2024 RE-SIGNINGS | BRASHER, FLANAGAN, JELO & J MELLIS

BHFNC are delighted to announce the re-signing of Max Brasher, Luke Flanagan, Mitch Jelo and Jake Mellis.

Max Brasher was recruited to the Hawka this year and has not put a foot wrong. He’s a skillful, fit player and a natural runner. Max adds depth and class to our midfield and we are absolutely stoked to have Max sign on for another year at Boronia and we all hope he becomes a 200-game player for our club.

Luke Flanagan has not put in a bad performance across half-back all year and gives our defence run and consistency of effort. This kid can play! He comes from a ripping family and just belongs at our club.

Mitch Jelo was also recruited this season, across from Noble Park. He arrived not knowing anyone but we soon got to know his tough, uncompromising, old style, and his dangerous nature around goals. Mitch’s re-signing is a real boost for our club!

Jake Mellis is our most talented utility player and has really stamped his authority this season, making himself a respected and highly regarded senior player. Coming from a great Hawka family where his father and uncle played many games in the brown and gold, and having a mother who has been on various junior committee and senior committee roles to now senior team manager, Jake is continuing and maintaining the Mellis family tradition. Jake is a most talented player and brings with him team enthusiasm and culture that we would love to be able to bottle! We love Jake being at our club! A top bloke, a real team player and a bloody good old-fashioned player!!!


150 GAMES | SEAN BELL

Congratulations to Sean Bell who runs out for his 150th senior game with the Boronia Hawks, this Sunday at Mitcham in the Preliminary Final against East Burwood.

Sean is a dour defender, who has consistently demonstrated his coolness under pressure, making him an invaluable asset to our team over the years. He possesses a wealth of senior experience in the backline, where he has time and time again proven his mettle against the best opposition forwards and it’s safe to say that he is rarely, if ever, beaten. He thrives in the heart of the action, yet he remains a no-fuss footballer. One of Sean’s standout qualities is his ability to read the play with precision and make sound decisions in the heat of the moment. He is also a great club person who is always willing to help out when asked.

Congratulations Sean, on this great milestone! Here’s to many more games and success in the Brown and Gold!


RE-APPOINTMENT OF MATT CLARK | SENIOR MEN’S COACH 2024

The Committee of the BHFNC is absolutely delighted to announce the re-appointment of Matt Clark as our Senior Men’s Coach for next season.

Matt, our senior coach since 2018, has driven standards; has supported the growth of our talented list; has supported the development of our aspiring leaders; has assisted in the continued development of our strong club culture; and has given our club stability and respect amongst our peers.

Matt’s capacity to build positive relationships with all club stakeholders holds in him great esteem. We are most fortunate to have Matt as our senior coach and we look forward to working alongside him once again in season 2024 to continue his great legacy!

Go Hawka!


GRAND FINAL BERTH FOR SENIOR MEN

Boronia Hawks Senior Men had a convincing win against Templestowe to book their place in the Division 2 Grand Final.

Boronia 17.11 113 d Templestowe 7.6 48

Goals: Josh Begley 4, Luke Hannon 3, Dean Grice 2, Mitch Jelo 2, Nathan Hare 2, Mitch Mellis 1, Kieran Edwards 1, Jake Mellis 1, Jayden Collins 1.

Best Players: Jayden Collins , Damon Fairchild, Luke Hannon, Josh Begley, Jarrod Lake, Kieran Edwards.


Boronia’s Development Team have some work in the Preliminary Final after a disappointing loss to Templestowe.

Templestowe 10.11 71 d Boronia 6.6 42

Goals: Tyson Henry 1, Sam Collins 1, Jeremy Mason 1, Sean Bramstedt 1, Caelan Murrihy 1, Corey Burgess 1. Best Players: Jeremy Mason, Sean Bell, Dylan Dower, Tom Long, Ryan Miller, Corey Burgess.


2024 RE-SIGNINGS | M MELLIS, KNOOPS & WHITE

The BHFNC are very pleased to announce the re-signing of Mitch Mellis, Nick Knoops and Ryan White.

MITCH MELLIS brings with him speed, endurance, class, and ferocity to every contest and we are delighted to announce his re-signing for 2024. Clearly one of the best footballers in the EFNL, Mitch’s signature (even though it was taken on a napkin at Wayno’s red wine night) is big for our club as we strive to enter Division One in 2025. A leader at such a young age, he drives standards and demands respect!

NICK KNOOPS has been a revelation since joining our club. He can play forward or in the ruck and his contributions are significant each match day. A quiet, unassuming character, Nick plays a vital role in our set up and we are delighted with his signing for 2024.

RYAN WHITE is a dual Bob Henry Medallist and is all class. He can play on the wing, in the midfield, or even forward when asked. A running machine, Ryan is a respected leader at our club and a true Hawka!


50 GAMES | TYSON HENRY

Tyson Henry celebrates his 50th game in the brown and gold this Saturday, bringing his EFNL total to over 101 games across two clubs.

A great club person and stylish left footed defender, Tyson has been great for the Hawka over the past couple of seasons and we look forward to him making forwards earn every kick for the foreseeable future.