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🏏 BENNY’S BIG BASH - T20 CHARITY MATCH 🏏

We’re pleased to announce that the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club and the Notting Hill Brandon Park Cricket Club are joining forces to host a Charity T20 cricket match to honour our much loved friend and team mate Ben Austin.

We invite you to join us on Sunday 8th of February at Columbia Reserve, Wheelers Hill from 1pm to 5pm as we come together to support the Austin family.

The day will be about more than cricket, the sport that Benny dearly loved — it will be about connection, remembrance, community, and giving back.

Alongside the T20 match, there will be special guests, activities, games, and entertainment for all ages, making it a great day out for families, friends, and supporters.

All funds raised on the day will go towards supporting the Austin family as they build a foundation in Ben's name that will support grieving families and provide sporting opportunities for their siblings, following the loss of a school age child.

Every bit of support — whether you’re playing, watching, donating, or just sharing this post — truly makes a difference.

If anyone has any questions, would like to contribute or be involved, please contact Chris Hipwell on 0499 923 309 or email Chris.hipwell@hotmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

🏏 BENNY’S BIG BASH - T20 CHARITY MATCH 🏏

We’re pleased to announce that the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club and the Notting Hill Brandon Park Cricket Club are joining forces to host a Charity T20 cricket match to honour our much loved friend and team mate Ben Austin.

We invite you to join us on Sunday 8th of February at Columbia Reserve, Wheelers Hill from 1pm to 5pm as we come together to support the Austin family.

The day will be about more than cricket, the sport that Benny dearly loved — it will be about connection, remembrance, community, and giving back.

Alongside the T20 match, there will be special guests, activities, games, and entertainment for all ages, making it a great day out for families, friends, and supporters.

All funds raised on the day will go towards supporting the Austin family as they build a foundation in Ben's name that will support grieving families and provide sporting opportunities for their siblings, following the loss of a school age child.

Every bit of support — whether you’re playing, watching, donating, or just sharing this post — truly makes a difference.

If anyone has any questions, would like to contribute or be involved, please contact Chris Hipwell on 0499 923 309 or email Chris.hipwell@hotmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

Early bird registrations are closing soon
Be quick, offer ends 31st January

The Waverley Park Hawks will be fielding teams for girls and boys from Under 8's to Under 18's.

The Early Bird registration fee is $255, made up of $195 WPH club fee + $60 SMJFL affiliation fee. Your registration fee includes a FREE training t-shirt, yearbook and use of a playing jumper, to be returned at the end of the season.

In 2026, the WP Hawks are offering FREE* registration for all U8 to U9 male and U8 to U11 female players who are NEW to the club (*SMJFL affiliation fee of $60 still applies). Please contact Felicity Regan on registrar@wphawks.org.au to receive your unique discount code before registering via PlayHQ.

The club is also offering a 20% discount on club registration fees for all siblings of registered players. which reduces the fee per child to $216 ($156 club fee + $60 SMJFL fee). The discount will be automatically applied to subsequent player registrations made by the same account holder in Play HQ.

Eligible families can also apply for a $200 Get Active Kids Voucher and use them at the club without having to worry about upfront costs. The Waverley Park Hawks Provider number is 3287638. Voucher numbers can be added at the bottom of the checkout page upon registration.

https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/
Or link 🔗 in bio

To find out more about our great Club, please visit

https://www.wphawks.org.au
Or 🔗 in bio

To go straight to the registration platform and sign up, please visit

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ed4b2f
Or link 🔗 in bio

Information regarding pre-season training will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our socials.

We can't wait to have you on board this season!

Early bird registrations are closing soon
Be quick, offer ends 31st January

The Waverley Park Hawks will be fielding teams for girls and boys from Under 8's to Under 18's.

The Early Bird registration fee is $255, made up of $195 WPH club fee + $60 SMJFL affiliation fee. Your registration fee includes a FREE training t-shirt, yearbook and use of a playing jumper, to be returned at the end of the season.

In 2026, the WP Hawks are offering FREE* registration for all U8 to U9 male and U8 to U11 female players who are NEW to the club (*SMJFL affiliation fee of $60 still applies). Please contact Felicity Regan on registrar@wphawks.org.au to receive your unique discount code before registering via PlayHQ.

