Senior Men's & Women's Football and Netball, Junior Boys & Girls Football, Auskick and over 35's Veterans and Masters Football. Affiliated with EFNL. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land in Boronia.
Mr Kristan Wood, Chairman of Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club, cordially invites all sponsors, members and supporters to join him at the Chairman’s Luncheon on Saturday 11 August. Our Special Guest Speaker will be former AFL champion and Brownlow Medallist DANE SWAN.
Saturday 11 August from 12pm to 2pm
$60 per head for 2 course meal and drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks).
Tables of ten are available at a discount rate of $500 but must be booked and fully paid by MONDAY 6TH AUGUST.
When booking, please advise if you are using tickets as part of your sponsorship entitlements or Hawks Nest Coterie membership. * PLEASE BOOK AND PAY EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AS TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED AND MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID BY NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 9th AUGUST. FIRST IN – BEST DRESSED.
Boronia Hawks are absolutely delighted to announce that the Club successfully applied for an Active Club Grant from Vic Health to assist in the launch of our Women’s Football Team in 2018.
The Active Club Grant has assisted the Club to start our team from scratch by advertising for players and then equipping the girls with jumpers, footballs, training tops and so on.
As you all know, our team is now competing in Division 2 of the Eastern Region Womens Football League, a competition that is absolutely booming with new teams. The Hawks have a core team of 26 girls, with only a couple having played footy before. Some well known Hawka families are represented in the team, emphasising how the team is already embraced as part of the Boronia football community.
Success is not always measured by the scoreboard, as the girls are loving their footy and the Club could not be prouder of their team spirit and determination to learn, play and develop. We are very lucky to have Ray Lacey and Scott Nicholas, two Hawks greats in their own right, providing their wealth of experience as Co-Coaches for our inaugural team.
The Active Club Grant was made available to support clubs to implement initiatives that will engage more women and girls in sport. Almost half as many women take part in organised sport compared to men, and women are most likely to stop playing sport as teenagers. There is more momentum in female sport than ever before, but Vic Health recognised the need to offer more opportunities for women and girls to get involved in sport at the community level.
Congratulations to Scott Nicholas for his successful grant application. Once again, many thanks to Vic Health for their support of the Boronia Hawks Women’s Football Program.
After a lengthy break and various interruptions, the game against Donvale was one that we’d be preparing for over a number of weeks. Add to that, the inclusion of Mitch Mellis back from Eastern Ranges provided us even more confidence to execute and achieve our team goals.
We got off to a flyer in the first quarter through dominance in the midfield. Benny Anderson had his work cut out for him in the ruck and through the support of the 3 Mellis brothers and Harry, he found a way to beat his opponent all over the ground. Effective use out of the middle, including great run down the wings from Ryan, Sammy Fung, Johnny and Jimmy, gave our forwards ample opportunity to capitalise – 18 inside 50 entries in fact! The quarter time break saw us 7.1.43 to a scoreless opposition.
The key to our second quarter was to not get ahead of ourselves and to ensure we maintained the same disciplined approach. The backline remained patient and rock solid. Linking up and rebounding the footy was something we focused on and executed well through the likes of Will, Sturds, Lee Fletcher, Hammer, Hoff, Dos and Milky, who made a welcomed return from injury. The pattern of quick scoring seemed to slow down, although the ball movement and pressure were maintained. Bakes continued to be dangerous up forward and was well supported by Connor, Muels, Brody and Tuna. Notley also managed to get on the train ride as he started to prove why he is a dangerous forward. A late move saw Hoff go forward – never have you seen a young footballer with such a bounce in his step! At half time, Donvale managed only 2 behinds with the wind and the lead increased 57 points.
The feeling was good at half time and the team seemed to be maintaining focus. We set ourselves some targets for the third quarter to ensure we kept progressing our game. Hoff remained up forward and the rest of the team built on the first half dominance. Ben Anderson and Mitch Mellis stepped up their game and combined with those around them to explode the ball forward an outstanding 22 times. With 7 more goals added to the scoreboard and another scoreless quarter from the opposition, the lead was now 104 points at 3 quarter time.
