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RE-SIGNED FOR 2026

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The Boronia Hawks Football & Netball Club is proud to announce that Matthew Clark has recommitted as our Senior Men’s Coach for the 2026 season!

Since first walking through the doors of Tormore Reserve in 2018, Matt’s leadership has reshaped Boronia into a force, on and off the field. Now entering his 9th season at the helm, with 132 senior games already coached in the brown and gold, Matt’s record speaks for itself:

• Three Premierships: the unforgettable 2018 Triple Crown, followed by back-to-back Division 2 flags in 2023 and 2024, restoring Boronia to Division 1.

• EFNL Men’s Team of the Year Coach: honoured in 2019, 2023, and 2024.

But Matt’s impact goes well beyond wins and trophies. He has built a culture of belief, discipline, and unity that every Hawk player, coach, volunteer, and supporter can be proud of. He has inspired the next generation, reignited our senior program, and cemented Boronia’s reputation as a club on the rise.

2026 will be another exciting chapter in this already legendary story. With Matt leading the way, the Hawks will continue to soar.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026 | GREG HALL

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Following a successful first year in the role, Boronia Hawks is excited to announce that Greg Hall has re-committed for the 2026 season! Greg took on the Women’s Development side role this season and had an immediate impact on the group that included a mix of new and returning players.

“I’m really proud of how the team has come together with so many new players to the club this year. It took a bit of time for us to get our ducks in a row, but the team really grew over the course of the season and we can’t wait for a huge 2026!”

Greg is passionate, dedicated and leaves no stone unturned to prepare the team each week. Along with assistant coaches and leaders, he has developed a great culture amongst our Development side which has led to great player engagement and performance, and a high number of players transitioning into Senior football. We’re thrilled to have Greg back again in season 2026.

RE-SIGNED FOR 2026/27 | SEAN BUNCLE

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Boronia Hawks is excited to announce that Sean Buncle has re-committed to Boronia for the next two seasons! Sean joined us in 2025 to lead our Senior Women’s program, after a successful run at Port Melbourne where he led the Borough to the 2023 VFLW Premiership.

“There is something really special about Boronia. I’ve been around a lot of clubs and I’ve never really experienced one quite like it. I feel at home, we’ve got an incredible group and I’m really excited about the next few years and what we can achieve.”

Sean led our Premier Women’s team to their best finish in the top grade with six wins, finishing in 5th place… and we’re just getting started. While our on-field performance has gone to another level, Sean has also built upon the culture our women’s program has established over the years and we’re excited for the 2026 and 2027 seasons under his leadership.

ASSISTANT COACHES ANNOUNCED FOR WOMEN’S SQUAD

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Boronia Hawks FNC is very proud to announce the appointment of four great Boronia people as Assistant Coaches for the 2025 Women’s Football Season.

We’re thrilled to announce that Scott Nicholas will continue with our squad as Senior Assistant Coach in 2025. Scott has been integral in developing the squad since 2018, and coached our Senior Women to the Division 1 Premiership in 2023. Scott will work closely with our new Head Coach Sean Buncle, with a focus on leadership and culture and the broader women’s program.

Assistant Coach (Senior – Forwards) We’re thrilled to have Nicole Guy back on board in 2025 as an Assistant Coach. Working with our Senior forwardline for the past two seasons, Nicole adds a wealth of knowledge, understanding of the game and builds incredible, supportive and fun relationships with the playing group.

Assistant Coach (Senior – Backs). We couldn’t be more excited to announce Bree Watson as one of our Assistant Coaches for 2025. Bree is a natural leader who has begun her Coach Development as Captain of the Senior squad, and has naturally played the role of guiding and supporting our backs over the last few years. Bree will continue her learning taking on more responsibility with the backs this season.

Development Women Assistant Coach – We couldn’t be more excited to announce Tim Cavanagh as Assistant Coach for our Development side in 2025. Tim is highly experienced in women’s football, much loved amongst our playing group and builds incredible relationships with our playing group. Formerly Senior Assistant Coach and Senior runner, Tim moves into a new role this season and is excited to be working with some of our new and developing players.

