The Box Hill Hawks played in the first ever competitive VFL match on Good Friday, defeating reigning premier Footscray by 2-points. However, the Hawks were not just playing for premiership points on the day, they were also playing their role for the Good Friday Appeal and the Royal Children’s Hospital. Lead emphatically by former Box…
A dominant second half has seen Box Hill power to an impressive 66-point victory in their practice match against the Eastern Devils at Frankston Oval. Coach Pat Hill was full of praise for his side’s performance, in which the Hawks slammed on 10 goals to none after half time in the five-term match. “Each game…
It was a nail biting game for our reigning Development Premiers but a dominant fourth quarter saw Box Hill run away with a 22-point victory over Sandringham. Box Hill began the game displaying strong pressure across the board however their efforts were not rewarded with Sandringham scoring the first three majors of the game. It…
Box Hill have outlasted reigning premier Footscray to secure a winning start to season 2017. In a tight and contested encounter at Whitten Oval, both teams enjoyed periods of of dominance that threatened to break the game open, only for their opponent to reign them in. Three last quarter goals in ten minutes proved decisive…
We’re only one sleep away and the teams for round 1 are in! The biggest test in football awaits a new-look Box Hill Hawks, with a visit to the reigning premier Footscray first up for Chris Newman’s side. There is the potential for plenty of fresh faces to debut in the brown and gold, whilst…
It only makes sense that a pre-season campaign characterised by nail-biting finishes came to a close with a heart-stopping draw. With a strong and swirly breeze whipping left to right, it was apparent that the team kicking to the grandstand end of Coburg’s Piranha Park would enjoy a significant advantage quarter-to-quarter. Conditions had favoured that…
Box Hill’s third hit-out of the pre-season has ended in defeat, with the Casey Demons securing victory in the dying embers of a match from which both teams will take plenty of positives. In the open, unprotected surrounds of Casey Fields, a swirly and often variable breeze made for tricky conditions throughout. Coupled with the intensity…
The Box Hill Hawks had their first hit out of season 2017 taking on the Northern Blues at Ikon Park on Friday afternoon. Hawks fans were given a first look at new recruits Evans, Moore and Hams, whilst the side also included Hawthorn Premiership Captain Luke Hodge. It was a scrappy early affair, with only…
Match Day Volunteers The Box Hill Hawks Football Club, affiliated with Hawthorn Football Club and part of the Victorian Football League are looking for a number of Match Day Volunteers for the 2017 VFL season (late March to September). This is an opportunity to gain both valuable experience and enjoyment in an elite football club….
Stats Assistants (Match Days) The Box Hill Hawks Football Club, affiliated with Hawthorn Football Club and part of the Victorian Football League are looking for Stats Assistant(s) to assist our Match Day Statistics Teams in the 2017 VFL season (late March – September). This is an opportunity for current students studying to work in the…
