What we learned in 2019
Coming off an unforgettable premiership, expectations were high leading into 2019 – and Box Hill’s season was filled with plenty of twists and turns yet again. From enthralling finishes, to clutch performances and touching moments; Box Hill’s year had it all. Under the guidance of first-year coach Max Bailey and inspirational premiership skipper Andrew Moore,…
Introducing ‘The Box Hill Story’
The Box Hill Hawks have launched their inaugural networking function, titled ‘The Box Hill Story’. The event will include key speakers Radek Sali and Sam Mitchell, as well as a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with like-minded business people. To book your tickets, email Karl Slaviero at karls@hawthornfc.com.au. See more information below.
Mirra wins second Col Austen Trophy
David Mirra has capped off another incredible individual campaign with the Box Hill Hawks, winning his second Col Austen Trophy. The former captain played 15 VFL matches in 2019, averaging 19.3 disposals, seven marks and two tackles a game. The award is the latest in a string of accolades for the 28-year-old, who already has…
Pittonet’s dominance recognised
featHawthorn ruckman Marc Pittonet has been recognised for an outstanding campaign at VFL level this year, finishing equal fourth in the 2019 J.J. Liston Trophy vote count. Pittonet polled 14 votes alongside Werribee’s Michael Barlow and Port Melbourne’s Shannen Lange, with Barlow’s teammate Thomas Gribble proving a runaway winner of the esteemed award. The 202cm…
Elimination Final Match Report: Hawks bow out to red-hot Werribee
Box Hill’s dream of back-to-back flags is over, with the brave and gallant Hawks falling to Werribee by 41 points in Sunday’s Elimination Final at Adcon Stadium. In a story of two halves, Box Hill booted four unanswered goals in the second term to take a hard-fought eight-point lead into half-time. But as the rain…
Elimination Final Preview: Box Hill v Werribee
A new season starts now. Box Hill is set to play Werribee in the first Elimination Final of the VFL Finals Series. Having defeated both the Northern Blues and Collingwood in do-or-die matches to keep their finals hopes alive, the Hawks will hold no fears of Sunday’s pressure test against Werribee. And after finishing in…
Meadows: It’s a new season
Try telling Luke Meadows the Hawks have snuck into this year’s VFL finals series. Box Hill was faced with the ominous task of a fortnight of crunch matches to keep its finals aspirations alive. But in defeating the Northern Blues and Collingwood in elimination-like-affairs, the Hawks propelled themselves into a third-straight VFL finals campaign, and…
Skipper set for Moore September action
Walking into the three-quarter-time huddle, Box Hill were left reeling. Trailing by 18-points with a finals spot on the line, the Hawks premiership-defence was fading before the eyes of thousands at City Oval. Enter Andrew Moore. The inspirational premiership Skipper stood tall in the final term, backing into a pack and plucking a courageous mark…
Box Hill All Stars revealed
In celebration of the 20-year anniversary since the Mustangs became the Hawks, the club has officially named the Box Hill Hawks All Stars team. The line up was revealed at the Presidents luncheon at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday afternoon, with several of the named players in attendance. 2013 premiership Coach Damian Carroll was…