Learn more about our Women’s Football Program.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM COACH | GREG HALL

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We are thrilled to announce Greg Hall as the Boronia Women’s Development Team Coach for 2025. Greg comes to us with a wealth of football experience in a number of roles, and an enthusiasm and excitement to be a part of our growing women’s program.

Greg is no stranger to Boronia, previously captaining the Boronia Hawks Vets for two seasons and has been seeking an opportunity to rejoin the club. Other football roles have included Senior Assistant and Interim Senior Coach at Nunawading where Greg played over 100 Senior games, while also being the Football Operations Manager and a key contributor in the formation of Nunawading’s Women’s program, who have been part of the EFNL for the past four seasons.

Greg will bring great communication and football knowledge, and a genuine passion for developing and mentoring young people and new players to the game to achieve their goals. Greg joins our new Senior Women’s Head Coach Sean Buncle in leading our program into 2025 and beyond. We’ll be announcing more coaching appointments over the course of the next week as we continue to build our momentum for the upcoming season.

We’re seeking new players for our Under 18 Girls, Senior and Development Women’s sides and Women’s Master, all player enquiries can be directed to Women’s Football Manager Scott Nicholas 0403 238 494 or boronia@efnl.org.au.

2025 COACHING APPOINTMENTS

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Boronia Hawks FNC is proud to announce that STEVE TEAKEL and DREW O’HARE have recommitted to roles as assistant coaches with the senior men’s team for the 2025 season. Together with our Senior Coach, Matt Clark, we believe this to be an extremely strong coaching panel. Steve and Drew are enormously respected within the club and throughout the league. 

Steve’s experience, his level headedness and his football knowledge built over so many years of involvement at a local level makes him the perfect foil for Matt Clark. The two men are close friends, they have coached together for many years now and complement each other. Teaks is an absolute asset to our club and we hope he has many more years of coaching involvement at the ‘Hawka.’

Drew has been a respected and admired coach at Boronia for many, many years and is a Life Member of the Club. One of the most passionate and committed of Boronia people, Drew brings a wealth of football and club knowledge to the table and we are so grateful for his continued service to our club. 

Please join us all in thanking Steve and Drew for their loyalty and commitment to the Hawks.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO SCOTT NICHOLAS AND TEAM

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BHFNC is indebted to the contribution Scott Nicholas has made to our women’s program since its inception. Scott has been a driving force in promoting the women’s program, recruiting for the women’s program, and coaching the women’s program!

His energy and drive have seen our program not only grow but win a Division 1 Women’s premiership in 2023. Scott should reflect on his contribution and be incredibly proud of all his achievements during his tenure. Concluding with three adult female teams at our club is one hell of an accolade!

Scott’s advocacy and passion were also at the forefront of the recruiting of his replacement in Sean Buncle who has, indeed, big shoes to fill! 

I also wish to acknowledge Ray Lacey, Karen Little, Candyce Harris, and Jordan Granland who were with Scott at the very beginning and have all played a significant role in creating and developing our senior women’s program. On behalf of everyone at the club, thank you!

  • Ray Lacey
  • Karen Little from Boronia Hawks Women's Football.
    Karen Little
  • Candyce Harris

Although Scott will no longer be the Head Coach, he will not disappear from the club and will still be heavily involved in supporting Sean and growing our female program in the years ahead. On behalf of the Board and the Committee and all supporters of our club Scott, great job, and thank you!

Greg Hannon – Senior President BHFNC

SENIOR MEN’S COACHING APPOINTMENTS

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Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that following the announcement in August that Matt Clark has signed as Senior Coach for 2024, the full coaching panel for the men’s senior team has also recommitted for the coming season. We are grateful to have this strong group of experienced coaches who are able to develop the team as both people and as players. Please join us in thanking Matt Clark, Steve Teakel, Drew O’Hare, Luke Hannon and Dale Hudson for their loyalty and commitment to the Hawks.