The coaches had a chat about maintaining consistency in our approach to achieve a four quarter performance versus the opportunity to develop players in some new positions. We agreed to make a few changes, including Bakes into the midfield, J Mellis to CHF, Jimmy moving down back and Milky up forward. Unfortunately, we didn’t apply the same discipline and allowed Donvale to move the ball forward with more ease. We learnt quickly after the game about remaining structured for 4 quarters and maintaining effective communication. To the opposition’s credit, they scored a couple of goals and outscored us for the quarter. Nonetheless, hard work early pays off and we enjoyed the 90 point win.
A big effort on the track is required by all players this week. With the potential for 5 players to return for our game against Sth Belgrave, the pressure for selection is on!
Boronia 17.11 113 d Donvale 2.8 20 Goal Kickers: H. Fewson 3, K. Notley 3, J. Mueller 2, J. Gardiner-Hoffman 2, J. Baker 2, B. Aughterson, W. Morrison, M. Mellis, S. Fung, R. Williams
Best Players: M. Mellis, B. Anderson, J. Gardiner-Hoffman, S. Fung, J. Mellis, K. Notley
MC: James Hird, a fantastic player, delivered on the big stage. The older players Tim Watson & Paul Vander Haar; Roger Merrett was a hard footballer.
Q: Who do you love more James Hird or Whitey?
MC: I do love Hirdy & Whitey is a great young man.
Ryan White
Q: You are a long-time coach & player. How many years?
MC: 17 years senior football at both Bayswater & East Burwood, a long journey. 200 games plus, missed a few games for being undisciplined, a hard lesson learnt.
Q: Your best position on the ground?
MC: I thought I was a midfielder for a time but started my career in the backline at Bayswater; played across the midfield / wings for a while at East Burwood; then finished in the backline for Bayswater again.
Q: Best memory as a player?
MC: Playing with a good bunch of blokes. The clubs I played for were a couple of clubs that had a lot of success.
Q: You won a best on ground medal in a grand final?
MC: I got best on ground in the reserves grand final, but just good to play with great mates.
Q: Best footballer you have played with & why?
MC: Gary Galvin at Bayswater still at 33 he was a jet; Stuart Cook at East Burwood just kept kicking multiple goals even in his 30’s.
Q: Best footballer you played against?
MC: Langford who played at Knox was a fantastic footballer. Played on the great Bernie Quinlan.
Q: Best nick name you have heard at a footy club?
MC: Like most footy clubs you sometimes know blokes by their nick name more than their actual name. Some nick names you just can’t print. I remember having a few players that we only know by their nick names on the team board while coaching. Lucky I don’t do the votes.
Q: Teaks has given you a huge wrap but how would you describe Teaks in a sentence?
MC: A consistent loyal good friend; great values.
Q: You & Teaks have been a double act for a long time, who is the apprentice & who is the master?
MC: We have a great friendship both when I played and now coaching together; but Teaks started as the master and is a great sounding board. It’s been a great journey together – I might have just about completed the apprenticeship!
Q: You & Teaks must spend a lot of time together, do your wife’s ever think there’s something going on other than footy?
MC: We do talk & spend a lot time together, but no nothing unusual, just a great friendship, If I was going to coach again this year then it was always going to be with Teaks.
(L to R) Steve Teakel and Matt Clark
Q: I stand beside the coach’s box most games and you are all very controlled (except Ash), but what are the player non-negotiables in the Matt Clark coaching manual?
MC: Discipline is what I believe in. As a player I started my career very undisciplined and it cost me playing in a lot of big games with successful sides. No umpire changes their decision and the stats say you can’t win every contest, so be disciplined and learn from each contest and each game.
Q: Describe the characteristics that stand out for you in a footballer?
MC: Quality person. Resilient. A footballer who finds a way to get the job done.
Q: The toughest footballer you have played with or against?
MC: Gary Milligan & Mick Connel,l both at Bayswater. Mick was just as tough off the ground as he was on the field. Both great footballers as well.
Q: What player at the footy club best represents Matt Clark as a footballer?
MC: A bit like H with a bit more pace.
Q: Whack.
MC: No no, I just meant more athletic. I’ll just shut up!
Q: Have you a motto or saying that describes your coaching philosophy?
MC: Respond not react; play hard but fair footy; keep positive; consistency; be a leader; build the brand.
Q: There is a rumour around the club you have Eddie McGuire syndrome?
MC: “laughs” What’s that?