The club is also offering a 20% discount on club registration fees for all siblings of registered players. which reduces the fee per child to $216 ($156 club fee + $60 SMJFL fee). The discount will be automatically applied to subsequent player registrations made by the same account holder in Play HQ.

Eligible families can also apply for a $200 Get Active Kids Voucher and use them at the club without having to worry about upfront costs. The Waverley Park Hawks Provider number is 3287638. Voucher numbers can be added at the bottom of the checkout page upon registration.

https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/
Or link 🔗 in bio

To find out more about our great Club, please visit

https://www.wphawks.org.au
Or 🔗 in bio

To go straight to the registration platform and sign up, please visit

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ed4b2f
Or link 🔗 in bio

Information regarding pre-season training will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our socials.

We can't wait to have you on board this season!

PRE SEASON TRAINING HAS KICKED OFF!

For some of our teams, pre season training has already commenced and we’re getting into the swings of things early to get a head start on the 2026 season. The kids are keen and ready to go and are looking forward to a stellar year!

The rest of our teams will commence in the coming weeks and our U8-U10 teams will be starting in March. Days and times will have been communicated by your coaches but if you are unsure, please feel to reach out to the club and we’ll give you the info you need.

We are also looking to recruit more players so please feel free to bring a friend to training with you so they can get a feel of our great club.

A reminder, if you haven’t registered, our early bird registration is still in effect and you can sign up for the 2026 season at discounted prices.

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ed4b2f
or link 🔗 in bio

GO HAWKS!
🟤🟡🟤🟡

PRE SEASON TRAINING HAS KICKED OFF!

For some of our teams, pre season training has already commenced and we’re getting into the swings of things early to get a head start on the 2026 season. The kids are keen and ready to go and are looking forward to a stellar year!

The rest of our teams will commence in the coming weeks and our U8-U10 teams will be starting in March. Days and times will have been communicated by your coaches but if you are unsure, please feel to reach out to the club and we’ll give you the info you need.

We are also looking to recruit more players so please feel free to bring a friend to training with you so they can get a feel of our great club.

A reminder, if you haven’t registered, our early bird registration is still in effect and you can sign up for the 2026 season at discounted prices.

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ed4b2f
or link 🔗 in bio

GO HAWKS!
🟤🟡🟤🟡

The Waverley Park Hawks JFC wish all of our wonderful community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

See you in 2026!
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The Waverley Park Hawks JFC wish all of our wonderful community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

See you in 2026!
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The Waverley Park Hawks JFC is delighted to announce a further two coaching appointments for the 2026 season.

U16 Boys - Peter Ryan

U16 Girls - Seb Schenk

We are thrilled to welcome Peter and Seb to the coaching team for the 2026 season!

Please join us in congratulating them both
👏👏👏

GO HAWKS
🟤🟡🟤🟡

The Waverley Park Hawks JFC is delighted to announce a further two coaching appointments for the 2026 season.

U16 Boys - Peter Ryan

U16 Girls - Seb Schenk

We are thrilled to welcome Peter and Seb to the coaching team for the 2026 season!

Please join us in congratulating them both
👏👏👏

GO HAWKS
🟤🟡🟤🟡

The Waverley Park Hawks JFC is delighted to announce the following coaching appointments for the 2026 season.

U9 Mixed Jamil Tye

U10 Mixed Nick Ignatenko

U11 Mixed Troy Ternes

U12 Mixed Glen Cochrane

U13 Boys Gary Georgios

U15 Boys Ben Phibbs

U15 Girls Ryan Flack

U17.5 Boys Andre Wyllie

U18 Girls Chris Hipwell

We are thrilled to welcome some new faces to the coaching ranks and are stoked to have some wonderful coaches back on board next season.

The selection process is still underway for the remaining age groups and those appointments will be announced in due course.

Please join us in congratulating our amazing Coaches for next year 👏👏👏

GO HAWKS
🟤🟡🟤🟡

The Waverley Park Hawks JFC is delighted to announce the following coaching appointments for the 2026 season.

U9 Mixed Jamil Tye

U10 Mixed Nick Ignatenko

U11 Mixed Troy Ternes

U12 Mixed Glen Cochrane

U13 Boys Gary Georgios

U15 Boys Ben Phibbs

U15 Girls Ryan Flack

U17.5 Boys Andre Wyllie

U18 Girls Chris Hipwell

We are thrilled to welcome some new faces to the coaching ranks and are stoked to have some wonderful coaches back on board next season.

