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Bullants blown away

By administrator July 20, 2008

From the Sunday Age
Reported by Michael Sharkie


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BOX HILL made amends for recent losses when it recorded its third win of the year in trying conditions at Preston yesterday, defeating the Northern Bullants by 36 points, 13.14 (92) to 7.14 (56)

Kicking with the aid of a strong end-to-end wind, Box Hill was quick out of the blocks and took a 37-point lead at the quarter-time break. The Bullants found it exceptionally hard kicking against the wind, but made good use of the gale in the second quarter.

Thanks to some brilliant ruck work from Sam Jacobs, the Bullants managed to keep the ball in their forward 50 for the majority of the quarter, but were wasteful with their shots on goal. Steven Browne and Darren Pfeiffer were excellent around the stoppages while Jarrod Bannister and David Teague were also useful contributors. The Hawks managed one goal and two behinds against the wind, almost mirroring their opponent's first-quarter effort, but still held an eight-point lead at half-time.

Defeat and injuries deepen Box Hill's gloom

By administrator May 19, 2008
Photo: John DoneganFrom The Age
Reported by Carley Jellet

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BOX HILL'S horror start to the season continued when the Hawks slumped to their seventh straight loss, against Port Melbourne, 21.14 (140) to 13.14 (92).

The 48-point defeat was made worse by an injury to young Hawthorn-listed player Cameron Stokes, who ended the match on the bench after injuring his hamstring during the third quarter.

Stokes was among Box Hill's best until he was hurt and looked a likely replacement for Hawthorn's Brent Guerra, who will also be sidelined, because of a hamstring complaint.

Coach Barry Mitchell was pleased with Stokes' game before the injury setback. "Probably our best player, Stokes; I think he kicked three goals and did his hammy," Mitchell said.

Alister Neville sure Hawks can soar

By administrator May 17, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by Chris Mitchell

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BOX Hill captain Alister Neville has implored his teammates to keep the faith, despite the club's winless start to the season.
 
The 22-year-old, who returned to the Hawks this season after two years at Coburg, is desperate to taste his first win as skipper against Port Melbourne at Box Hill City Oval tomorrow.

"The most disappointing thing was early in the year we weren't putting in the effort," Neville said.

"Since Sandringham (in Round 4) we have been having a good go with our attack on the ball and our decision-making is getting better.

"Even though we haven't won, we realise we are improving. By no means is anyone pulling their hair out."

Neville, who is juggling football with his fifth and final year of a commerce engineering degree at Melbourne Uni, has played mainly in the backline this season after establishing himself as a midfielder

Box Hill City Oval set for revamp

By administrator May 14, 2008
From the Whitehorse Leader
Reported by Jon Ryan
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A MAJOR $2 million revamp of the Box Hill City Oval can go ahead after a budget boost from the State Government.

Sports Minister James Merlino visited the oval last week to announce $600,000 would be put towards the project, which would provide a covered spectators area, improved coaches' boxes, a new canteen and an upgraded cricket pavilion.

Mr Merlino, a "mad-keen" Hawks fan, said the investment would make Box Hill an economically sound club that could provide a pathway for junior players to progress through the ranks.

"This is not just beneficial for the football club or the cricket club this is going to be beneficial for youngsters right across the region," he said.

Box Hill wastes chances

By administrator April 09, 2008
Picture: Mark FreckerFrom the Whitehorse Leader
Reported by Chris Vernuccio

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BOX Hill football manager Greg Boxall blamed poor disposal and wasteful goal-kicking for a VFL loss the Hawks should have avoided.

The Hawks, despite having a whopping 75 more disposals, lost to the Tasmania Devils, 13.10 (88) to 12.13 (85), at Box Hill City Oval on Sunday.

The home side led by 17 points at half-time but was unable to push on in the second half.

However, the half-time margin should have been more as the Hawks kicked an appalling 1.9 before getting their act together with six consecutive goals leading into the main break.

Although the Hawks continued to dominate possession, their skills let them down.

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