Q: Well Eddie has Buckley fever & you have Whitey Fever?
MC: Yes, he is a good young footballer learning all the time.
Q: Have you got an obsession with Cows? Why?
MC: I do love a cow. I do a lot of country work and am always looking at the cows. I would like to own a few cows one day.
Clarky’s Retirement Dream: Cows.
Q: Just to clarify, what do you like about cows?
MC: I would like to have a bit of land, put a few cows on it, let them grow fat and turn them into steaks.
A: Nice.
Q: When have you cried other than a family event?
MC: Gee you have good intel! I might have shed a small tear when Hirdy retired, but I have never admitted it until now.
Q: How about when he got sacked for the peptide supplements?
MC: No, just a sad day for the club and it’s former champion player.
Q: Watson had to give his Brownlow back. Do you think all the Bomber supporters should return any proceeds they won from bets back during the peptide supplements scandal?
MC: Watson’s Brownlow return was a political decision, I enjoyed all my Melbourne bitter slabs I won.
Q: You love Melbourne Bitter. Is it true that Ash promised you that BFC would put Melbourne Bitter on tap if you signed as coach?
MC: If that’s the case I’ll do a Buddy Franklin and sign for 10 years and maybe they can throw in a karaoke night every now & then!
Q: You fancy yourself barking out a few songs. What’s your go to tune?
MC: After a few beers I don’t mind a bit of a sing. Love Shack is a crowd pleaser; Stand by Me; a bit of Elvis goes down well.
Clarky belting out “Love Shack”.
Q: How do you relax away from footy?
MC: Family keeps me grounded & relaxed. They are very supportive with my coaching. I like to go for a run in the morning to relax and clear the head.
Q: What have you learned about the Hawks after one pre-season & nine games?
MC: A huge amount of opportunity for the players, supporters & club. The ONE club structure is a great setup. I’ve never seen this setup before at local level, it’s a great initiative. The people around the club, their passion & hard work has stood out.
Q: I’ll give you a bit advice, you need to mention Woody (The Chairman) at every opportunity when talking on the radio or media or he’ll cut up rough.
MC: That explains why he has not talked to me all week. On the radio the other day they did ask me who is the power broker at the club. I said Ash.
Ash Johnston – Powerbroker.
Q: I think Woody is going to ask you for a game in the ones. He’s getting a fair bit of me time on the Facebook page.
MC: Woody who?
Woody Who?
Q: What did you learn more about after the Ringwood loss? More about Ringwood or more about Boronia?
MC: Obviously this is the first time I’ve seen Ringwood play. They play a good hard brand of footy but for our boys I learned a lot. There was plenty of knowledge gained about our team and players by the coaching staff to take into the second half of the season.
Thanks Matt “Clarky” and good luck for the rest of the season.
@Boroniahawks asks all players, members and supporters to support our MAJOR RAFFLE as our biggest fundraising activity for the season. Our raffle books are currently being handed out to all our players and families.
FIRST PRIZE: a Tradesman Trailer chockfull of great products – valued at $4199! Goodies include:
a large Coolaroo Cantilever Umbrella– perfect for poolside or backyard BBQ area;
a four-burner BBQ;
a 100 litre steel tray wheelbarrow from Total Tools;
a 4.28m x 3.66m portable Coolaroo Gazebo with UV protection;
and many more…..
SECOND PRIZE: $500 voucher from Rebel Sports!
THIRD PRIZE: $300 IGA Liquor Voucher
We ask you to sell all your tickets and / or buy them yourselves to keep the Club ticking over. It is through our fundraising and social events that we are able to provide the equipment and facilities for our players and supporters while keeping membership fees and prices low. The Club is a not-for-profit organisation and relies on the generosity of our loyal Club members.
A huge thank you to Ash Johnston, Mick Flanagan and Libby Flanagan for all their work to launch and run our Major Raffle.
