Hawthorn Football Club and Box Hill Hawks have announced a three-year extension of their partnership, making it the longest running VFL-AFL alignment in history. Box Hill Hawks President, Ed Sill, announced the continued alignment at the VFL Season Launch on Tuesday night. “The alliance with Hawthorn is one of the most successful VFL/AFL partnerships in…
The Box Hill Hawks are set to kick off their 2019 campaign in a Grand Final re-match against Casey on Sunday. It was certainly a memorable day for Box Hill, the last official time the two teams met, as the Hawks dug deep to secure the club’s third VFL Premiership in a stirring 10-point victory….
Box Hill wrapped up its pre-season campaign on Saturday, defeating Werribee by 15 points at Avalon Airport Oval. Exceptionally blistery conditions ensured a low scoring affair, as the match proved to be an arm wrestle up until three-quarter-time. However, it was the Hawks who ultimately used the ball better in the pressure moments, with a…
Box Hill Coach Max Bailey says the side is ready for the challenge of a premiership defence in 2019. The Hawks will open their season against the Casey Demons at Box Hill City Oval this Sunday in what promises to be a fiery grand final re-match. Heading into his first season as senior coach, Bailey…
Box Hill Hawks recruit Nathan Mullenger-McHugh knows what it takes to make the highest level. And he’s desperate to give it another crack. Despite being moved on after two seasons at the Western Bulldogs, since being selected as their first pick in the 2016 Rookie Draft, the rangy tall believes he has received a new…
Box Hill is set to wrap up its pre-season when it takes on Werribee on Saturday. The Hawks will look to bounce back from last week’s 11-point defeat to Casey, and embark on their premiership-defending home and away campaign in winning form. Despite leading at half time, Box Hill was overrun by a Casey side…
The ripple effect of premiership success so often comes in the form of individual achievement. This notion has been apparent recently for Box Hill as the aftermath of its grand final win saw two of its listed players enter AFL systems within six months of climbing the VFL mountain. Hawthorn swooped on ruckman Ned Reeves…
The Box Hill Hawks are pleased to announce the signing of Mason DeWit for the 2019 VFL season. The youngster came across after a year at Frankston Football Club, with an eagerness to don the brown and gold. “[I was] ready to step it up a little bit more, so I thought I’d take up…
Box Hill has signed Connor Byrne for season 2019, with the midfielder coming across from VFL rivals Coburg. The 20-year-old brings impressive midfield capabilities to City Oval, with an ability to play in and around the clinches or on the wing. According to the youngster, his football strengths are his “spread” from the contest and…
Box Hill is excited to announce a new partnership with Bodyshop Paint Supplies Bayswater. The automotive spray painting and body supplies provider will support the Hawks throughout the 2019 season. Bodyshop joins Box Hill as its pre-season apparel partner, with the sponsor’s signage featuring across the back of the players’ and coaches’ training singlets and…
