Congratulations to all the Boronia players selected in the EFNL Teams of the Year for Division 1 Women and Division 2 Men. In particular, we can be very proud that our two Premiership Coaches, Scott Nicholas and Matt Clark, have been recognised as coaches of these 2023 Teams of the Year.
Category Archives: Women’s Football
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL COACHING PANEL
Congratulations to the Coaching Team for our Women’s Squad at Boronia Hawks who have all contributed so much to the 2023 Division 1 Premiership.
They have created a close-knit environment for our players to develop their footy, fitness and friendships.
A special shoutout to Ray Lacey and Scott Nicholas who have been leading the team since our startup in late 2017, preparing for our first season in 2018. Who would have thought a premiership would result only a few years later when it took half a season to score the first goal!
Congratulations and thank you to Coach Scott Nicholas and assistants Ray Lacey, Brad Slater, Candyce Wright, Erin Stanios, Jordan Granland, Lachy Watson, Nicole Guy and Tim Cavanagh.
BLUE RIBBON MEDAL | RACHAEL SLATER
Congratulations to Rachel Slater for being awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal for her outstanding Best on Ground performance in the Division 1 Grand Final.
Despite a heavy tag, Rachael’s performance proved to be decisive in a tight contest. According to Premier Data she had 24 disposals, 16 contested possessions, 6 marks (inc. 5 intercept marks), 4 clearances, 11 inside 50s, 7 tackles, 1 gamebreaking goal and 163 Ranking Points.
Congratulations Rachael on a great game to cap off your season!
SATURDAY “PREMIERSHIP” SCOREBOARD!!
SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM: GRAND FINAL
Boronia 3.8 26 d The Basin 3.3 21
Goals: Steph Phillips 1, Rachael Slater 1, Paige Deane. Best Players: Rachael Slater, Matilda Birkett, Alex Kufel, Alex McKaige, Rachael Quirk, Delta Greenhalgh.
SENIOR WOMEN’s GRAND FINAL | GO HAWKA!
Best of luck to our senior women this weekend. We hope to see everyone down supporting them. It’s going to be a thrilling match. Let’s go!! You got this!!
2023 PRESENTATION NIGHTS
Get your calendars out and lock away the dates for our Women & Men’s Squad Presentation Nights.
ATTEND BOTH NIGHTS
For those wanting to attend both presentation nights, select the option for both nights for $120 ($30 discount).
FINALS UPDATE | 19 August 2023
With both men’s teams earning a break leading into their finals campaigns, our Senior Women’s team was all the focus today – storming their way into their very first Grand Final next week.
SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM: Boronia 3.4 22 def Park Orchards 2.5 17
Goals: Holly Flanagan 1, Rachael Quirk 1, Rachael Slater 1
Best Players: Rachael Quirk, Rachael Slater, Steph Phillips, Alex Kufel, Ali Gottliebsen, Alex McKaige
VOTE COUNT | SATURDAY 12 AUGUST
Following on from the last rounds of the home & away season, come along to this year’s Vote Count, this Saturday night 12 August at Tormore.
Kicking off at 6:30pm, entry is $10 and food is included. Our Major Raffle will also be drawn
APPRECIATION OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Candyce Wright invited family and friends to gather in the rooms this morning for the pre-game activities for the Women’s Dev. Team.
Darcy Langford (C) and Erin Nicholas (VC) spoke about their journey with the women’s squad over the past six seasons. Dave Nicholas gave his perspective on the women’s program as a parent and volunteer. Maddy Suppa finished off by talking about her move to the club for 2023, remarking on the welcoming and supportive coaches and team mates.
Club legends Greg Krenn, from GK Travel & Cruise, and Ray Lacey were also there as parents. Well done Candyce and thank you to the speakers! Photo by Kate V.
50 GAMES | STACEY PONTON
Congratulations to Stacey Ponton as she plays her 50th Game for Boronia.
Pont has been one of the most skilled players our Women’s Squad has seen since she started towards the end of our inaugural year. Spending time at both ends of the ground, Pont has spent the majority of the last few seasons at half back.
Her great football IQ, ability to read the play and penetrating kick saw her finish Runner Up in the D Squad Best and Fairest in 2021, before playing mostly Senior football since.
Congratulations Pont!