14 J. Bolton 25 B. Bowes 45 H. Burgess 16 M. Buzinskas 23 J. Collins 15 H. Chinn 12 D. Fairchild 29 J. Godwin 2 L. Hannon 8 J. Hannon 1 R. Henderson 21 N. Heuston 32 L. Johnson 11 J. Lake 19 B. McAlpine 17 L. McKernan 6 A. Phillips 42 B. Rapisarda 52 B. Robertson 47 T. Steele
37 R. White 40 B. Wright.
@boroniahawks D Squad for Round 10 v Donvale at 12:05pm at Tormore Reserve – presented by http://www.dysoncurrie.com.au
5 S. Bell 72 H. Betts 60 M. Bruce 7 C. Burgess 70 N. Carrodus 4 B. Castersen 64 D. Dower 51 Z. Dower 43 C. Flanagan 9 J. Granland 71 P. Kinniff 10 C. McDonald 41 K. Milde 33 R. Miller 35 C. Murrihy 30 J. Paterson 58 J. Purdon 28 J. Rambaldo 31 D. Romano 15 D. Ruff 67 M. Smith 75 J. Stamatakos 24 R. Warren 77 J. Whitmore.
@boroniahawks U19’s Squad for Round 10 v Donvale at 10:00am at Tormore Reserve – presented by http://www.barkking.com.au
13 B. Anderson 3 B. Aughterson 22 J. Baker 28 C. De Boer 27 H. Emslie 5 H. Fewson 29 L. Fletcher 1 S. Fung 14 J. Gardiner-Hoffman 7 T. Griffiths 10 J. Lech 19 J. McDonald 9 J. Mellis 99 M. Mellis 12 T. Mellis 73 R. Migues 16 W. Morrison 23 H. Mountain 26 J. Mueller 76 K. Notley 17 J. O’Neill 30 L. Sturdy 8 S. Tunstall 2 R. Williams.
@boroniahawks Womens Team for Round 7 v Donvale at 12:30pm SUNDAY at Tormore Reserve – presented by Knox Leisureworks YMCA
25 K Little 6 P Lacey 3 B Allen 11 C Wright 2 A Cellante 7 A Penny 12 C Chu 14 T Doran 10 D Langford 15 K Buzinskas 24 C Storen 4 B Forrer-Lacey 16 S Peril 9 J Lacey 5 B Kinniff 22 C Timms 23 A Davidson 1 J Buzinskas 8 D Thomas 18 L Kabris E Stanios.
@boroniahawks Veterans Squad for Round 5 v UFTG at 2:30pm on SUNDAY at Tormore Reserve – presented by GK Travel & Cruise
70 C. Aaltonen 6 S. Beaton L. Burnett 41 M. Chawulak 3 M. Clinton 24 L. Cook 45 J. Cranfield 52 B. Dahan 11 J. Davis M. Dyson 17 G. Hall 46 D. Hansby 36 S. Kavanagh 21 C. Krenn 25 G. Krenn 94 S. Lehman 26 S. Little 28 S. O’Reilly 43 C. Reid 42 M. Ryan 4 T. Vining 27 R. Weisz 13 B. Wiesner R. Witte 34 K. Wood 18 A. Wright.
3 N. Allen 14 J. Bolton 25 B. Bowes 45 H. Burgess H. Chinn 23 J. Collins 12 D. Fairchild 22 M. Geraghty 29 J. Godwin 2 L. Hannon 8 J. Hannon 1 R. Henderson 21 N. Heuston 11 J. Lake 19 B. McAlpine 17 L. McKernan 30 J. Paterson 42 B. Rapisarda 39 Z. Robinson 52 B. Robertson 47 T. Steele 37 R. White.
@boroniahawks Development Squad for Round 8 v FTG at 12:05pm at Wally New Reserve – presented by DYSON CURRIE TIMBER WHOLESALERS
5 S. Bell 72 H. Betts 60 M. Bruce 70 N. Carrodus 4 B. Castersen 61 J. Collins 64 D. Dower 51 Z. Dower 43 C. Flanagan 26 S. Goldsack 9 J. Granland 32 L. Johnson 10 C. McDonald 41 K. Milde 33 R. Miller 58 J. Purdon 28 J. Rambaldo 31 D. Romano 15 D. Ruff 67 M. Smith 75 J. Stamatakos 25 N. Stamatakos 24 R. Warren 40 B. Wright.
