The Club has a key objective to run a well managed and coached Under 19.5’s program to develop junior players in to strong and capable senior footballers, with a clear pathway to success with Boronia.
The Under 19.5’s program at Boronia will facilitate a pathway from our Under 17.5’s, coached by extremely well credentialled, TOM HILL, so that our junior players can remain true to the One Club loyalty of the Hawks. At the same time, we will be welcoming new players to the Club who will recognise the great opportunity to develop their game at a club with a strong record of high performance and some of the most outstanding facilities in the league.
Current Under 19.5’s Squad – updated as players commit to the Hawks.
Coaches for Boronia Under 19.5’s
The club is absolutely delighted to announce our 2027 Under 19.5’s Coaching Team – two outstanding people in their own right with excellent records of achievement as footballers. DAN HOUEIX and TAINE BARLOW. They will be tremendous role models for our young players.
Under 19.5’s Coach Dan Houeix
Dan is the EFNL Junior Football Manager and came through the Eastern Ranges program. He was assistant coach with Mitcham’s Under 19.5s, played in their 2023 senior premiership and is now a key Boronia senior player. Dan was also part of our Under 19s coaching group in 2026.
Under 19.5’s Coach Taine Barlow
Taine joins Boronia following an outstanding VFL career with Frankston. Across six seasons, he played 89 games, served as vice-captain, was selected in the 2025 VFL Team of the Year squad and finished runner-up in Frankston’s 2025 best and fairest.
Under 17’s Coach – Tom Hill
Tom brings an outstanding amount of football experience to our junior program, with an impressive playing career spanning some of the highest levels of the game. He has playing experience with Northern Knights, Vic Metro and the AIS/AFL Academy. He was drafted to GWS, recruited to the Western Bulldogs and also spent time with Williamstown in the VFL. Later he was premiership player with North Ringwood and Preston Bullants, where he became a dual premiership player. He coached the Preston Bullants U17s for two seasons, taking them to a Grand Final, before stepping into the senior coaching role for the past three years. Most recently, Tom was playing coach of Preston’s 2026 premiership side. The knowledge, leadership and experience Tom brings will be fantastic for our U17.5 boys as they prepare for their final stages of junior football and the transition into senior footy.
Senior Alignment
Together, Dan and Taine will work closely with Matt Clark and our senior coaching group, ensuring the standards and football taught in the Under 19.5s align directly with our senior program. Seven Under 19.5s played senior football for Boronia in 2026, and we are committed to making that pathway even stronger. With a strong returning group and exciting talent coming through, there is plenty to look forward to at Tormore in 2027.
Joining our Team
Players moving up from Under 17s, involved in Talent Programs, or looking for the right place to develop their football are encouraged to contact us to discuss opportunities. Please send an email to boroniahawksfc@gmail.com or submit this enquiry form.