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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.

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

NEW HEAD COACH FOR SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM

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Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of SEAN BUNCLE as our new Head Coach of the Senior Women’s team for the 2025 season. Sean brings an impressive resume and a wealth of experience from the highest levels of women’s football, most notably his successful tenure as coach of the Port Melbourne VFLW team, where he led them to the 2023 VFLW Premiership.

With a deep understanding of the game and a proven track record of success, Sean’s arrival marks a significant step in the continued growth and development of our women’s football program. His leadership and insight, gained from a number of years coaching at the elite level, are expected to further elevate the Boronia Hawks’ standing within the local women’s football community.

Sean Buncle’s coaching journey is underpinned by a passion for developing players and fostering a successful and respectful environment and culture. His success with Port Melbourne in guiding them to the 2023 VFLW premiership is a testament to his coaching acumen and his ability to bring out the best in his teams. We are confident that his expertise will be instrumental in driving our Senior Women’s team to further heights in the coming seasons.

Sean Buncle

“I’m honoured to be appointed as the new senior women’s coach of the Boronia Hawks. There’s a great sense of pride in the program within the community, and I look forward to building on the fantastic work that has put it in such a strong position. I’m looking forward to working with the talented group of players here and building on the strong foundations already in place.”

The club would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the incredible contribution of SCOTT NICHOLAS, our outgoing coach. Scott has been the driving force behind the establishment, growth, and success of our women’s football program—a program that is now the envy of many clubs. His dedication and vision have created a platform that has attracted a coach of Sean’s calibre, and for that, we owe Scott an immense debt of gratitude.

Scott Nicholas

Scott leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. His leadership has played a pivotal role in making our women’s football program one of the most respected in the competition, and his impact on our women’s football program will be felt for years to come. Scott will be continuing to support our Women’s Program in a new role that will be announced very soon.

As we look toward the 2025 season, the Boronia Hawks are excited about what the future holds with Sean Buncle at the helm. His appointment represents not just a new chapter, but a continuation of the commitment to growth, development and excellence that has defined the Boronia Hawks Senior Women’s program from its inception.

Boronia Hawks is always open to welcome new female players to our program. We offer two senior women’s teams, one 35+ Masters team and Under 18’s. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Sean or Scott at boronia@efnl.org.au

RACHAEL SLATER | SPONSORED BY SCOTT NICHOLAS

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Thank you to SCOTT NICHOLAS for his sponsorship of RACHAEL SLATER for the 2024 season. 

Rachael is coming off a highly successful 2023 season with a Division 1 Premiership Medal, the Ellen Johnson Medal for Senior Women’s B&F and the Blue Ribbon Medal for BOG in the Grand Final.

Announcement | 2024 Senior Women’s Coaches

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Boronia Hawks are excited to announce the Senior Women’s Coaching panel for the 2024 season. The coaches who took the team through the finals to win the Division 1 premiership have all been re-appointed.

Please join us all in congratulating Scott Nicholas as head coach and assistants Nicole Guy and Lachie Watson, while Brad Slater is appointed in a new role as Senior Women’s Performance Manager.

We are fortunate to have these four coaches with strong experience with women’s football programs. They have been instrumental in developing our team culture, values and game plans and empowering our players to take on their own leadership within the squad. We look forward to the coaches and players continuing their development pathways and to achieving successful outcomes again in the coming season.

Scott Nicholas has been appointed to coach our Senior Women’s Team for the sixth season following the 2023 Division 1 premiership. Scott is now widely recognised as a leading Women’s coach in the EFNL and was the league’s Senior Coach of the Year, across men and women’s football, in 2021. He was also named as Coach of the 2023 Division 1 Team of the Year.

Nicole Guy was welcomed to the Hawks’ coaching panel during the 2023 season, coming over from Ferntree Gully. She won one B&F with FTG and was also runner up B&F, despite suffering two severe knee injuries in each of her two seasons. The injuries curtailed her playing career, so she began coaching, including the 2022 season in Premier Division alongside Tim Cavanagh. Nicole very quickly became a valued part of the Boronia coaching team and played a key role in the latter part of the season.

