ANNOUNCEMENT | 2026 UNDER 19’s COACHES

Our Under 19s Coaching Group is Locked in again for 2026! We’re thrilled to confirm that Luke Hannon will return as Head Coach, and be joined again by Josh Begley and Jayden Collins as his assistants.

With 8 EFNL premierships between them and experience across AFL, VFL and regional levels, this trio represents the next generation of elite coaching. In 2025 alone, they’ve already developed and mentored 7 current U19 players who’ve gone on to experience senior football — with many more on the verge. The future is bright at the Hawka, and we’re only just getting started.

Keen to be part of something special in 2026? Shoot us a private message — we’d love to hear from you at boroniahawksfc@gmail.com


ANNOUNCEMENT | JAYDEN COLLINS RE-SIGNS

We’re excited to announce that Jayden Collins has re-signed with the Boronia Hawks for the 2026 season! In 2025, Jayden has stepped up off the field as an Assistant Coach for our Under 19s, showing just how much he cares about the growth of our football club.

On the field, he continues to build a legacy as one of Boronia’s most reliable and versatile performers. 3× Senior Premiership Player – 2018, 2023, 2024; 2021 Bob Henry Medal – Boronia Senior Best & Fairest; Division 2 Team of the Year selection; Most Consistent Player (2019).

Jayden plays the game the right way and always puts the team first. Whether down back, up forward, or around the contest, he is pure class and a difference maker when it counts. We’re thrilled to have him locked in for 2026!

Collo is proudly supported by Malvern Continental Butcher and Delicatessen.


PLAYER SPONSOR | REPURPOSE IT

Thank you to ASH JOHNSTON and REPURPOSE IT for player sponsorship of JAYDEN COLLINS for the 2024 season. 

The son of club legend, Dean Collins, Jayden has had a great career including stints with Eastern Ranges and Northern Blues. Big Bird is now locked in with the Hawks and has been a huge part of two premierships in 2018 and 2023. One of the best.


2024 RE-SIGNINGS | FAIRCHILD & COLLINS

BHFNC is excited to announce that Damon Fairchild and Jayden Collins have both re-signed for the 2024 season.

Damon Fairchild is a 2018 senior premiership player and has rarely been out of our best players in season 2023. As a classic utility player who is dependable and consistent; he adds class to any Hawka lineup!

Jayden Collins, also a 2018 senior premiership player, is a former Bob Henry Medalist and top-class Centre Half Back of the competition who is rarely if ever beaten by a big forward.