The selection process is still underway for the remaining age groups and those appointments will be announced in due course.

Please join us in congratulating our amazing Coaches for next year 👏👏👏

GO HAWKS
🟤🟡🟤🟡

Head to Grill'd Knox and help our club WIN!

For the month of December, simply buy a burger at Grill’d Knox, grab a token and pop it in our Local Matters Waverley Park Hawks jar at the counter.

Local Matters is a way of giving back to the communities Grill'd is part of, right around Australia. Every month, each restaurant splits $500 between three groups doing amazing work in the community —and that’s where YOUR vote counts !

It's the yummiest way to support our club— eat well, feel good, and help us take the win!

🟤🟡🟤🟡

Head to Grill'd Knox and help our club WIN!

For the month of December, simply buy a burger at Grill’d Knox, grab a token and pop it in our Local Matters Waverley Park Hawks jar at the counter.

Local Matters is a way of giving back to the communities Grill'd is part of, right around Australia. Every month, each restaurant splits $500 between three groups doing amazing work in the community —and that’s where YOUR vote counts !

It's the yummiest way to support our club— eat well, feel good, and help us take the win!

🟤🟡🟤🟡

Today we farewell Ben Austin.
11am, Junction Oval.

Gates open at 10am and the service will commence promptly at 11am.

The family has requested no flowers. Should you wish to honour Ben’s memory, please consider making a donation to his fundraiser instead.

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

Following the memorial service, The Waverley Park Hawks JFC invites all friends and families from our community to attend a celebration of life for Ben.

Please join us from 1pm in The Courtyard room at the Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill.
All welcome. Drinks at bar prices.

🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

Today we farewell Ben Austin.
11am, Junction Oval.

Gates open at 10am and the service will commence promptly at 11am.

The family has requested no flowers. Should you wish to honour Ben’s memory, please consider making a donation to his fundraiser instead.

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

Following the memorial service, The Waverley Park Hawks JFC invites all friends and families from our community to attend a celebration of life for Ben.

Please join us from 1pm in The Courtyard room at the Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill.
All welcome. Drinks at bar prices.

🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

A reminder that Ben’s Memorial Service is this coming Thursday at 11am, Junction Oval.

Gates open at 10am and the service will commence promptly at 11am.

The family has requested no flowers. Should you wish to honour Ben’s memory, please consider making a donation to his fundraiser instead.

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

Following the memorial service, The Waverley Park Hawks JFC invites all friends and families from our community to attend a celebration of life for Ben.

Please join us from 1pm in The Courtyard room at the Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill.
All welcome. Drinks at bar prices.

A reminder that Ben’s Memorial Service is this coming Thursday at 11am, Junction Oval.

Gates open at 10am and the service will commence promptly at 11am.

The family has requested no flowers. Should you wish to honour Ben’s memory, please consider making a donation to his fundraiser instead.

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

Following the memorial service, The Waverley Park Hawks JFC invites all friends and families from our community to attend a celebration of life for Ben.

Please join us from 1pm in The Courtyard room at the Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill.
All welcome. Drinks at bar prices.

A reminder that our AGM is on tonight, and with it comes an important call for help to ensure the ongoing success of the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club.

In recent years, our Committee has been run largely by parents of players in the older age groups. As many of those players finish their junior careers, it is time for some long-serving parents to step back. This season only operated thanks to several committee members taking on multiple roles—something that is not sustainable. With more long-term members finishing up this year, we are now looking for the next wave of parents to help keep our great club thriving.

We currently have several major Committee roles vacant, including President and VP Football Administration, and we will also need a Canteen Manager for the 2026 season. There are also a number of non-committee positions that require some pre-season preparation but then only 1–2 hours per week during the season. These include roles such as Administration Assistant, Club Statistician, Team Manager Coordinator, Grounds or Equipment Manager, and After-Match Coordinator.

If you and your kids love our club, we encourage you to consider taking on a Committee role or supporting the club in one of the smaller positions. The more people who step forward, the more manageable the workload becomes for everyone.