Lachie Watson will continue in his role as Senior Assistant Coach, having been with the team from the first season in 2018. Lachie is well known to all Hawks supporters for his explosive football skills since he came up from the juniors. He now applies his excellent football brain and teaching skills to our Women’s Program again in 2024.

Brad Slater will take up a new role as Senior Women’s Performance Manager in 2024. He has been part of Boronia’s coaching team for two years and brings enormous experience to the squad. He played over 200 games at Mitcham in Division 1 before an extensive coaching career, most recently with St. Simons and Rowville Knights where he coached Under 15, Under 16 and Under 18 girls from 2016-2020.

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL COACHING PANEL

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Congratulations to the Coaching Team for our Women’s Squad at Boronia Hawks who have all contributed so much to the 2023 Division 1 Premiership.

They have created a close-knit environment for our players to develop their footy, fitness and friendships.

A special shoutout to Ray Lacey and Scott Nicholas who have been leading the team since our startup in late 2017, preparing for our first season in 2018. Who would have thought a premiership would result only a few years later when it took half a season to score the first goal!

Congratulations and thank you to Coach Scott Nicholas and assistants Ray Lacey, Brad Slater, Candyce Wright, Erin Stanios, Jordan Granland, Lachy Watson, Nicole Guy and Tim Cavanagh.

Women’s Coaches Appointed for 2023

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Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that Scott Nicholas and Candyce Wright have been reappointed as our Women’s Coaches for 2023. Scott will have his 6th season as Senior Coach and Candyce will have her 2nd season as Development Squad Coach.

SCOTT NICHOLAS

  • Coach of Women’s Team from 2018 to 2023.
  • EFNL Senior Coach of the Year in 2021.
  • Finalist for AFL Victoria Senior Coach of the Year in 2021.
  • One Club Player from 2000 to 2022.
  • Reserves Premiership Player in 2019.
  • Club Chairman from 2019 to 2022
  • Triple Premiership President in 2018.
  • Senior President 2018 to 2019.
  • Reserves Assistant Coach in 2017.
  • Appointed Social Director in 2017.
  • Reserves Captain from 2014 to 2016.
  • Reserves Most Valuable Player Award in 2015.
  • 100th Senior game for Boronia in 2015.
  • Senior Vice-Captain in 2015.
  • Boronia Football Club Committee member from 2013 to 2019.Reserves Most Valuable Player Award in 2013.
  • Reserves Premiership Player in 2012.
  • Senior debut in Round 1 2009.
  • Under 18’s debut in 2006.
  • 100th game for Boronia Junior Football Club in 2006.
  • Joined Boronia Juniors in 2000.
  • Started with Boronia Auskick in 1995.

CANDYCE WRIGHT

  • Women’s Development Squad Coach 2022 to 2023.
  • Women’s Development Squad Assistant Coach in 2021.
  • Developed the Juniors’ “Sound the Siren” Day in 2021 to reconnect players and families after COVID.
  • Senior Women’s Player from 2018 to 2022 with 34 games.
  • Established the role of Junior Female Football Co-ordinator from 2020 to 2021.
  • First Female Co-Coach in 2019 for Under 12 Girls.
  • Junior Team Manager Co-ordinator in 2018.
  • Junior Trainer in 2017.
  • Five years as Junior Team Manager.

AFL Victoria Coach of the Year Awards

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Congratulations to Boronia’s own Scott Nicholas who has just been named as a finalist in the 2021 AFL Victoria Community Football Awards.

Scott is one of four finalists in the Senior Coach of the Year Award. In October he was named as the EFNL Senior Coach of the Year.

The winners are announced on Thursday night, but please join us all in congratulating Snicko on this tremendous recognition for his work as our Senior Women’s Coach.