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MILESTONE GAMES | APRIL GLARE & PAIGE DEANE

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Please join us in congratulating APRIL GLARE and PAIGE DEANE as they both play their 50th game for the Hawks.

An incredible leader and squad person, April has been a huge contributor on and off the field since joining the squad in 2021. April is hard working, determined and has a great understanding of the game allowing her to play in a variety of roles, including being a key pillar in the backline in our Premiership year in 2023. April is a natural leader and has been part of our leadership group for a number of seasons. Congratulations to April for 50 games in the brown and gold.

April is proudly sponsored by Neurological Rehabilitation Group.

Deaneo had a huge season is 2024, and has taken her game to a new level in 2025. Her confidence and ability to impact in attack and defence see’s her consistently going against the strongest mids in Premier Division. Paige continues to grow on and off the field and has become an important and well loved member of the club. This is highlighted by her role as Assistant Coach for our Under 18s side supporting the next generation of senior players. Paige is a 2023 Senior Premiership player and has kicked 28 goals since joining the club. Congratulations on 50 games in brown and gold Deaneo!

Paige is proudly sponsored by Julie Allen and Biz Yourself.

TWO MORE MILESTONE GAMES

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A big shoutout to LUKE FLANAGAN who celebrates his 50th senior game for the Boronia Hawks in Round 14! Since returning back to the Hawka from Upper Gully where he took out the U19s Best & Fairest and Players MVP, Luke has been a key member of our senior lineup. He was an integral part of our 2023 and 2024 Premiership sides with his silkiness and composure across half back. Luke’s notched an impressive 88% win ratio from his 49 senior games at the Hawka, which is an outstanding achievement. He is an excellent team mate and comes from a great family. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Luke in the brown and gold!

Since joining the club in 2021 RACHAEL PARNES has been one of our most loyal and hard working players. Rach is one of our most consistent on the track, most determined on field and always looking to put her hand up to volunteer! Along side celebrating 50 Senior Games for Boronia (including three Senior games in 2021), Rachael has also played 19 in the Masters and 26 with Knox, taking her career games tally to 95! Congratulations Rach and looking forward to many more in brown and gold.

TWO MORE HAWKS REACH CLUB MILESTONES IN JUNE

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CRYSTAL CHINN is the ultimate teammate and a much loved and respected member of the squad. Chinny has played mostly as a forward since joining Boronia, but has spent time in defense and on ball when needed. Chinny was part of our 2023 Division 1 Premiership side, and has also grown as a leader this season when playing in the Development side. Congratulations on bringing up 50 club games in the brown and gold!

MEL CARPENTER has been one of our most consistent performers over the past two years taking out the Dev best and fairest in 2023, before finishing third in 2024. Mel is fast, determined and has a long penetrating kick, and with every year of development she becomes a more important member of the squad! Congratulations on your 50th club game in Brown and Gold Mel!

FOUR HAWKS REACH CLUB MILESTONES

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Please join us all in congratulating four of our senior players who reach personal milestones with the Hawks on 14 June.

A huge congrats to Brayden Wright, who notches up his 100th game for Boronia this weekend! Wrighty was a key part of our Development Squad premierships in 2018 and 2019, holding down the ruck with athleticism and consistency. After a couple of seasons at Ferntree Gully, it’s great to have him back in the brown and gold. Well done, Wrighty!

One of the premier midfielders in the EFNL, Steph Phillips has starred for Boronia since joining in 2021. Runners up in the Ellen Johnson Medal on three occasions, Steph has also been selected in the EFNL Team of the Year in our 2023 premiership year. Congratulations Steph on reaching 50 games in brown and gold!

A huge congratulations to James Gardiner-Hoffman on playing his 50th game for the Boronia Hawks FNC! After a couple of seasons away, we couldn’t be happier to have him back in the brown and gold where he belongs. Welcome home, Jimmy — and here’s to many more games in the Hawka guernsey!

Congratulations to Mitch Mellis, who notches up his 50th senior game for Boronia Football Club this weekend! In just 50 games, Mitch has built an impressive resume – 2 premierships, a Bob Henry Medal, and Division 2 2x League Best & Fairest. A dynamic midfielder with skill and toughness, Mitch consistently leads by example. The son of Boronia great Cam Mellis, Mitch continues the family legacy with pride and passion every time he pulls on the jumper. Well done Mitch – here’s to many more in the brown and gold!

150 GAMES | LACHLAN McKERNAN

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This week, 2018 Premiership Captain Lachie McKernan plays his 150th match wearing the brown and gold.

LMac has been instrumental in establishing a team-oriented culture that has facilitated our club’s very good name within the EFNL. LMac has been a leader of men, a bloody fine player, and a great support to the coaching staff throughout his career at Boronia.

A tough, uncompromising onballer who always played team-oriented football. LMac retired from senior football with much petrol still in the tank for family and business reasons at the end of 2021, but has returned this season to help with our transition into Div 1. Many of his leadership dispositions are still seen and lived through Harry Burgess, Luke Hannon, and Ryan White as LMac’s legacy will be long-standing.

We congratulate LMac on 150 great games at The Hawka, and we thank and acknowledge his contribution to the broader growth of our club.

150 GAMES | RYAN WHITE

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This weekend, RYAN WHITE will run out for his 150th game with the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club! ??

A true champion of the brown and gold, Ryan’s list of achievements is as impressive as his commitment:

? 3 x Premiership Player

? 2 x Bob Henry Medals (Senior Best & Fairest)

? 2 x Ray Lacey Medals (Under 17 Best & Fairest)

? 2 x EFNL Team of the Year selections

? Current member of the Leadership group and Vice Captain.

Congratulations Whitey! A huge milestone for a club legend. Whitey is proudly sponsored by Knox Leisureworks

50 GAMES | BREE WATSON

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Please join us all in congratulating BREE WATSON on achieving the milestone of 50 games with Boronia Hawks.

Bree played netball for the Hawks before signing up for footy in 2018. Bree went on to captain the club in 2022 and was of course our inaugural premiership captain in 2023. She has been a fixture in the backline but did sneak forward for one memorable goal in 2022! Bree is very proudly supported by Phil Watson and Complete Sports Services.