VFLW Selection: Hawks open VFLW season against Collingwood
The Box Hill Hawks VFLW side is set to open its 2026 season this Saturday afternoon, taking on Collingwood Football Club at Box Hill City Oval.
The match marks an exciting milestone for the club, with the Hawks returning to Box Hill City Oval for the first time this season as the venue continues to undergo redevelopment. While works remain underway, the return to the club’s traditional home adds extra significance to the opening round fixture.
It will also be a special occasion as the VFLW competition celebrates Indigenous Round, recognising and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across the game. The Hawks will be proud to begin their campaign as part of such an important round for the football community.
After a strong pre-season, Box Hill enters the year with a refreshed squad and plenty of excitement around its playing group. Several new faces are in line to pull on the brown and gold for the first time, while the club’s returning core will provide valuable experience as the Hawks look to make an immediate impact in 2026.
The Hawks will be eager to make a statement against Collingwood and build momentum in front of the home crowd in their first game back at City Oval.
For further information regarding the game, please refer to our game day guide!
Squad: Round 1 Box Hill Hawks VFLW v Collingwood
K. Kavanagh (1), H. Stuart (2), T. Cattle (3), R. Murdoch (4), S. Stevenson (5), M. Van Berkel (6), R. Dillon (7), C. Thorne (8), E. Stilve (9), Z. Vozzo (12), R. Ford (16), B. Horne (17), J. Matin (18), E. Stoddart (19), E. Di Petta (23), A. Embelton (24), R. Neaves (25), P. Gardner (28), A. Torcasio (30), E. Connolly (37), S. Sharp (43).
Emergencies:
E. Kavanagh (11), H. Griffiths (13), K. Gibbs (21), E. Butler (29), H. Wild (42), S. Rushgrove (38), E. Robins (80).
