Football, like life, is as much about creating your chances as it is taking them. The only people that are “lucky” are lotto winners or Kardashians. Generally speaking everyone has to work for their break – then work harder again to ensure it doesn’t slip through their fingers. Those that succeed often do so in…
HAWKS BEST TIGERS IN WILD WET The Hawks have turned in one of their most complete efforts of the season, winning every quarter on their way to a comfortable 45-point win over Werribee and retaining the beyondblue Cup in the process. Inspired by standout performances from Anthony Brolic, Chris Jones, Harry Morrison, Marc Pittonet and…
Werribee sit seventh. We sit first. In an even VFL season there’s far less than that between the two sides. In positive news, hard nosed on-baller Mitch O’Donnell is in line to make his first senior appearance of the season, having returned from shoulder surgery in last weekend’s Development game. He’s joined in Chris Newman’s…
WHERE: Box Hill City Oval WHEN: Sunday, 2pm COVERAGE: 3WBC Radio – 94.1 FM LAST FIVE MEETINGS Round 18, 2016: Box Hill Hawks 13.20 (98) defeated Werribee 9.7 (61) at Box Hill City Oval Round 6, 2016: Werribee 10.10 (70) defeated Box Hill Hawks 9.14 (68) at Avalon Airport Oval Round 15, 2015: Werribee 9.12…
The late Yogi Berra, one of the New York Yankees’ most favourite sons, was as revered for his work behind home plate in thirteen World Series wins for the Bronx Bombers as he was for his ability to mangle a metaphor or well-known phrase. In amongst opining that ninety-percent of the game he played and…
VFL Seniors Box Hill have reclaimed top spot on the VFL ladder with a 50-point win over the North Ballarat Roosters. Beset by a recent injury crisis, coach Chris Newman’s selection headache this week was the composition of his ruck division. In-form big man Marc Pittonet was struck down during the week and likely replacement…
WHERE: Box Hill City Oval WHEN: Sunday, 12pm COVERAGE: 3WBC Radio – 94.1 FM LAST FIVE MEETINGS Round 8, 2017: North Ballarat 11.9 (75) defeated by Box Hill 12.16 (88) at Eureka Stadium Round 9, 2016: Box Hill 12.18 (90) defeated North Ballarat 9.9 (63) at Box Hill City Oval Round 13, 2015: Box Hill…
There’s a big name inclusion for this week’s visit of North Ballarat to Box Hill City Oval. The Hawks have recalled David Mirra from injury, with the inspirational skipper set to play his first game since the round 5 win over Richmond. Mirra’s return was always going to be welcome, but for a team out…
WHERE: Box Hill City Oval WHEN: Sunday, 2:00PM COVERAGE: 3WBC radio – 94.1FM LAST FIVE MEETINGS Round 3, 2017: Williamstown 8.14 (62) defeated by Box Hill 13.12 (90) at Burbank Oval Round 14, 2016: Box Hill 12.8 (80) defeated by Williamstown 13.12 (90) at Box Hill City Oval Round 2, 2016: Williamstown 14.13 (97) defeated…
The possible return of Sam Switkowski headlines half a dozen additions to the Box Hill squad that defeated the Northern Blues last weekend, though he will have to prove his fitness before Sunday’s visit of Williamstown. “Switta” hasn’t played since his starring role in the draw at North Port Oval, during which he lit up…