The link to nominate for a role is here

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

Or link 🔗 in bio

Role Descriptions can be found here

https://6c28af95-8c28-46e5-aae4-4718549bf271.filesusr.com/ugd/f9ce32_9aacfddc69c8403abd800c4de73090b8.pdf

Or link 🔗 in bio

A reminder that our AGM is on tonight, and with it comes an important call for help to ensure the ongoing success of the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club.

In recent years, our Committee has been run largely by parents of players in the older age groups. As many of those players finish their junior careers, it is time for some long-serving parents to step back. This season only operated thanks to several committee members taking on multiple roles—something that is not sustainable. With more long-term members finishing up this year, we are now looking for the next wave of parents to help keep our great club thriving.

We currently have several major Committee roles vacant, including President and VP Football Administration, and we will also need a Canteen Manager for the 2026 season. There are also a number of non-committee positions that require some pre-season preparation but then only 1–2 hours per week during the season. These include roles such as Administration Assistant, Club Statistician, Team Manager Coordinator, Grounds or Equipment Manager, and After-Match Coordinator.

If you and your kids love our club, we encourage you to consider taking on a Committee role or supporting the club in one of the smaller positions. The more people who step forward, the more manageable the workload becomes for everyone.

The link to nominate for a role is here

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

Or link 🔗 in bio

Role Descriptions can be found here

https://6c28af95-8c28-46e5-aae4-4718549bf271.filesusr.com/ugd/f9ce32_9aacfddc69c8403abd800c4de73090b8.pdf

Or link 🔗 in bio

🟡🟤Tomorrow NIGHT🟡🟤

Waverley Park Hawks 2025 AGM 🦅

What a fantastic season we’ve had! As the 2025 Committee, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting— a time to reflect on the year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to 2026.

📅 Monday 17th November 2025
🕢 7pm for 7.30pm start – 9.00pm
📍 Columbia Park Club Rooms
☕ Light refreshments provided

All members are encouraged to attend.
At the AGM, all Committee and certain club roles will be declared vacant, and members in attendance will be required to elect the 2026 committee.

Our club depends on the amazing support of volunteers — if you’ve ever thought about helping, now’s the time!

Here’s the form if you’d like to nominate for a role

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

If you would like any further information please reach out to Adrienne, De’arne or Mick

🟡🟤Tomorrow NIGHT🟡🟤

Waverley Park Hawks 2025 AGM 🦅

What a fantastic season we’ve had! As the 2025 Committee, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting— a time to reflect on the year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to 2026.

📅 Monday 17th November 2025
🕢 7pm for 7.30pm start – 9.00pm
📍 Columbia Park Club Rooms
☕ Light refreshments provided

All members are encouraged to attend.
At the AGM, all Committee and certain club roles will be declared vacant, and members in attendance will be required to elect the 2026 committee.

Our club depends on the amazing support of volunteers — if you’ve ever thought about helping, now’s the time!

Here’s the form if you’d like to nominate for a role

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

If you would like any further information please reach out to Adrienne, De’arne or Mick

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Ben Austin at Junction Oval, St Kilda on Thursday 20th November at 11am. A private burial will follow.

Further to the invitation last week, we advise our members that there is limited to no parking at Junction Oval. As it will be quite busy, we ask that you instead choose public transportation or car pooling to get you there. The memorial will start promptly at 11am.

The family have also requested no flowers please. If you are wishing to honour Ben’s memory, please consider a donation to Ben’s fundraiser in lieu of flowers.

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Ben Austin at Junction Oval, St Kilda on Thursday 20th November at 11am. A private burial will follow.

Further to the invitation last week, we advise our members that there is limited to no parking at Junction Oval. As it will be quite busy, we ask that you instead choose public transportation or car pooling to get you there. The memorial will start promptly at 11am.

The family have also requested no flowers please. If you are wishing to honour Ben’s memory, please consider a donation to Ben’s fundraiser in lieu of flowers.

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

The Waverley Park Hawks JFC invites all friends and families from our community to attend a celebration of life for Ben Austin following his memorial service on Thursday 20 November.

Please join us from 1pm in The Courtyard room at the Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill.
All welcome. Drinks at bar prices.

Mick Mastromanno
President

The Waverley Park Hawks JFC invites all friends and families from our community to attend a celebration of life for Ben Austin following his memorial service on Thursday 20 November.

