Get to know Matt Shannon

Get to know Matt Shannon

Get to know first-year Box Hill Hawk, Matt Shannon! Nickname: Flash, Mitch Age: 21 AFL club supported as a kid: North Melbourne Best moment in junior footy: Winning Under17’s Grand Final Funniest teammate: Liam Mackie Player from another club you’d like to watch: Luke Smith (Geelong VFL) Favourite AFL player of all time: Shane Crawford What singer/band would you like to be…

Hawks retain ANZAC Cup

Hawks retain ANZAC Cup

Box Hill has returned to the winner’s list in commanding fashion, after dispatching Coburg by 51-points on Saturday. The Hawks piled on 11 second-half goals to Coburg’s two, courtesy of a half-time ‘rocket’ from Coach Max Bailey to once again retain the ANZAC cup in the traditional fixture between the two rivals. Ruckman Marc Pittonet…

TEAM: Round 4

TEAM: Round 4

Box Hill will be eyeing off a spot back on the winners’ list when it takes on Coburg on Saturday. An inaccurate Hawks side conceded its first loss of the season last week at the hands of Port Melbourne, while Coburg registered its maiden win of 2019. VFL-listed pair Luke Meadows and Brayden Kilpatrick have…

Round 3 Match Report

Round 3 Match Report

An inspired Port Melbourne has notched its first win of the season, jumping out of the blocks to record a stirring 24-point victory over Box Hill. Struck with adversity before the ball had been bounced, the Borough was dealt the news that coach Gary Ayres would not be taking the reins, with the renowned coach…

TEAM: ROUND 3

TEAM: ROUND 3

Box Hill has named its side set to face Port Melbourne on Saturday, as Max Bailey’s men look to continue their undefeated start to the season. Named on the extended bench, Connor Byrne is a chance to make his brown and gold debut after crossing from VFL rivals Coburg in the pre-season. Tristan Tweedie may…

Round 3 Preview

Round 3 Preview

LAST TIME WE MET Elimination Final, 2018: Port Melbourne 13. 7. (85) defeated by Box Hill 13. 18 (96) at North Port Oval. The Box Hill Hawks will look to continue their unbeaten 2019 campaign when they take on rivals Port Melbourne on Saturday. The last time the two VFL powerhouse teams met, supporters witnessed…

Round 2 team

Round 2 team

The Box Hill Hawks have named their side set to face Sandringham in the AFL curtain raiser at Marvel Stadium this Sunday. The clash will mark the first time the Hawks have played at the Docklands location since saluting in the big dance last year. The likes of Stuart Horner and Jordan Haynes (23rd man)…

Hawks primed for big stage

Hawks primed for big stage

LAST TIME WE MET Round 17, 2018: Sandringham 6. 11. (47) defeated by Box Hill 11. 12. (78) at Trevor Barker Oval. The Box Hill Hawks will take on Sandringham for the Blue Ribbon Cup this Sunday at Marvel Stadium. The Hawks kicked off their premiership defending campaign with a commanding victory last week, dominating…