Box Hill Hawks

I really enjoyed this on the Box Hill Hawks website:

http://www.boxhillhawks.com.au/news-read.aspx?NewsId=576

Congratulations to the Club for completing such a fantastic project. Reading that list of names certainly brought back some great memories.

I wonder how many other VFL CLubs have legends lockers in their players rooms?

Not too many I'll bet.

Check this out -

http://whitehorse-leader.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/have-your-say-bo…

With our only division 1 premiership having been won in the hideous Hawthorn pre-season lightning bolt design,(http://boxhillhawks.com.au/multimedia/photos.aspx?GalleryId=10)and now this, it's a strugle to maintain the enthusiasm!

Just thought I'd point out that while all other club boards have posts in the past 3 months it is 1 year today since there was a post here at the Box Hill board. And by the way that post was not initiated nor added to by any Mustang supports.

Come on boys and girls, get with the program.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25145282-19742…

HAWTHORN'S injury crisis has reached epic proportions, with the club including just one premiership player in the squad for its practice match against Adelaide tomorrow at Berri. The club's lengthy injury list, combined with the desire to rest several stars, means that only ruckman Brent Renouf will back up from last year's Grand Final.

The club will literally resemble VFL affiliate Box Hill, with seven non-AFL-listed players from the VFL side in the preliminary squad of 26 after the Hawks gained permission from the AFL and the Crows.

The Hawks have conceded they have an "extraordinary low level of player availability" and are almost certain to be under strength for Round 1 opponent Geelong.

Hey all . . . haven't been in for a while . . . pretty big summer in the VFL!!! Sadly, Kristian Height has stepped away from VFL footy, a real loss to Box Hill as his leadership on the field was first rate. He was holding it together last year . . . his played great contested footy, got nice and angry, and was a real general on the field. He really will be missed. We've recruited well, but losing Height and Nick Smith, both VFL representatives last year, really does even it all out. Anyway, this is from the Box Hill website.

Quote:HEIGHT CALLS IT A DAY Tuesday, 4 March 2008 Box Hill Hawks Football Club wishes to advise that Club Captain Kristan Height has decided to retire from VFL Football. Height, who has played 76 consecutive senior matches since joining in 2004, said the lack of desire and commitment to continue playing at the highest level was a contributing factor behind his decision. “I felt that it was the right decision to move on as I don’t have the motivation to give it my all both on and off the track… without that motivation it would be unfair to the club, my team mates and myself to continue,” said an emotional Height. “It was a decision that took me almost 5 months to decide on… I virtually quit last year but after hearing we had signed Barry Mitchell as head coach and picked up a few recruits, I thought I could find some fire in the belly to continue,” “After several weeks of training after Christmas, I realised that I had lost all desire to continue, even though training and the club environment had vastly improved from years before”. Height however was very optimistic about the clubs’ future this season and beyond “I think its going to be an exciting year for the Hawks. Barry Mitchell as coach was a great get for Box Hill and with several senior recruits also joining the club, and some other players at having ripping pre seasons, I expect Box Hill to at least make the finals if not win it,” he continued. “I would like to thank all the supporters and staff of Box Hill Hawks that have been great to me during my time at the club. I have made some life long friends during my time and seen some players really improve their footy, and in some cases even get drafted,” “I wish the club and players well for the rest of this year and again thank everyone who has helped me during my time at Box Hill Hawks”. Some of Height’s many highlights at VFL level included the 2004 Finals Series, finishing Runner-Up in 2004 & 2005 for Box Hill's Col Austen Trophy, as well as his fulfilling his childhood dream of representing Victoria (2005 and 2007). We thank Kristan for his loyalty over the past four years (two as Captain) and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Quote:MORRELL JOINS HAWKS Tuesday, 27 November 2007 The Box Hill Hawks Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Digby Morrell to its playing roster for the 2008 VFL season. Morrell, 28, spent the last two seasons with Carlton's affiliate the Northern Bullants and despite an injury plagued 2007 season, is looking for a fresh start in the new year. "I'm really excited to be at Box Hill," said Morrell. "I think there's a lot of grounds for improvement at the club as they've gone out and got a great coach and are recruiting really well," "Along with the ongoing improvement of the Hawthorn kids, it should be an exciting year and a sucessful year," "I'm just looking forward to getting fully fit and playing my part in the team after a frustrating year with injuries last season". Morrell was recruited from West Perth by the Kangaroos in 2001 where he spent three seasons (40 games / 47 goals) before being traded for Carlton. He then spent 2004-2005 under Denis Pagan (32 games / 12 goals) before being delisted and joining the Bullants. Morrell is the second big name signing for the club for 2008 after it acquired former Hawk, Steve Kenna, from South Adelaide last month.

Great work down there at City Oval! If we can hold the young list together, the experience of Morrell, Kenna, Height, Nick Smith, Cam Hunter and Dave King if he can get fit will be invaluable to the younger fellas coming through. Will Cookie look elswhere though with the signing of a key forward? Hope not, had a bad year but has plenty to offer, and he's a character! Welcome aboard Diggers!

It is my understanding that the Box Hill Hawks will name Barry Mitchell as the new coach of the club. It is due to be announced later today.

100 Games Presentation - Matt Ball Most votes in Liston - Beau Muston Outstanding Service to Club - Russell Firth Best Clubman - Anthony Marguccio Best Team Man - Kristen Height Most Courageous - Ryan Breese Most improved - Rich Eva Seniors Leading Goalkicker - Matt Little Reserves Leading gaolkicker - Kurt Batt Best First Year Player - Rhys O'Sullivan Trainers Award - Cam Pedersen Reserves B&F Winner - Luke Barker (77) Runner-up - Micah Buchanan (75) Seniors B&F Winner - Nick Smith (86) Runner-up - Matthew Ball (63) - in half a season! Josh Thurgood (61) third place.

Box Hill Hawks Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Steve Kenna for the next two seasons. Kenna, 25, spent the last three seasons in the SANFL with South Adelaide where he established himself as a standout midfielder/small forward finishing runner-up in the prestigious Magarey Medal in 2006. He joined South Adelaide in 2005 after one season at AFL club Carlton after being drafted from Box Hill Hawks after the 2003 VFL season. In his one year with the Hawks, Kenna played in all 22 matches including the VFL Grand Final, won the club’s Best first Year Player Award and was the Leading Goal Kicker with 45 goals. Kenna is a welcome addition to the young Hawks list and is delighted to be joining the club which gave him the opportunity to play at the highest level. “I am very happy to be back playing at the club where I enjoyed great success,” Kenna said. “In my one year, I had a really enjoyable season…. It is a great club, with a great atmosphere and great people and it was the only club I really wanted to play for ,” he said. Kenna now joins his team mates in waiting for the announcement of the new senior coach.

News story just broken by Paul Amy on the VFL Hour on 1116 SEN. Damien Christensen has resigned as coach of Box Hill Hawks after 2 seasons.