Boronia Hawks Senior Update

Another another tumultuous year done, we hope to be back to normality next year!!! With the season now effectively over, the Club is now in full planning mode for 2022. We have a number of items still very much front and center to sign off on and then our entire energy will be spent on planning for a fantastic return to local community sport in 2022!

Tormore Clubrooms
  • Our new toilet block is now installed at the club close to our new playground. Many thanks to Knox City Council for this essential facility.
  • A new net is to be installed behind the goals at the Clubroom end of the ground over summer. Thanks again to Knox City Council.
  • We will offer refunds on all ticket sales for the Ladies High Tea and the 200 Draw later today.
  • We are still planning our Awards Nights, which are now likely to be on-line events that will be held over the next few weeks.
  • Our intention is to draw the Major Raffle on the evening of the Men’s Awards Night. The date and method are still to be confirmed this week after ‘Dan’s’ statement on moving out of lockdown is announced.
  • Behind the scenes, our Recruiting Committee is working at full steam ahead.
  • Wayne and Grant, supported by Jason and Bill, have our rejigged Growler initiative growing in sales.
  • We will soon hand over the rooms to the Boronia Cricket Club once we are permitted to enter the rooms for the annual clean up day.

Stay well!

Greg Hannon, Senior President BHFNC

New Football Manager

Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is very pleased to announce that ANDREW WRIGHT will take up the role of Football Manager for the Senior Men’s Squad in 2022.

Wrighty will work closely with ASHLEY JOHNSTON who will continue his key role as Football Director, with special responsibility for Club Development.

Please join us all in congratulating Wrighty on his appointment, for which he is extremely well qualified.


Women’s Football Support Staff Announcement

Boronia Hawks are thrilled to announce a number of support staff roles for the 2021 season.

Candyce Wright has played with our squad since 2018, and after undertaking junior coaching, being appointed Junior Female Football Coordinator and taking part in the AFL VIC She Can Coach Development program, she is going to continue her coach development in 2021 and will serve as an amazing role model for future female coaches at our club.

Lachlan Watson has played over 100 Senior games, 2018 Senior Premiership player, the clubs leading goal kocker over the past decade and Head of Heathmont Sports Academy. Will take a lead role with our forwards in 2021 and bring a wealth of experience to our program.

Angela Bernaldo comes from a Triathlon background qualifying for World Champs in 2019. Currently studying sports science and psychology with a passion for empowering women and girls in sport, Ange will develop a new Player Welfare program to provide injury prevention, positive psychology and individual support for players and coaches in 2021. An amazing, innovative step forward for our program and a first for community clubs in our region.

Jackson Lech is on board as a Specialist Forward coach to support Lach once a month to provide insight and for our forwards. An exciting forward who was part of the 2018 Under 19s premiership team, with a big future at the club.

Luke Hannon is on board as a Specialist Midfield Coach to support Ray with our mids once a month. 2018 premiership player and Best on Ground, Two time senior best and fairest winner, multiple appearances in EFNL Team of The Year, former Eastern Ranges Captain and BNF winner; Luke is studying teaching and keen to develop his coaching with our squad.

Corey Burgess is on board to support as a Specialist Backs coach supporting Scott with our backs once a month. 2018 premiership player with the Development side, and was recognised in the 2019 EFNL Team of the Year. Previous experience supporting our Under 17s and keen to develop his coaching with our squad.Please join Ray, Nathan and myself, in congratulating them all on joining the squad. Exciting times ahead for 2021.

GO HAWKA ??