Category Archives: Men’s Football

SUPERCOACH BOWS OUT | GREG JOSEPH

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This Friday Night under lights at Tormore Reserve, we come together to bid a heartfelt farewell to our Men’s Vets Coach, Greg “Supercoach” Joseph.

After eight remarkable years at the helm, Joey has decided to hang up his white board and embark on a well-deserved coaching retirement.

Although we feel a tinge of sadness, it is with immense gratitude we celebrate what he leaves behind. Through his leadership and support, he has cultivated a team of has-beens and misfits, transforming them into a tightly-knit bunch of blokes that stands as a testament to his remarkable character.

And though success may not have always followed, it is important to recognize that the true measure of a coach lies not solely in the number of trophies but in the laughs and fun the players had on your journey. The impact Joey has had on this club cannot be overstated. He fostered a culture of camaraderie, resilience, and mateship, traits that will continue to shape the Vets long after his departure.

His departure leaves a void that cannot be easily filled, but we know that you leave with your head held high and the knowledge that you have positively impacted the blokes around you. Your legacy will live on in the memories, the stories, the spirit and the sportsmanship of Boronia Vets and we are thankful that you will still be around the club offering support. Hopefully, the boys will put in another solid performance on Friday and send you out on a winning note.

Thanks Joey. #Supercoach #Mateship 

150 GAMES | BEN ROBERTSON

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Saturday also sees Ben Robertson’s 150th senior game for the Hawka. Robbo has been the Hawks goal kicking spearhead for the past few seasons, as a reliable scorer with a big, booming kick. 

Robbo has proven he is a great clubman having also helped coach our boys Under 19s squad.

Congratulations on your 150th game Robbo!

150 GAMES | LACHIE WATSON

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This weekend sees Lachie Watson play his 150th game of Senior football for the Hawka. Lachie also played 110 games across his junior and U18s career for Boronia. In that time Lachie has been a consistent scorer, notching up 214 senior goals to date.

Renowned for his amazing leaping prowess, we are super pleased to see Lachie reach this milestone after a number of injury setbacks over the years. Lachie has also contributed a significant amount of his time to the club as assistant coach to the Senior Women’s Squad over the past few seasons.

Congratulations on your 150th game Watto!

Family Appreciation Day

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Parents of our senior men’s players were invited in to the rooms before the games against East Burwood to acknowledge their support to the boys throughout their footy careers.

Prior to the Senior Game, Coach Matt Clark spoke first, followed by Frank Robertson and Karen Butler speaking from the parents’ perspective. Luke Hannon responded on behalf of the players.

In the Development Team, Coach Craig Brockley spoke on behalf of the club with parents Pip Allen and Stuart McDonald peaking about their experiences, with captain Nathan Allen rounding it off.

Thanks to all involved for supporting this inititative to bring the club families together in the Hawka community. Parents adjourned for drinks and nibbles in the social rooms before the main game.

200 GAMES | JESS BOLTON

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At home against East Burwood this Saturday, a true great of our club, Jess Bolton, will pull on his brown and gold jumper for his 200th senior game.

This is a tremendous feat and something that all players and supporters should acknowledge and celebrate! Jess is a senior premiership player, a dual Bob Henry Medalist, a well-respected and valued team mate and most importantly, he is an outstanding role model for our younger players.

Jess, on behalf of the members, supporters, and players of our club, we thank you for your outstanding contribution to the BHFNC and look forward to your ongoing involvement at our club into the future.

– Greg ‘Flash’ Hannon – Senior Club President

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Headspace Community Cup

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On Saturday, our Senior Men played The Basin at Batterham Park for the Headspace Community Cup.

Like all games against our local rival The Basin, the game was played in great spirit with our boys prevailing in the very windy conditions.

Both teams gathered post-game to hear from both Coaches on the importance of reaching out if you are experiencing a personal crisis.

If you are a player, coach, volunteer or supporter please reach out to a friend or teammate and let them know you need help.

Please check out our Club Wellbeing Hub or contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or visit Headspace CLICK HERE.

MESSAGE TO ALL BHFNC PLAYERS, MEMBERS, AND SUPPORTERS

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I wanted to write to you all to address an incident on Saturday during our senior game, between our captain Harry Burgess and Templestowe’s Cameron Cloke. As a result of this incident, both players have been offered penalties for the reported conduct.

The BHFNC has decided to accept the penalty offered to Harry.

As a club, we pride ourselves on teaching and playing the game with the right spirit and Harry has consistently demonstrated nothing other than commendable conduct throughout his playing career.

We extend our best wishes to Cameron Cloke and the Templestowe Football Club.

Greg Hannon

Senior Club President, Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club Inc.