Category Archives: Recruits

WELCOME TO BORONIA | TOM GASPARRONI

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Boronia Hawks FNC is thrilled to announce the signing of TOM GASPARRONI for the coming seasons. Tom played most of his junior footy at FTG, where he won a club B&F and was part of a premiership side. He also represented the EFNL in Under 14’s and Under 15’s interleague. Tom played seniors for FTG from 2021-2023, having a breakout start to the last season before being sidelined with osteitis pubis. He took this year off from footy to recover from the injury, in the hope of making a full return for 2025. Please make Tom feel very welcome at Boronia!

WELCOME TO BORONIA | RILEY ALLSOPP

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Boronia Hawks FNC is very excited to welcome Riley Allsopp for the 2025 season. Riley has played 128 games of junior football, including three seasons in A grade, with four grand finals along the way. He has also enjoyed premiership success in the ACC and already has some Under 19’s experience to offer.

WELCOME TO THE HAWKS | LACHLAN COVERDALE

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Boronia Hawks FNC is very excited to welcome Lachlan Coverdale to the club for the 2025 season. Lachie has a very good record of junior footy in A and B grades, with one flag up his sleeve. Covers has already played some Under 19’s and will bring great experience to the team. He is versatile and can play in a number of positions up or back.

WELCOME TO BORONIA | WILLIAM JONES

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Boronia Hawks FNC is thrilled to announce the signing of WILLIAM JONES for the 2025 season.

After two standout years playing U17s A Grade at North Ringwood, while also splitting his time with Eastern Ranges, William is eager to join Boronia under the newly formed coaching group of Luke, Begs and Jayden. As a ruckman, he’s ready to take the next step in his football journey, and we’re excited to see his growth and contribution in both U19s and seniors. Welcome to the Hawks, William!

BACK TO BORONIA | JAMES HOFFMAN

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Boronia Hawks FNC is excited to announce that JAMES HOFFMAN is #backtoboronia and has signed to play again in 2025, which will be his fourth senior season with the Hawks.

Hoff took the season off in 2023 and played some games in the Outer East but is now back home. Like many of our squad, he started with the Hawks in Under 9’s and played a massive 132 junior games. He played a lot of very good footy in the 19’s, and was a premiership player in 2018. A foundation member of “The Fortress”, the renowned defensive unit of the Dev. Squad, Hoff will be a very welcome player to have back at the Hawka for many years yet.

WELCOME TO DANIEL HOUEIX

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Boronia Hawks FNC is thrilled to announce the signing of DANIEL HOUEIX for the coming seasons. Daniel brings a wealth of experience from his playing and coaching roles within the EFNL, most notably as a member of the 2023 Mitcham senior premiership team and as an assistant coach for the Mitcham U19.5 team. His playing background also includes time with Eastern Ranges.

On the professional side, Dan is currently with the EFNL in the important role of Junior Football Manager. He “spent the last 6 years working at the Collingwood Football Club across several roles, including Member and Fan Operations Coordinator and Consumer Operations Manager as well as assisting in the Collingwood VFL and VFLW operation teams”. That’s a great resume.

Daniel’s leadership and knowledge of Division 1 will be a fantastic addition to the Hawks. As Daniel said “The opportunity and fresh start with a good bunch of lads really excites me, and especially after speaking with Clarky last week, I’m excited with what we can achieve in Division 1“.

Please join us all in welcoming Dan to the Hawks.

WELCOME TO BORONIA | JORDAN CHURCH

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Boronia Hawks FNC is delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Church. Jordan, the son of former Bob Henry Medallist Russell Church and nephew to former star Rod ‘Rocket’ Church will be a welcomed addition to our already burgeoning father-and-son brigade.

Jordan is an exciting recruit with a fantastic record over the past few years. He won the 2022 FTG B&F in Under 17A, finishing top three in the league. He made his senior debut in 2023 and played every senior game. In 2024, Jordan has just won the FTG Senior B&F as an 18 year old and was selected in the 2024 Division 3 Team of the Year.

Jordan’s pop, Mark, was a massive supporter of our club and would be looking down proudly on this signing knowing his grandson has joined the club he loved so much! It is great to have the Church family back at Boronia.

BACK TO BORONIA | BRAYDEN WRIGHT

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Boronia Hawks FNC is extremely happy to announce that BRAYDEN WRIGHT has signed to return to Boronia in 2025, which will be his seventh season of senior football with the Hawks.

Wrighty has played 90 senior games with Boronia, including two Reserves flags, after debuting as a 17 year old in 2016. He spent the last two seasons at FTG, his original junior club, and did very well. Good big men are hard to find so we are delighted to welcome Wrighty back to Tormore.