2024 KEY DATES

The Eastern Football Netball League 2024 season is set to kick off on Saturday, April 6th, with the Divisions One to Four in the Senior Men’s as well as both Veterans competitions starting Round One. The Senior Women’s competition will begin on

Grand Final dates are also locked in. The Premier Division Senior Men’s Grand Final concludes the season on Saturday, 21st of September.


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | Boronia McDonalds

Nothing better than sharing our Premiership success with a local Boronia business. McDonalds Boronia has been a major sponsor of our club for a few years now and their support from Auskick all the way through to Seniors has been unwavering. From annual golf day sponsor, merch sponsor, coffee vouchers …. they truly touch every part of our club.

McDonalds Boronia has been a major sponsor of our club for a few years now and their support from Auskick all the way through to Seniors has been unwavering. From annual golf day sponsor, merch sponsor, coffee vouchers …. they truly touch every part of our club

We love their passion in giving back to the local community and there is no better way of showing our support to them by visiting Boronia Maccas. Grab a coffee on the run or dine in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but be sure to present your BHFNC Membership to get 10% discount off your purchase! This discount also extends to Tecoma, Rowville, Glen Waverley, and Croydon stores.

Thanks again to Steve and the team at Boronia Maccas and we look forward to your continued support 2024!


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | Awesome Conveyancing

It was great to catch up with Krystal at Awesome Conveyancing who are our Junior and Men’s Veterans jumper sponsor. 

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With over 300 jumpers advertising Awesome Conveyancing every weekend, we love being able to promote this fantastic business …. especially during the Junior Grand Finals!

Krystal and her team specialise in assisting first home buyers through the process of buying their first home plus also helping others with the purchase, sale and transfer of properties. 

Please feel free to contact Awesome Conveyancing if you have questions and be sure to mention to them that you are part of the Hawka family!


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | Community Bank Ferntree Gully

What a fantastic year for one of our newest sponsors to jump on board!
In 2023 we welcomed FTG Community Bank as a GOLD sponsor of our club. Apart from much needed sponsorship funds the bank played a big part in the development and purchasing of our new hoodies as well as Grand Final banners for our junior teams.
 

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, Eve, Tina, and the team at Community Bank FTG for your enthusiasm and support in 2023.


2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

All club members are invited to the 2023 AGM on Monday 30th of October at 7:30pm at the Knox Club.

The agenda will focus on a number of items including our Annual Report, voting on senior and junior committee members and board members and voting on proposed changes to the BHFNC Constitution.

All positions are open to nomination by club members via the following form: NOMINATION FORM

You can view the current BHFNC Constitution here: CLUB CONSTITUTION and the proposed changes here: PROPOSED CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION.

The Annual Report will be provided on the evening.


THREE LEAGUE B&F’s| CAYDEN WOOD

Cayden Wood has now joined Mitch Mellis in winning a third League Best and Fairest for Boronia Juniors.

Cayden has now won the EFNL Best and Fairest in three consecutive seasons: Under 13’s in 2021, Under 14’s in 2022 and Under 15’s in 2023. This matches the career of Mitch Mellis who won the medals in Under 11’s in 2012, Under 12’s in 2013 and Under 13’s in 2014.

Juniors who have won two League B&F’s are also some of the club’s most outstanding young players: Craig Folino in 13’s and 14’s in 1991 and 1992; Patrick Garrity in 12’s and 13’s in 1996 and 1997; and Alex Fiore in 12’s and 14’s in 2001 and 2003 (Alex was also runner-up by one vote in 2002 and won a 3rd medal at Knox in 2005).


JUNIOR CLUB AWARDS FOR 2023

Congratulations to all of our juniors who enjoyed themselves and played some great footy throughout the year. It was a very successful year on and off the field, with three teams making grand finals and the Under 14 Boys and Under 16 girls winning premierships.

We would like to recognise the club award winners, while remembering that their teammates, coaches and volunteers all contributed to the overall success of the Junior Hawks in 2023.


JUNIORS WIN EFNL B&F’s | 4 OUT OF 4!

In absolutely huge news, all 4 of our 4 nominated juniors have taken out ENFL Best & Fairest at tonight’s award ceremony. What an amazing achievement for each of these players and all of those who have supported them.

A massive Congratulations to MAX COLLINS (U17.5C), KATE BOURKE (U16C), CAYDEN WOOD (U15B) & JULIAN BENTLEY (U14D).


JUNIOR GRAND FINALS | TWO FROM THREE!


2023 PREMIERS | U16 GIRLS

Another huge congratulations to our U16 girls for taking out the 2023 Premiership against SBL/Mitcham. What an incredible effort to hold their composure after a draw at full time, going on to win the match during extra time. You have worked so hard this season to earn this reward!

A shout out to all the parents, friends and volunteers who have contributed to the girl’s success this year, including their coach Danny Weston, Assistant Coach Chloe Timms, Team Manager Alex Toomey, Runner Amanda Cellante and the rest of the Women’s Squad who have enjoyed training with the girls at times throughout the season and turned up in great numbers to support the girls.

A very special thank you to our jumper sponsor Awesome Conveyancing for their ongoing support of our junior program and our club as a whole.

Also, a big thanks to Eve John from Bendigo Bank FTG Community Bank Knox Group for organising banners for each of the finalists!


2023 PREMIERS | U14 BOYS

A massive congratulations to our U14 Boys for taking out the 2023 Premiership against Lysterfield. The Boys came away with an impressive win, topping off a successful season where they finished on top of the ladder after the home and away season.

A shout out to all the parents, friends and volunteers who have contributed to the boy’s success this year, including their Coach Deacon Kimmitt, Assistant Coach Peter Kimmitt, Assistant Coach Adam Ferguson, Team Manager Victoria Butler and Runner Mackenzie Foster.

Another big thank you to our jumper sponsor Awesome Conveyancing for their ongoing support of our junior program and our club as a whole. And to Eve John from Bendigo Bank FTG Community Bank Knox Group for organising the grand final banners.


RUNNERS UP | U12 GIRLS

Our U12 Girls had a great season and unfortunately finished as Runners Up after being beaten in the Grand Final by North Ringwood.

Well done to all of the girls for their efforts this year! A big thank you to their Coaches Dave and Sharna Armstrong, Team Manager Natasha Parker and all of the families, friends and volunteers who supported the girls throughout the season. Also thanks to jumper sponsor Awesome Conveyancing and Bendigo Bank FTG Community Bank Knox Group for the team’s Grand Final banner!