JUNIOR CLUB AWARDS FOR 2023

Congratulations to all of our juniors who enjoyed themselves and played some great footy throughout the year. It was a very successful year on and off the field, with three teams making grand finals and the Under 14 Boys and Under 16 girls winning premierships.

We would like to recognise the club award winners, while remembering that their teammates, coaches and volunteers all contributed to the overall success of the Junior Hawks in 2023.


WOMEN’S FOOTBALL COACHING PANEL

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.


BLUE RIBBON MEDAL | RACHAEL SLATER

Congratulations to Rachel Slater for being awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal for her outstanding Best on Ground performance in the Division 1 Grand Final.

Despite a heavy tag, Rachael’s performance proved to be decisive in a tight contest. According to Premier Data she had 24 disposals, 16 contested possessions, 6 marks (inc. 5 intercept marks), 4 clearances, 11 inside 50s, 7 tackles, 1 gamebreaking goal and 163 Ranking Points.

Congratulations Rachael on a great game to cap off your season!


GRAND FINAL BERTH FOR SENIOR MEN

Boronia Hawks Senior Men had a convincing win against Templestowe to book their place in the Division 2 Grand Final.

Boronia 17.11 113 d Templestowe 7.6 48

Goals: Josh Begley 4, Luke Hannon 3, Dean Grice 2, Mitch Jelo 2, Nathan Hare 2, Mitch Mellis 1, Kieran Edwards 1, Jake Mellis 1, Jayden Collins 1.

Best Players: Jayden Collins , Damon Fairchild, Luke Hannon, Josh Begley, Jarrod Lake, Kieran Edwards.


Boronia’s Development Team have some work in the Preliminary Final after a disappointing loss to Templestowe.

Templestowe 10.11 71 d Boronia 6.6 42

Goals: Tyson Henry 1, Sam Collins 1, Jeremy Mason 1, Sean Bramstedt 1, Caelan Murrihy 1, Corey Burgess 1. Best Players: Jeremy Mason, Sean Bell, Dylan Dower, Tom Long, Ryan Miller, Corey Burgess.


FINALS UPDATE | 19 August 2023

With both men’s teams earning a break leading into their finals campaigns, our Senior Women’s team was all the focus today – storming their way into their very first Grand Final next week.

SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM: Boronia 3.4 22 def Park Orchards 2.5 17

Goals: Holly Flanagan 1, Rachael Quirk 1, Rachael Slater 1

Best Players: Rachael Quirk, Rachael Slater, Steph Phillips, Alex Kufel, Ali Gottliebsen, Alex McKaige


JUNIOR GRAND FINALS | TWO FROM THREE!


2023 PREMIERS | U16 GIRLS

Another huge congratulations to our U16 girls for taking out the 2023 Premiership against SBL/Mitcham. What an incredible effort to hold their composure after a draw at full time, going on to win the match during extra time. You have worked so hard this season to earn this reward!

A shout out to all the parents, friends and volunteers who have contributed to the girl’s success this year, including their coach Danny Weston, Assistant Coach Chloe Timms, Team Manager Alex Toomey, Runner Amanda Cellante and the rest of the Women’s Squad who have enjoyed training with the girls at times throughout the season and turned up in great numbers to support the girls.

A very special thank you to our jumper sponsor Awesome Conveyancing for their ongoing support of our junior program and our club as a whole.

Also, a big thanks to Eve John from Bendigo Bank FTG Community Bank Knox Group for organising banners for each of the finalists!


2023 PREMIERS | U14 BOYS

A massive congratulations to our U14 Boys for taking out the 2023 Premiership against Lysterfield. The Boys came away with an impressive win, topping off a successful season where they finished on top of the ladder after the home and away season.

A shout out to all the parents, friends and volunteers who have contributed to the boy’s success this year, including their Coach Deacon Kimmitt, Assistant Coach Peter Kimmitt, Assistant Coach Adam Ferguson, Team Manager Victoria Butler and Runner Mackenzie Foster.

Another big thank you to our jumper sponsor Awesome Conveyancing for their ongoing support of our junior program and our club as a whole. And to Eve John from Bendigo Bank FTG Community Bank Knox Group for organising the grand final banners.


RUNNERS UP | U12 GIRLS

Our U12 Girls had a great season and unfortunately finished as Runners Up after being beaten in the Grand Final by North Ringwood.

Well done to all of the girls for their efforts this year! A big thank you to their Coaches Dave and Sharna Armstrong, Team Manager Natasha Parker and all of the families, friends and volunteers who supported the girls throughout the season. Also thanks to jumper sponsor Awesome Conveyancing and Bendigo Bank FTG Community Bank Knox Group for the team’s Grand Final banner!