Tag Archives: 2023

Dean Grice is Back to Boronia

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Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club are very happy and excited to announce to all our supporters that DEAN GRICE has committed to the Club for the 2023 season.  We are also delighted to let you all know  that Dean will wear his father’s number 13 on his back in 2023.

Dean is a six-time winner of the Bob Henry Medal for senior Best & Fairest at Boronia. He also won four League B&F medals in seniors and one in the Colts. He was named six times in the EFNL Team of the Year. Dean has played a total of 150 senior games for Boronia and kicked 169 goals after a strong junior career for the Hawks with more B&F medals. Dean played senior VFL football with Port Melbourne in 2012 until a serious knee injury in his eighth game.

The Grice family needs no introduction to long time supporters of Boronia. Dean’s dad, Mark, was a stalwart player with the club during the late 70’s and early 80’s and went on to be senior Team Manager for several years when Dean was at his peak. Mark tragically passed away in November 2022.  Dean’s mum, Jan, has been a much loved and valued volunteer at the club for many, many years. 

Jan and Mark Grice

Following Mark’s passing, Dean returned to the club in January of this year. He hasn’t missed a session and is keen to continue his legacy at the club. We ask all players and supporters to welcome him back to the club he loves, and to give Dean and Jan all our love and support for the coming season.

Hawka Polos – Coming Soon

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A huge thank you to everyone in our community who voted on the new look for our Hawka Polos. This was the most engagement we have ever seen from our passionate Hawka family.

While we know we can never make everyone happy, the majority voted for this new colour way – inspired by AFL Clubs who have modernised their brands to ensure their players and supporters want to wear their uniform and merch as much as possible.

The new design features a charcoal trunk with brown & gold accents for that distinct Hawka look and feel as well as sponsors:

Also, a big thank you to Your Clubroom who supported us with design concepts to help us elevate our look in 2023 and beyond.

Polos will be available to order on our store soon, with both men and women’s cuts available.

Go Hawka!

2023 Hawka Golf Day at Waterford Valley

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It’s time to gather up your team for our annual golf day at Waterford Valley Golf Course, proudly supported by our major sponsor Ferntree Gully Nissan.

There’ll be 18 holes of Ambrose Golf in teams of 4, with lunch snack and dinner & drinks (2 hours) to follow. There’ll also be plenty of prizes and awards throughout the day to keep things interesting.

Check out all the details below and then book via our store: boroniahawks.square.site/shop/Events/16

If you need a team, please reach out to Greg Hannon at ghannon@scopus.vic.edu.au

Hole Sponsorships are also available.

Register Now for 2023

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With Pre-Season Training now back in full swing, please ensure you register via the EFNL to train and play: https://efnl.org.au/football-registration/

Registration is $25 for all senior players including Vets and Masters – this will ensure your EFNL insurance coverage. Membership fees are payable later.

Season Launch Party at Knox Club!

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Players, supporters and sponsors – please join us at Knox Club to kick off the 2023 season with a bang!

  • SAT 4TH MARCH
  • 7:30PM – 12:30AM
  • TICKETS: $20
  • BUY YOUR TICKET: https://boroniahawks.square.site/shop/Events/16
  • DJPJ gets the party started, followed by headliners
  • GOTCHA BAND playing all your favourite pub rock hits.
  • Finger Food/Snacks Provided – Drinks at Bar Prices.
  • Senior Men’s, Women’s & Vet’s Captains Announced
  • Jumper Presentations for New Recruits
  • Get your ticket now! Numbers are capped due to venue size, so don’t miss out!

Andy Phillips is Back!

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Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that ANDY PHILLIPS is #backtoboronia and has committed to the Club for the 2023 season.

Andy is a “One Club Player” with the Hawks from 2007 to 2022 with a career total of 183 games and 46 goals. Andy made both his Under 19’s and Senior debut in 2014. He has now played 58 games in the firsts and kicked 12 goals. He was a Senior Premiership Player in 2018 and won the Most Determined Player Award that year.

Andy will add skills and pace to the line up and we are very happy to welcome back Andy and parents Lindy and Brad.

Welcome to Mitch Jelo!

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Boronia Hawks are delighted to announce that MITCH JELO has joined the club for the 2023 season.

Mitch played his junior career at Narre Warren North before moving across to Noble Park in 2019, where he has played all his senior football. He is a hard running midfielder, who is also dangerous around goals.

Mitch Jelo with Senior Coach, Matt Clark.

We are really looking forward to having Mitch on board with his experience from the Noble Park football program – the reigning premiers in EFNL Premier Division. Please join us in welcoming Mitch and family to the Hawks.

Join our Junior Squad! Free Fees in 2023!

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At Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club – Junior we aim to develop football, team and life skills in an environment of fun, fairness, health and wellbeing. We have boys, girls and mixed teams from Under 8s through to Under 18 with FREE FEES for the first 24 players to register for each of our teams!

Please Note: EFNL registration fees of $18 are required for insurance. Register here: https://linktr.ee/boroniahawks