Please join us from 1pm in The Courtyard room at the Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill.
All welcome. Drinks at bar prices.

Mick Mastromanno
President

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Ben Austin at Junction Oval, St Kilda on Thursday 20th November at 11am. A private burial will follow.

The family would love to see as many Hawks members as possible there to farewell Ben and you are invited to wear your Hawks colours in honour of him.

Our club will be organising a small function after the funeral, further details to follow.

For those wishing to view the livestream please follow directions via the following link: https://www.vividstream.com.au/live/ben-austin

Link 🔗 in bio

🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Ben Austin at Junction Oval, St Kilda on Thursday 20th November at 11am. A private burial will follow.

The family would love to see as many Hawks members as possible there to farewell Ben and you are invited to wear your Hawks colours in honour of him.

Our club will be organising a small function after the funeral, further details to follow.

For those wishing to view the livestream please follow directions via the following link: https://www.vividstream.com.au/live/ben-austin

Link 🔗 in bio

🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

Registrations are now open for the 2026 season!

The Waverley Park Hawks will be fielding teams for girls and boys from Under 8's to Under 18's.

The Early Bird registration fee is $255, made up of $195 WPH club fee + $60 SMJFL affiliation fee. Your registration fee includes a FREE training t-shirt, yearbook and use of a playing jumper, to be returned at the end of the season.

In 2026, the WP Hawks are offering FREE* registration for all U8 to U9 male and U8 to U11 female players who are NEW to the club (*SMJFL affiliation fee of $60 still applies). Please contact Felicity Regan on registrar@wphawks.org.au to receive your unique discount code before registering via PlayHQ.

The club is also offering a 20% discount on club registration fees for all siblings of registered players. which reduces the fee per child to $216 ($156 club fee + $60 SMJFL fee). The discount will be automatically applied to subsequent player registrations made by the same account holder in Play HQ.

Eligible families can also apply for a $200 Get Active Kids Voucher and use them at the club without having to worry about upfront costs. The Waverley Park Hawks Provider number is 3287638. Voucher numbers can be added at the bottom of the checkout page upon registration.

Voucher registration closes on NOV 13 at 10am so you’ll need to hurry if you haven’t already registered for this program.

To see if you are eligible or to apply for the vouchers, please visit

https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/
or link 🔗 in bio

To find out more about our great Club, please visit

https://www.wphawks.org.au
or link 🔗 in bio

To go straight to the registration platform and sign up, please visit

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ed4b2f
or link 🔗 in bio

Information regarding pre-season training will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our socials.

We can't wait to see you in 2026!

Registrations are now open for the 2026 season!

The Waverley Park Hawks will be fielding teams for girls and boys from Under 8's to Under 18's.

The Early Bird registration fee is $255, made up of $195 WPH club fee + $60 SMJFL affiliation fee. Your registration fee includes a FREE training t-shirt, yearbook and use of a playing jumper, to be returned at the end of the season.

In 2026, the WP Hawks are offering FREE* registration for all U8 to U9 male and U8 to U11 female players who are NEW to the club (*SMJFL affiliation fee of $60 still applies). Please contact Felicity Regan on registrar@wphawks.org.au to receive your unique discount code before registering via PlayHQ.

The club is also offering a 20% discount on club registration fees for all siblings of registered players. which reduces the fee per child to $216 ($156 club fee + $60 SMJFL fee). The discount will be automatically applied to subsequent player registrations made by the same account holder in Play HQ.

Eligible families can also apply for a $200 Get Active Kids Voucher and use them at the club without having to worry about upfront costs. The Waverley Park Hawks Provider number is 3287638. Voucher numbers can be added at the bottom of the checkout page upon registration.

Voucher registration closes on NOV 13 at 10am so you’ll need to hurry if you haven’t already registered for this program.

To see if you are eligible or to apply for the vouchers, please visit

https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/
or link 🔗 in bio

To find out more about our great Club, please visit

https://www.wphawks.org.au
or link 🔗 in bio

To go straight to the registration platform and sign up, please visit

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ed4b2f
or link 🔗 in bio

Information regarding pre-season training will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our socials.

We can't wait to see you in 2026!

Waverley Park Hawks 2025 AGM 🦅

What a fantastic season we’ve had! As the 2025 Committee, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting— a time to reflect on the year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to 2026.