@boroniahawks U19’s Squad for Round 8 v FTG at 10:00am at Wally Tew Reserve – presented by BARK KING
13 B. Anderson 3 B. Aughterson 22 J. Baker 28 C. De Boer 1 F. Duke 27 H. Emslie 5 H. Fewson 29 L. Fletcher 79 S. Fung 14 J. Gardiner-Hoffman 10 J. Lech 19 J. McDonald 9 J. Mellis 12 T. Mellis 16 W. Morrison 23 H. Mountain 26 J. Mueller 76 K. Notley 17 J. O’Neill 30 L. Sturdy 20 S. Tunstall 2 R. Williams.
@boroniahawks Women’s Squad for Round 5 v South Croydon at 12:30pm SUNDAY at Cheong Park – presented by Knox Leisureworks YMCA
25 K. Little 1 J. Buzinskas 19 K. Buzinskas 17 D. Caiafa 2 A. Cellante 23 A. Davidson 4 L. Kitteringham 9 J. Lacey 6 P. Lacey 10 D. Langford 3 R. McMahon 20 S. Mellis 7 A. Penny 16 S. Peril 26 R. Smith 24 C. Storen 22 C. Timms 11 C. Wright.
@boroniahawks are very pleased to congratulate our Senior Coach, Matthew Clark, upon his selection as the Eastern Region Coaches Association “Coach of the Month” winner in the Senior category for April.
Nominations are made by club officials to recognise coaches who are demonstrating: excellent commitment; the ability to pass on knowledge; good coaching behaviour; and are well respected in their community. There is absolutely no doubt that Clarky ticks all these boxes!
As a result of winning “Coach of the Month” Matt is now also a nominee for the ERCA’s “Coach of the Year” to be awarded in October 2018. Congratulations on a very well deserved gong!
@boroniahawks Seniors Squad for Round 7 v Heathmont at 2:10pm at Tormore Reserve – presented by ALLSTATE REFRIGERATION SERVICES http://www.allstaterefrigeration.com.au
14 J. Bolton 25 B. Bowes 45 H. Burgess 16 M. Buzinskas 23 J. Collins 12 D. Fairchild 22 M. Geraghty 29 J. Godwin 8 J. Hannon 2 L. Hannon 1 R. Henderson 21 N. Heuston 11 J. Lake 19 B. McAlpine 17 L. McKernan 30 J. Paterson 42 B. Rapisarda 52 B. Robertson 39 Z. Robinson 6 A. Phillips 47 T. Steele 37 R. White.
@boroniahawks Development Squad for Round 7 v Heathmont at 12:05pm at Tormore Reserve – presented by DYSON CURRIE TIMBER WHOLESALERS http://www.dysoncurrie.com.au
3 N. Allen 5 S. Bell 74 Z. Brasher 70 N. Carrodus 61 J. Collins 64 D. Dower 51 Z. Dower 43 C. Flanagan 26 S. Goldsack 9 J. Granland 32 L. Johnson 10 C. McDonald 41 K. Milde 33 R. Miller 35 C. Murrihy 58 J. Purdon 28 J. Rambaldo 31 D. Romano 15 D. Ruff 67 M. Smith 75 J. Stamatakos 24 R. Warren.
@boroniahawks U19’s Squad for Round 7 v Heathmont at 10:00am at Tormore Reserve – presented by BARK KING http://www.barkking.com.au
13 B. Anderson 3 B. Aughterson 22 J. Baker 4 B. Campbell 80 T. Dower 1 F. Duke 27 H. Emslie 5 H. Fewson 29 L. Fletcher 79 S. Fung 10 J. Lech 19 J. McDonald 9 J. Mellis 12 T. Mellis 23 H. Mountain 26 J. Mueller 76 K. Notley 17 J. O’Neill 18 L. Parkins M. Storr 30 L. Sturdy 8 S. Tunstall 2 R. Williams.
@boroniahawks Veterans Squad for Round 3 v North Ringwood at 2:30pm on SUNDAY at Tormore Reserve – presented by GK Travel & Cruise
70 C. Aaltonen 6 S. Beaton L. Burnett 41 M. Chawulak 24 L. Cook 52 B. Dahan 11 J. Davis M. Dyson 17 G. Hall 46 D. Hansby 35 M. James 36 S. Kavanagh 21 C. Krenn 25 G. Krenn 68 B. Notley 28 S. O’Reilly 42 M. Ryan 50 B. Stewart 27 R. Weisz 13 B. Wiesner 34 K. Wood 18 A. Wright.
