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BACK TO BORONIA | JAKE GODWIN

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Boronia Hawks FNC is excited to announce that JAKE GODWIN is #backtoboronia and has signed to play again in 2025, which will be his seventh senior season with the Hawks.

Jake is “one club” player since Under 9’s in 2007, although he moved up to Queensland and played the last three seasons for Morningside in the QAFL. This culminated in the 2024 Premiership, with Jake kicking three goals in the Grand Final. Jake played representative football with the EFNL U15’s, before playing at both Eastern Ranges and Box Hill Hawks. He played in the 2018 Senior Premiership side with Boronia. Jake is very capable either forward or back and will be a very valuable acquisition as we move in to Division 1.

BACK TO BORONIA | TYLER STEELE

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Boronia Hawks FNC is excited to announce that TYLER STEELE is #backtoboronia and has signed to play again in 2025, which will be his fourth senior season with the Hawks.

Tyler joined the Hawks in 2015 for Under 17’s and played a lot of great footy through Under 19’s. He captained the 19’s in 2017 and was called up for 4 games with Eastern Ranges that year. He made his senior debut in 2018 played all 22 games in the firsts and added the 2018 Premiership to his CV. Tyler has been travelling over recent years but we can all look forward to him bringing another element to the Hawks in 2025 as a mobile big man. Please welcome him back to the club.

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.

WELCOME TO BORONIA | WILLIAM JONES

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Boronia Hawks FNC is thrilled to announce the signing of WILLIAM JONES for the 2025 season.

After two standout years playing U17s A Grade at North Ringwood, while also splitting his time with Eastern Ranges, William is eager to join Boronia under the newly formed coaching group of Luke, Begs and Jayden. As a ruckman, he’s ready to take the next step in his football journey, and we’re excited to see his growth and contribution in both U19s and seniors. Welcome to the Hawks, William!

2024 CLUB AWARD WINNERS

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Congratulations to all Award Winners announced on Saturday Night! We thank all players, coaches, trainers and volunteers who may not have received an award, but nonetheless contributed to the success of the award winners and their teams. Many thanks to our 2024 Club Person of the Year, GRANT BERTRAM for putting together these graphics to commemorate the award winners!

Netball Awards

Women’s Football – Senior Team

Men’s Football – Senior Team

Women’s Football – Development Team

Men’s Football – Development Team

Women’s Masters

Men’s Football – Veterans

BACK TO BORONIA | JAMES HOFFMAN

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Boronia Hawks FNC is excited to announce that JAMES HOFFMAN is #backtoboronia and has signed to play again in 2025, which will be his fourth senior season with the Hawks.

Hoff took the season off in 2023 and played some games in the Outer East but is now back home. Like many of our squad, he started with the Hawks in Under 9’s and played a massive 132 junior games. He played a lot of very good footy in the 19’s, and was a premiership player in 2018. A foundation member of “The Fortress”, the renowned defensive unit of the Dev. Squad, Hoff will be a very welcome player to have back at the Hawka for many years yet.

WELCOME TO DANIEL HOUEIX

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Boronia Hawks FNC is thrilled to announce the signing of DANIEL HOUEIX for the coming seasons. Daniel brings a wealth of experience from his playing and coaching roles within the EFNL, most notably as a member of the 2023 Mitcham senior premiership team and as an assistant coach for the Mitcham U19.5 team. His playing background also includes time with Eastern Ranges.

On the professional side, Dan is currently with the EFNL in the important role of Junior Football Manager. He “spent the last 6 years working at the Collingwood Football Club across several roles, including Member and Fan Operations Coordinator and Consumer Operations Manager as well as assisting in the Collingwood VFL and VFLW operation teams”. That’s a great resume.

Daniel’s leadership and knowledge of Division 1 will be a fantastic addition to the Hawks. As Daniel said “The opportunity and fresh start with a good bunch of lads really excites me, and especially after speaking with Clarky last week, I’m excited with what we can achieve in Division 1“.

Please join us all in welcoming Dan to the Hawks.

BACK TO BORONIA | JAYDEN PURDON

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Boronia Hawks FNC is extremely happy to announce that JAYDEN PURDON has signed to return to Boronia in 2025, which will be his fifth season of senior football with the Hawks.

Jayden played 40 under 19’s games with Boronia, winning the David Murrihy Medal for B&F in 2016 and runner-up in 2017. He also played in the back to back Reserves premierships in 2018/19. He spent the last two seasons at FTG, his original junior club, and played both seasons in the one’s. With great skills and balance, we are delighted to welcome Purdo back to Tormore.

WELCOME TO BORONIA | JORDAN CHURCH

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Boronia Hawks FNC is delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Church. Jordan, the son of former Bob Henry Medallist Russell Church and nephew to former star Rod ‘Rocket’ Church will be a welcomed addition to our already burgeoning father-and-son brigade.

Jordan is an exciting recruit with a fantastic record over the past few years. He won the 2022 FTG B&F in Under 17A, finishing top three in the league. He made his senior debut in 2023 and played every senior game. In 2024, Jordan has just won the FTG Senior B&F as an 18 year old and was selected in the 2024 Division 3 Team of the Year.

Jordan’s pop, Mark, was a massive supporter of our club and would be looking down proudly on this signing knowing his grandson has joined the club he loved so much! It is great to have the Church family back at Boronia.