shoes to fill! 

I also wish to acknowledge Ray Lacey, Karen Little, Candyce Harris, and Jordan Granland who were with Scott at the very beginning and have all played a significant role in creating and developing our senior women’s program. On behalf of everyone at the club, thank you!

  • Karen Little from Boronia Hawks Women's Football.

Although Scott will no longer be the Head Coach, he will not disappear from the club and will still be heavily involved in supporting Sean and growing our female program in the years ahead. On behalf of the Board and the Committee and all supporters of our club Scott, great job, and thank you!


NEW HEAD COACH FOR SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM

Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of SEAN BUNCLE as our new Head Coach of the Senior Women’s team for the 2025 season. Sean brings an impressive resume and a wealth of experience from the highest levels of women’s football, most notably his successful tenure as coach of the Port Melbourne VFLW team, where he led them to the 2023 VFLW Premiership.

With a deep understanding of the game and a proven track record of success, Sean’s arrival marks a significant step in the continued growth and development of our women’s football program. His leadership and insight, gained from a number of years coaching at the elite level, are expected to further elevate the Boronia Hawks’ standing within the local women’s football community.

Sean Buncle’s coaching journey is underpinned by a passion for developing players and fostering a successful and respectful environment and culture. His success with Port Melbourne in guiding them to the 2023 VFLW premiership is a testament to his coaching acumen and his ability to bring out the best in his teams. We are confident that his expertise will be instrumental in driving our Senior Women’s team to further heights in the coming seasons.

Sean Buncle

“I’m honoured to be appointed as the new senior women’s coach of the Boronia Hawks. There’s a great sense of pride in the program within the community, and I look forward to building on the fantastic work that has put it in such a strong position. I’m looking forward to working with the talented group of players here and building on the strong foundations already in place.”

The club would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the incredible contribution of SCOTT NICHOLAS, our outgoing coach. Scott has been the driving force behind the establishment, growth, and success of our women’s football program—a program that is now the envy of many clubs. His dedication and vision have created a platform that has attracted a coach of Sean’s calibre, and for that, we owe Scott an immense debt of gratitude.

Scott Nicholas

Scott leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. His leadership has played a pivotal role in making our women’s football program one of the most respected in the competition, and his impact on our women’s football program will be felt for years to come. Scott will be continuing to support our Women’s Program in a new role that will be announced very soon.

As we look toward the 2025 season, the Boronia Hawks are excited about what the future holds with Sean Buncle at the helm. His appointment represents not just a new chapter, but a continuation of the commitment to growth, development and excellence that has defined the Boronia Hawks Senior Women’s program from its inception.

Boronia Hawks is always open to welcome new female players to our program. We offer two senior women’s teams, one 35+ Masters team and Under 18’s. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Sean or Scott at boronia@efnl.org.au


BORONIA AUSKICK | OPENING NIGHT

Congratulations to Samantha Dunkinson and the whole Auskick team, families and friends for a great opening night at Tormore Reserve! We hope the kids loved it!

Boronia Auskick is grateful to Boronia McDonalds for their generous support.

Big thanks to all parents who lead the way tonight, getting in and working with their children to learn new skills. Huge thanks to my team of amazing coaches and admin.

A special mention to the senior men Josh Hannon, Mitch Mellis, Jake Mellis and Kyle Notley; the kids loved your support. A special mention to Neil Reddaway on BBQ also.


SENIOR RUNNER | TIM CAVANAGH

A big thank you to Tim who will be taking up the important match day role as Runner for the Hawks Senior Women’s Team in Premier Division.

Tim is a former Boronia player and an experienced women’s coach at both FTG and Boronia. Tim will be a great support to both the players and the coaching team and we thank him for his contribution.

Boronia’s Women’s Program is proudly sponsored by @knox_club and Hawks Nest Coterie Group.


JUNIOR COACHES | PRESEASON MEETING

Our Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club – Junior Coaches got together tonight at Knox Club, one of our most loyal sponsors, to plan the 2024 preseason.

We all ready have many boys and girls signed up and ready to play, but still have room for new players to come and join the Hawks. Thanks to Wayne Judge for facilitating tonight’s meeting and to Samantha Dunkinson for her photos.

Check out the full list of coaching staff at Club Information – Coaching Staff


2024 COACHING APPOINTMENT | PERIL

Boronia Hawks are delighted to announce that Stacey Peril has been reappointed as Masters Coach for the 2024 season.

Stacey was our inaugural coach in 2023 and lead the team through their first season as the player numbers grew along with the team development and enjoyment. Stacey has played with Boronia since 2018 and in 2023 she played her 50th game and also represented Vic Country in Masters Football. She has been actively involved with the Hawks as a junior mum, committee member, junior coach, senior player and now continues as Masters Coach.

Please join us all in thanking Stacey for her loyalty and commitment to the Hawks.


2024 COACHING APPOINTMENTS | BOLTON, BROCKLEY and CATLEY

Boronia Hawks are very excited to announce that the full coaching panel for the men’s senior teams is now complete with the appointment of Jess Bolton as Men’s Development Squad Coach for 2024.

Jess is without doubt one of our finest and most decorated players over the past twenty years. He will bring a very strong game sense and enormous experience to the role as a playing coach.

Bolts will be joined by two great Hawks in their own right – Brocky and Cats.

Please join us all in thanking Jess Bolton, Craig Brockley and Andrew Catley for their loyalty and commitment to the Hawks.