Over the past weeks the AFL has made a number of decisions in response to the outbreak of Covid-19. One of these decisions was the suspension of both the AFL and VFL seasons until at least 31 May 2020. All AFL, state and local football clubs have had to move quickly and make difficult decisions…

Gordon ‘Gordo’ McCrimmon sadly passed away on Tuesday 17 March. Gordo was a much loved member of the Box Hill family and volunteered at the club for 30 years. He was made a life member of the club in 2008 and was much loved by the coaches, players and staff. He will be sadly missed…

Box Hill President Ed Sill has penned the following letter to members and supporters… Dear members and supporters, As a loyal supporter of the Box Hill Football Club, I would like to update you on the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As a football club, the health and wellbeing of our players, staff and fans is…

On Saturday Box Hill had its first win of the pre-season defeating Casey by 49 points at Casey Fields. New recruit Trent Mynott said it was a confidence-boosting hit-out from the team, as the Hawks led for the duration of the game. “The boys were really good,” Mynott said.  “I only played the last three…

Box Hill has sailed to victory in its second pre-season hit-out, defeating Casey by 49 points at Casey Fields on Saturday.  The Hawks started strongly demonstrating swift and accurate ball movement through stoppages.  Young Hawthorn draftee Finn Maginness saw plenty of the ball in the first minutes, controlling the play through the corridor.  Jackson Ross,…

Box Hill had its first pre-season hit-out on Saturday and although the day didn’t end with a win, the result was a positive outcome according to midfielder Lachie Walker. The 22-year-old said the 16-point loss to Coburg wasn’t disheartening when you consider the fact the team had experimented with new players, structures and plays.    …

“I had to be a part of it.” This was the sentiment of new recruit James Ross after experiencing the culture down at City Oval. The 18-year-old put pen to paper at the beginning of the pre-season, having spent just two training sessions with the Hawks. “I signed so quickly because I was made feel…

Box Hill has suffered a pre-season loss going down to Coburg in its first hit-out of the year on Saturday. A fast-paced game played out in the opening term, with Box Hill hitting the board first with a quick goal from second year Hawk, Mason DeWit. It wasn’t long before the Hawks had registered their…

Box Hill Hawks vs Coburg Saturday 29 February10.30am, La Trobe University Sports Oval  Box Hill Hawks team list:Beau TennantJames BlanckBilly McCormack Riley Bowman Liam Mackie Nathan Mullenger-McHugh Mackenzie DoreianJesse Cucinotta Trent Mynott Josh Le Grice Tyler Edwards Lachlan Walker Mihale Zalac James Ross Mason DeWit Kuiy Jiath Jack StewartJai NewcombeMatthew ShannonJack HumeSteve KapahnkeBailey White Aaron Cotte Boadie Motton Josiah Duncan Dylan Stone Isaac Abbas Tom Graham 

Box Hill’s practice match schedule has been confirmed ahead of the 2020 VFL season. The Hawks will play four games in the lead up to their Round 1 game against Collingwood on Friday 3 April. The first practice match of the pre-season will be this Saturday 29 February against Coburg. The first bounce will be…