📅 Monday 17th November 2025
🕢 7.30pm – 9.00pm
📍 Columbia Park Club Rooms
☕ Light refreshments provided

All members are encouraged to attend.
At the AGM, all Committee and certain club roles will be declared vacant, and members in attendance will be required to elect the 2026 committee.

Our club depends on the amazing support of volunteers — if you’ve ever thought about helping, now’s the time!

Here’s the form if you’d like to nominate for a role

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

If you would like any further information please reach out to Adrienne, De’arne or Mick

Waverley Park Hawks 2025 AGM 🦅

What a fantastic season we’ve had! As the 2025 Committee, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting— a time to reflect on the year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to 2026.

📅 Monday 17th November 2025
🕢 7.30pm – 9.00pm
📍 Columbia Park Club Rooms
☕ Light refreshments provided

All members are encouraged to attend.
At the AGM, all Committee and certain club roles will be declared vacant, and members in attendance will be required to elect the 2026 committee.

Our club depends on the amazing support of volunteers — if you’ve ever thought about helping, now’s the time!

Here’s the form if you’d like to nominate for a role

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

If you would like any further information please reach out to Adrienne, De’arne or Mick

Message from our President -

Hi Hawks Families

I have spoken to the Austin family this morning, and they wanted to express their gratitude for the outstanding support that our club and the wider community has provided during these tragic times. The family is blown away from the support for Ben across the whole country and that they are drawing strength from the love and care that is being shown towards their boy Benny.

I assured Ben's dad Jace this morning that our club will never forget Benny. He will always be in our hearts and his story will be told to generations of Hawks kids and families forever.

As you may be aware, our club established a Go Fund Me page with Ferntree Gully Cricket Club to raise money for the family. An earlier fund was also setup by one of Ben's team mates, Dylan Mitchell and Shanae Veal. I am so proud to report to you that between the two funds, we are rapidly approaching the $100k mark which is absolutely unbelievable.

Whilst no amount of money can bring Ben back to his family and friends, the sheer weight of donations shows the love that ours and the wider community feel for Ben. I have spent time scrolling through the donors and our mighty club is so well represented. There are many families who have made large contributions that are so valued.

What I am super proud of is the many younger members of our community (our players and Ben's friends) who have donated themselves from their own funds. Ben would be absolutely chuffed that so many people love him. We hear so much negativity sometimes about the youth of today, but our kids do themselves proud and are credit to you all.

On behalf of our Committee and Members, thank you so much for your donations, kind words, messages and phone calls. I know that we are all feeling sad at this terrible time, but our community will continue to rally and support Ben's memory and family.

Thanks again for your love and support.

Mick Mastromanno
President
Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club

Message from our President -

Hi Hawks Families

I have spoken to the Austin family this morning, and they wanted to express their gratitude for the outstanding support that our club and the wider community has provided during these tragic times. The family is blown away from the support for Ben across the whole country and that they are drawing strength from the love and care that is being shown towards their boy Benny.

I assured Ben's dad Jace this morning that our club will never forget Benny. He will always be in our hearts and his story will be told to generations of Hawks kids and families forever.

As you may be aware, our club established a Go Fund Me page with Ferntree Gully Cricket Club to raise money for the family. An earlier fund was also setup by one of Ben's team mates, Dylan Mitchell and Shanae Veal. I am so proud to report to you that between the two funds, we are rapidly approaching the $100k mark which is absolutely unbelievable.

Whilst no amount of money can bring Ben back to his family and friends, the sheer weight of donations shows the love that ours and the wider community feel for Ben. I have spent time scrolling through the donors and our mighty club is so well represented. There are many families who have made large contributions that are so valued.

What I am super proud of is the many younger members of our community (our players and Ben's friends) who have donated themselves from their own funds. Ben would be absolutely chuffed that so many people love him. We hear so much negativity sometimes about the youth of today, but our kids do themselves proud and are credit to you all.

On behalf of our Committee and Members, thank you so much for your donations, kind words, messages and phone calls. I know that we are all feeling sad at this terrible time, but our community will continue to rally and support Ben's memory and family.

Thanks again for your love and support.

Mick Mastromanno
President
Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club

The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club along with the Waverley Park Hawks JFC have jointly set up a fundraiser to support the Austin family with the sudden passing of their beloved Ben.

