Tag Archives: 2026

COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT | JOEL GALVIN

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Boronia Hawks are excited to welcome JOEL GALVIN to our senior coaching group as Senior Assistant Coach for 2026. Joel is one of the most decorated footballers in the EFNL, with a career spanning over 300 senior games filled with success.

  • 300+ senior games at the top level
  • Premiership player at just 17 years old in 2005
  • Premiership captain in 2016
  • Five-time Club Best & Fairest winner (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018)
  • Three-time EFNL Kenneth Wright Medalist (2012, 2016, 2018)
  • Officially recognised as an EFNL Legend for his outstanding contribution to the competition
  • Coaching experience with the Eastern Ranges program
  • Playing Assistant Coach at Bayswater, combining leadership on and off the field.

Joel’s experience, leadership, and tactical knowledge will be a huge asset as we continue to build and develop our senior program. He has lived the standards of success and will now help drive those same standards at Boronia.

BACK TO BORONIA | MATT BARKAS

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Boronia Hawks are excited to welcome back Matt Barkas for the 2026 season!

Matt came through our junior program before taking on the challenge at East Ringwood, where he built a reputation as a tough defender/midfielder. His courage and consistency were recognised with the Most Courageous Award in 2023 and 2024. Everyone get around Matt and give him a big Hawks welcome home.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | MADDIE BUTLER

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We’re excited to announce that Maddie Butler has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Maddie will be stepping up to play her first season of Senior football after coming through our Junior pathway. Maddie is a natural leader who was captain of the U18s the past two seasons, and an U16 Premiership Player in 2023. We’re excited to have Maddie continue to develop her game in brown and gold next season and beyond!









NEW RECRUIT | JAKE ARUNDELL

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Boronia Hawks are excited to announce that JAKE ARUNDELL will join the club for the 2026 season.

A standout junior, Jake claimed the 2019 U17 Premier Division Best & Fairest before making his mark with Eastern Ranges in the NAB League. He then took his game to South Adelaide in the SANFL, and over the past 3 years has been with the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL — earning a place in the 2025 leadership group. Jake brings talent, leadership, and big-game experience to Boronia, and we can’t wait to see him running out in the brown and gold. Welcome to the Hawks, Jake! 

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | ELLA OTTE

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We’re excited to announce that Ella Otte has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Ella played her first season of Senior football this year after an accomplished junior career winning two Premierships. Ella is a strong contested player, with a penetrating left foot and equally comfortable on ball or up forward. Ella was rewarded with her great season by taking home the Development side Best and Fairest award. We look forward to Ella taking her game to another level in 2026 in brown and gold.

APPLICATIONS SOUGHT | DEVELOPMENT SQUAD COACH

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Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club, affiliated with the Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL), is seeking applications for the position of Senior Men’s Development Squad (Reserves) Coach (playing or non-playing) for the 2026 season.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly respected and successful community club and to work under the mentorship of four-time EFNL Premiership Coach, Matthew Clark.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the continued development of our senior playing group.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s background, skill set, and experience.

How to Apply: A detailed position description and selection criteria for this position is available and can be obtained by contacting the Club’s Director of Football, Wayne Judge either via email or phone.

  • Email ?: wayne.judge@edumail.vic.gov.au
  • Phone ?: 0400 951 867

The position will remain open until filled.

Wayne Judge, Director of Football, Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | ANGIE TORCASIO

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We’re thrilled to announce that Angie Torcasio has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Angie had a huge season this year, after debuting with Box Hill, Angie went on to play 10 games at VFLW level. A classy midfielder with elite skills, Angie is equally as damaging on offence and defense. Angie was phenomenal in her games with Boronia this year, and we can’t wait to see her continue her develop her game in brown and gold next season.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | EMERSON WATT

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We’re excited to announce that Emerson Watt has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Emerson returned to football this season, and made an impact from the very first session. Emerson reads the play incredibly well, is always willing to put her head over the ball, is a strong contested mark in defence and can play a number of roles across the ground. Still only 18, Emerson has a lot more football ahead of her in brown and gold and we can’t wait for next year.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | LUCY McLENNAN

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We’re excited to announce that Lucy McLennan has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Lucy joined the Hawks in 2024 and has become a huge part of the squad in a short amount of time. Still very early in her football career, Lucy has played 27 games in her first two seasons. Lucy is a physical, highly motivated footballer, who is a great team mate and we can’t wait for her to continue her development next season.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | RACHAEL PARNES

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We couldn’t be more excited to announce Rachael Parnes has re-signed with Boronia for the 2026 season.

Rachael notched up her 50th club game for Boronia this season, and has also played 21 Masters games since joining the club. Rach is always the first to volunteer and is one of our hardest working squad members. Rach always gives it 100% at training or on game day and we’re excited for more in 2026.