TWO MORE MILESTONE GAMES

A big shoutout to LUKE FLANAGAN who celebrates his 50th senior game for the Boronia Hawks in Round 14! Since returning back to the Hawka from Upper Gully where he took out the U19s Best & Fairest and Players MVP, Luke has been a key member of our senior lineup. He was an integral part of our 2023 and 2024 Premiership sides with his silkiness and composure across half back. Luke’s notched an impressive 88% win ratio from his 49 senior games at the Hawka, which is an outstanding achievement. He is an excellent team mate and comes from a great family. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Luke in the brown and gold!


Since joining the club in 2021 RACHAEL PARNES has been one of our most loyal and hard working players. Rach is one of our most consistent on the track, most determined on field and always looking to put her hand up to volunteer! Along side celebrating 50 Senior Games for Boronia (including three Senior games in 2021), Rachael has also played 19 in the Masters and 26 with Knox, taking her career games tally to 95! Congratulations Rach and looking forward to many more in brown and gold.


MILESTONE FOR MAX BRASHER

A huge congratulations to young star Max Brasher who will be playing his 50th game this weekend for the BHFNC. 


The crafty and clean midfielder has been an absolute stand out in his 2 premiership years he has been at the club, boasting an impressive 88% win ratio from his first 50 games is truly outstanding.  It is going to be a fun journey watching Max continue to grow as a player and to see what he and the team can achieve in the future. Here’s to many more in the Boronia Hawks Guernsey! 


150 GAMES FOR BRENTON “HAMMER” McALPINE

In Round 12 we celebrate a special milestone for one of our most loyal and respected Hawks. Brenton McAlpine will run out for his 150th game for the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club.

Brenton started his journey with the club back in 2006 as a junior, and he’s worn the brown and gold with pride ever since. Over the years, he’s grown into a consistent senior player, a team leader, and a great role model for others across the club. 


His career highlights include: 
• Under 15’s Best and Fairest in 2009 
• Under 16’s Best and Fairest in 2010 
• Under 19’s Best and Fairest in 2013 
• Senior debut in 2014 
• Senior Coach’s Award in 2015 
• Member of the 2018 Senior Premiership team 
• 100th senior game in 2019.

And now reaching 150 total club games but Brenton’s contribution goes far beyond his playing record.  Off the field, he’s a dedicated volunteer and much-loved Auskick coach, giving up his time to help develop the next generation of young Hawks.  He sets a fantastic example through both his actions and his attitude. 

Congratulations Brenton on reaching 150 games.  You’re a fantastic footballer, a selfless teammate, and someone the entire club is proud of. We’re incredibly lucky to have you at Boronia.  Let’s all get around him this weekend.

TWO MORE HAWKS REACH CLUB MILESTONES IN JUNE

CRYSTAL CHINN is the ultimate teammate and a much loved and respected member of the squad. Chinny has played mostly as a forward since joining Boronia, but has spent time in defense and on ball when needed. Chinny was part of our 2023 Division 1 Premiership side, and has also grown as a leader this season when playing in the Development side. Congratulations on bringing up 50 club games in the brown and gold!


MEL CARPENTER has been one of our most consistent performers over the past two years taking out the Dev best and fairest in 2023, before finishing third in 2024. Mel is fast, determined and has a long penetrating kick, and with every year of development she becomes a more important member of the squad! Congratulations on your 50th club game in Brown and Gold Mel!


FOUR HAWKS REACH CLUB MILESTONES

Please join us all in congratulating four of our senior players who reach personal milestones with the Hawks on 14 June.

A huge congrats to Brayden Wright, who notches up his 100th game for Boronia this weekend! Wrighty was a key part of our Development Squad premierships in 2018 and 2019, holding down the ruck with athleticism and consistency. After a couple of seasons at Ferntree Gully, it’s great to have him back in the brown and gold. Well done, Wrighty!


One of the premier midfielders in the EFNL, Steph Phillips has starred for Boronia since joining in 2021. Runners up in the Ellen Johnson Medal on three occasions, Steph has also been selected in the EFNL Team of the Year in our 2023 premiership year. Congratulations Steph on reaching 50 games in brown and gold!


A huge congratulations to James Gardiner-Hoffman on playing his 50th game for the Boronia Hawks FNC! After a couple of seasons away, we couldn’t be happier to have him back in the brown and gold where he belongs. Welcome home, Jimmy — and here’s to many more games in the Hawka guernsey!


Congratulations to Mitch Mellis, who notches up his 50th senior game for Boronia Football Club this weekend! In just 50 games, Mitch has built an impressive resume – 2 premierships, a Bob Henry Medal, and Division 2 2x League Best & Fairest. A dynamic midfielder with skill and toughness, Mitch consistently leads by example. The son of Boronia great Cam Mellis, Mitch continues the family legacy with pride and passion every time he pulls on the jumper. Well done Mitch – here’s to many more in the brown and gold!


150 GAMES | RYAN WHITE

This weekend, RYAN WHITE will run out for his 150th game with the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club! ??

A true champion of the brown and gold, Ryan’s list of achievements is as impressive as his commitment:

? 3 x Premiership Player

? 2 x Bob Henry Medals (Senior Best & Fairest)

? 2 x Ray Lacey Medals (Under 17 Best & Fairest)

? 2 x EFNL Team of the Year selections

? Current member of the Leadership group and Vice Captain.

Congratulations Whitey! A huge milestone for a club legend. Whitey is proudly sponsored by Knox Leisureworks


50 GAMES | MATT MANFRE

Congratulations to MATT MANFRE as he plays his 50th senior game for the Hawks tomorrow.

Matt has played 49 reserves games, 11 in the Under 19’s and 115 junior games. He is a “one club” player since Under 9’s in 2010 and has kicked 141 goals for the club. Matt is proudly sponsored by Peter Villani and SUMMER SMILE P/L, for all your foundations, excavation hire, landscaping and concrete work.