Our two clubs are coming together to provide whatever the family needs during this time and we welcome any donations big or small to help them along the way.

What happened to Ben was sad for everyone involved and we are keen to assist the Austin family as much as we can.

All funds will be donated directly to the family

Link in bio 🔗

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

Vale Benny Austin
🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

Thank you
Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and
Waverley Park Hawks JFC

The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club along with the Waverley Park Hawks JFC have jointly set up a fundraiser to support the Austin family with the sudden passing of their beloved Ben.

Our two clubs are coming together to provide whatever the family needs during this time and we welcome any donations big or small to help them along the way.

What happened to Ben was sad for everyone involved and we are keen to assist the Austin family as much as we can.

All funds will be donated directly to the family

Link in bio 🔗

https://gofund.me/441f99be5

Vale Benny Austin
🕊️💛🤎💛🤎🕊️

Thank you
Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and
Waverley Park Hawks JFC

It is with great sadness that The Waverley Park Hawks JFC announce the passing of one of our beloved senior players, Ben Austin.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Austin family during this difficult time and send all our love to Jace, Tracey, Cooper and Zach.

Our thoughts are also with Ben’s teammates, in both football and cricket, his extended family, friends and schoolmates at the Rowville Sports Academy.

Ben was a kind, respectful, popular and much loved player at our club. He supported his team mates and was a support to all of the kids that he played with. He had a wide network of great friends who will miss him dearly. Ben loved the Hawks and played over 100 games for our club, he was a true Hawks man who was universally loved by the players, coaches and parents. This culminated in him winning the Runner Up Best and Fairest and Best Finals Player in 2025.

We will miss him immensely in seasons to come. Our club and community have lost a truly great young person who was developing into a fine young adult and his loss will be felt keenly by our club for many years to come.

Ben was not only a fantastic footballer, he was also an exceptional cricketer, playing for the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and Rowville Sports Academy in their Senior Cricket team. He was a wonderful all round athlete and loved by all who knew him.

We will keep our community informed of funeral arrangements and how we can support Ben's family and friends in these difficult days ahead. We will also announce in time about how we can remember and honour Ben's contribution, example and legacy that he set for the rest of the club to follow.

We would also like to let our community know that our Child Support Officer Kristine is available if any of our members require further support or help to access services.

Our Incident Officer Amy is also a counsellor and works for headspace and is available to take calls from parents or kids if they need to speak to someone.

You can access this link for further resources:
https://griefline.org.au/get-help/

Rest In Peace Ben 🕊️
💛🤎💛🤎

It is with great sadness that The Waverley Park Hawks JFC announce the passing of one of our beloved senior players, Ben Austin.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Austin family during this difficult time and send all our love to Jace, Tracey, Cooper and Zach.

Our thoughts are also with Ben’s teammates, in both football and cricket, his extended family, friends and schoolmates at the Rowville Sports Academy.

Ben was a kind, respectful, popular and much loved player at our club. He supported his team mates and was a support to all of the kids that he played with. He had a wide network of great friends who will miss him dearly. Ben loved the Hawks and played over 100 games for our club, he was a true Hawks man who was universally loved by the players, coaches and parents. This culminated in him winning the Runner Up Best and Fairest and Best Finals Player in 2025.

We will miss him immensely in seasons to come. Our club and community have lost a truly great young person who was developing into a fine young adult and his loss will be felt keenly by our club for many years to come.

Ben was not only a fantastic footballer, he was also an exceptional cricketer, playing for the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and Rowville Sports Academy in their Senior Cricket team. He was a wonderful all round athlete and loved by all who knew him.

We will keep our community informed of funeral arrangements and how we can support Ben's family and friends in these difficult days ahead. We will also announce in time about how we can remember and honour Ben's contribution, example and legacy that he set for the rest of the club to follow.

We would also like to let our community know that our Child Support Officer Kristine is available if any of our members require further support or help to access services.

Our Incident Officer Amy is also a counsellor and works for headspace and is available to take calls from parents or kids if they need to speak to someone.

You can access this link for further resources:
https://griefline.org.au/get-help/

Rest In Peace Ben 🕊️
💛🤎💛🤎

Waverley Park Hawks 2025 AGM 🦅

What a fantastic season we’ve had! As the 2025 Committee, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting— a time to reflect on the year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to 2026.

