DYLAN DOWER | SPONSORED BY SCOTT NICHOLAS

Thank you to SCOTT NICHOLAS for his sponsorship of DYLAN DOWER for the 2024 season.

Dylan has clocked up 85 games for the Hawks plus 40 in the Under 19’s. He has two Reserves flags under his belt and won the David Murrihy Medal for Under 19’s B&F in 2017 and the Ian McKenzie Medal for Reserves B&F in 2023.


MEN’S PRACTICE MATCHES | SAVE THE DATES

Boronia Hawks FNC has lined up two big practice matches for the senior men against top flight opponents in Montrose and Seaford.

Save the dates and keep an eye out for more details as we finalise the venues and time slots. Proudly presented in association with Repurpose It and Dyson Currie Pty Ltd


WELCOME TO BORONIA | LIAM WHELAN

Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is very pleased to announce the signing of LIAM WHELAN.

Liam comes to Boronia with an impressive football CV to match his 194cm frame. He is well familiar with the EFNL after spending his junior career at East Ringwood, before spending a year in the VAFA with Aquinas. This lead to Liam playing in the Big V for the VAFA on a tour of Ireland. He spent a year with North Melbourne VFL before moving on to Coburg’s VFL list for 4 years. After spending the footy off-season as a “Fly In – Fly Out” player in the NTFL with Darwin Buffalos he played 2023 in the strong Central Murray Football League with Tyntynder.

Boronia Hawks are delighted to have Liam and his family join the club, so please make Liam feel very welcome at his new home.

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CUSTOM WARM UP TOPS | PRE-ORDER NOW OPEN

Our warm up tops are back for the 2024 season. They can be worn on match day for your warm-up or at training. Fully sublimated, 100% knitted polyester, raglan sleeve designed performance training tee with Puma Dry Cell technology and Puma guaranteed quality and performance.

Senior Players will have the option to add their last name and playing number to their top when ordering. Juniors will have the option to add a last name only. Available in short and long sleeve in Men’s, Women’s and Junior sizing.

Place your order today by clicking on this link: BORONIA HAWKS ON-LINE STORE

Please note: Orders must be in by EOD Friday 2nd of February 2024 to ensure delivery prior to the start of the season. Get your orders in now, to avoid disappointment.


HAWKS NAMED AMONGST THE BEST PLAYERS IN LOCAL FOOTY | Leader Local Footy

Congratulations to three of our senior men’s players who have been named in the best players in all the metropolitan leagues for 2023. Well done boys!

Ben Robertson: Finished equal-third in the Eastern Division 2 goalkicking this year with 50 majors from 19 matches, helping Boronia to the top of the ladder and the premiership. Capped off a stellar campaign with four goals in the grand final victory over Heathmont.

Josh Begley: Potent through the middle and in attack, the ex-AFL Bomber hauled in big numbers in his return to the league this season, kicking 50 goals from 19 games among a string of high possession counts across the season. A key part in Boronia’s premiership-winning campaign in Eastern’s Division 2 this year, which lost just one match all season.

Mitch Mellis: The lightning-quick 22-year-old midfielder took home Eastern’s Division 2 best and fairest this season, and was a key part of a Boronia outfit which has finished top of the ladder season on the way to the flag. Ruck rover in the Team of the Year.


APPOINTMENT OF NEW HEAD TRAINER | DONNA PROBYN

BHFNC is delighted to announce the appointment of Donna Probyn as our new Head Trainer for season 2024.

Donna has worked under Kate Vangeninden for many years and has a thorough understanding of the role and the requirements associated with meeting the needs of a growing playing group.

We wish Donna much success in this challenging but highly rewarding role. Donna will call on our list of dedicated trainers to assist her and we look forward to Donna and her team supporting all players next season! GO HAWKA!!!


PLAYER REGISTRATIONS UPDATE | PLAYHQ

Player Registrations for the 2024 Eastern Football Netball League season are opening soon!

The league is moving to a new registration and competition management platform, PlayHQ.

“PlayHQ is on a mission to reinvent community sport technology, replacing decades of unreliable legacy systems and spreadsheets with a seamless, mobile-first digital experience that connects communities across sporting codes”.

Clubs will advise players when registrations are open and will assist in informing those players on how to register.

Ahead of the 2024 season, download the Play.AFL app where you’ll be able to access all of the league’s fixtures, results and player stats.

“Play AFL is a free iOS and Android App for community football fans that houses fixtures, ladders, results, and statistics for every league on PlayHQ. Download the Play.AFL App now and start following your favourite local players & clubs anywhere, anytime”.


LAST PRE-CHRISTMAS TRAINING | Supporting Knox Infolink

We made a great contribution last year and after such an awesome Premiership Season on field this year, I know The Hawka Family are ready to dig deep to help those less fortunate in our local area, especially in these tough times.

So everyone is invited to come down to Tormore Reserve @ 6pm on Wednesday 13th December for a light and fun training session, followed by a BBQ.

Please also consider bringing along a donation of food or a gift to generously support Knox Infolink Inc in their ‘Share the Joy’ Knox Christmas Appeal for those who need an extra hand at this time of year. Here are some ideas for what you might donate:

Food Items – must be on-perishable

  • Fruit Cake / mince pies
  • Lollies / Chocolate
  • Soft Drink / fruit juice
  • Jam
  • Jelly cups
  • Christmas Pudding
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Long Life Custard 1L
  • Sweet / Savoury Biscuits
  • Pancake shake mix
  • Long Life Milk 1L
  • Coffee, Tea & Sugar
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Tinned Tuna

Gift Ideas for 0 -18 Months

  • Soft toys
  • Picture Books
  • Bath toys
  • Cup, bowl & cutlery sets

Gift Ideas for 2 – 4 Years

  • Cars/trucks
  • Thomas the Tank Engine
  • Duplo
  • Toy Story
  • Fisher Price eg. Little People
  • Ride on Toys
  • Dress up costumes
  • Play Doh
  • Puppets

Gift Ideas for 5 – 6 Years

  • Hot Wheels
  • Barbie
  • Tea Set
  • Etch a Sketch
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Lego
  • Play Doh
  • Art & Craft set

Gift Ideas for 7 – 10 Years

  • Board Games
  • Hot Wheels
  • Lego
  • Sport Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dolls
  • Craft Sets
  • Remote Control Cars

Gift Ideas for 11 – 13 Years

  • Sports Equipment
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Make-up kits
  • Walkie Talkies

Gift Ideas for 14-16 Years

  • Books
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Make-up kits

If you can’t make it, would like to find out more about the appeal or would otherwise like to donate directly to Knox Infolink, see www.givenow.com.au/ or visit Knox Infolink: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm 136 Boronia Road, BORONIA Ph: 9761 1325


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | JOHN ALAN BETTA HOME LIVING

As the tour of the cups nears its end we finally got to catch up Brendan Lee who owns and manages John Alan Betta Home Living in the Knox Ozone district. Brendan has been supporting the club since 1980 and a loyal contributor of products that we use throughout the year in our raffles.

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John Alan Betta Home Living Store is one of Melbourne’s leading independent appliance retailers. They specialise in kitchen and laundry appliances, heating and cooling solutions and are a Weber specialised dealer. If you are looking for old fashioned good service along with the cheapest prices be sure to check out their range.

Thank you again Brendan for the many years of support and were glad we could share our success with you and the team.