Top of the table; undefeated; wins away to Collingwood, Williamstown, Footscray and Geelong; three state representatives; the only blot on an otherwise perfect copybook being a draw at North Port Oval. Fair to say that thus far 2017 has gone about as well as it could for first-year senior coach Chris Newman and his new-look…
VFL Women’s coach Patrick Hill says this Sunday’s clash against 2016 finalists Eastern Devils will be a test for how far his side has come in their first four matches. “We’ve been pretty happy over the last two weeks, particularly in the St Kilda game to kick five goals against quality opposition and then to…
Box Hill have recorded their 7th win of the season with a 13-point victory over North Ballarat. Lost opportunities and poor kicking accuracy early in the opening minutes of the game gifted North Ballarat an early major. Box Hill finally broke through at the 10 minute mark with a goal to Aaron Bond, however the…
WHERE: Eureka Stadium, North Ballarat WHEN: Sunday, 1:10pm COVERAGE: Live streamed on VFL.com.au LAST FIVE MEETINGS: Round 9, 2016: Box Hill 12.18 (90) defeated North Ballarat 9.9 (63) at Box Hill City Oval Round 13, 2015: Box Hill 12.11 (83) defeated North Ballarat 11.12 (78) at Box Hill City Oval Round 9, 2014: Box Hill 8.11…
North Port last week, North Ballarat this week. It’s another road trip for Chris Newman’s unbeaten Hawks, this time to Eureka Stadium. Although the two sides bookend the VFL ladder you won’t find complacency in the visitors’ game. After a challenging start to 2017 The Roosters have been on the improve in recent weeks, having…
Box Hill have been gone down to Cranbourne by 13 points at Box Hill City Oval to remain winless at the end of Round 4. The Hawks kicked the first three goals of the game and held the lead until halfway through the third quarter. However, Cranbourne showed the difference experience can make as they…
Box Hill and Port Melbourne have finished all square in one of the great games of this – or any – VFL season. Trading blows for two scintillating hours, the Hawks and Borough waged a war of attrition that left the fans in attendance and watching on television speechless, breathless and in unanimous agreement that this was…
WHERE: North Port Oval, Port Melbourne WHEN: Saturday, 2:10pm TV & RADIO: Channel 7 (live), 3WBC LAST FIVE MEETINGS: Round 12, 2016: Port Melbourne 10.11 (71) defeated Box Hill 7.13 (55) at North Port Melbourne Round 8, 2015: Box Hill 17.13 (115) defeated Port Melbourne 8.12 (60) at Box Hill City Oval Qualifying Final, 2014:…
They don’t come much bigger than this. Third host first. 2:10pm Saturday. Live on Channel 7. It’s a potential preview of what we might see come September this Saturday at North Port Oval, with both sides blazing a trail at the top of the table. Having lost their first match of the season and relinquished…
Each week is an opportunity for our fledgling Women’s team. Each opportunity is a chance to build, to evolve and improve. Last week the ladies were spirited in defeat, turning in their best performance of the season to date in the loss to St. Kilda on the back of slick ball movement and a growing understanding…