📅 Monday 17th November 2025
🕢 7.30pm – 9.00pm
📍 Columbia Park Club Rooms
☕ Light refreshments provided

All members are encouraged to attend.
At the AGM, all Committee and certain club roles will be declared vacant, and members in attendance will be required to elect the 2026 committee.

Our club depends on the amazing support of volunteers — if you’ve ever thought about helping, now’s the time!

Here’s the form if you’d like to nominate for a role

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

If you would like any further information please reach out to Adrienne, De’arne or Mick

Waverley Park Hawks 2025 AGM 🦅

What a fantastic season we’ve had! As the 2025 Committee, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting— a time to reflect on the year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to 2026.

📅 Monday 17th November 2025
🕢 7.30pm – 9.00pm
📍 Columbia Park Club Rooms
☕ Light refreshments provided

All members are encouraged to attend.
At the AGM, all Committee and certain club roles will be declared vacant, and members in attendance will be required to elect the 2026 committee.

Our club depends on the amazing support of volunteers — if you’ve ever thought about helping, now’s the time!

Here’s the form if you’d like to nominate for a role

https://form.fillout.com/t/3Rc6pFd2Kyus

If you would like any further information please reach out to Adrienne, De’arne or Mick

The 2025 SMJFL League Presentation Awards Night were held last Sunday evening.

The Waverley Park Hawks were very well represented this season with FOUR players awarded the Best and Fairest for their divisions in 2025, a massive achievement!!

Please join us in congratulating our award winners

U11 Mixed Div 6
Reed Bowey
Runner Up

U12 Mixed Div 5
Jackson Sketcher
Winner

U14 Girls Div 1
Stella Czosnek
Winner

U14 Mixed Div 3
Dylan Toohey
Equal Winner

U16 Girls Div 2
Julia Hipwell
Runner Up

U17.5 Boys Div 1
Patrick Klonis
Runner Up

U18 Girls Div 1
Gemma Patane
Winner

Monash Uni Leader of the year
Scarlett Moresi - Winner
Shelby Vicic - Finalist

We are so very proud of all of players in what was a fantastic night for our club. CONGRATULATIONS!!

GO HAWKS
🟡🟤🟡🟤

The 2025 SMJFL League Presentation Awards Night were held last Sunday evening.

The Waverley Park Hawks were very well represented this season with FOUR players awarded the Best and Fairest for their divisions in 2025, a massive achievement!!

Please join us in congratulating our award winners

U11 Mixed Div 6
Reed Bowey
Runner Up

U12 Mixed Div 5
Jackson Sketcher
Winner

U14 Girls Div 1
Stella Czosnek
Winner

U14 Mixed Div 3
Dylan Toohey
Equal Winner

U16 Girls Div 2
Julia Hipwell
Runner Up

U17.5 Boys Div 1
Patrick Klonis
Runner Up

U18 Girls Div 1
Gemma Patane
Winner

Monash Uni Leader of the year
Scarlett Moresi - Winner
Shelby Vicic - Finalist

We are so very proud of all of players in what was a fantastic night for our club. CONGRATULATIONS!!

GO HAWKS
🟡🟤🟡🟤

2025 BARRY WHATELEY AWARD

The Barry Whateley Award is presented to the club member whose contribution for the year has been most significant to the club.

2025 winner - FELICITY REGAN

Thank you Flick for your dedication, continual support and going above and beyond in service to our footy club.

Congratulations!
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2025 BARRY WHATELEY AWARD

The Barry Whateley Award is presented to the club member whose contribution for the year has been most significant to the club.

2025 winner - FELICITY REGAN

Thank you Flick for your dedication, continual support and going above and beyond in service to our footy club.

Congratulations!
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2025 MATTHEW FOALE COACH’S AWARD

The Matthew Foale Coach’s Award is awarded to the 2025 WPH Coach of the Year. This award is given to a coach who has provided outstanding service and contribution to our club.

2025 winner - BEN PHIBBS

Congratulations Ben on this wonderful achievement. Your contributions to the club and dedication to your team this season was outstanding!

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2025 MATTHEW FOALE COACH’S AWARD

The Matthew Foale Coach’s Award is awarded to the 2025 WPH Coach of the Year. This award is given to a coach who has provided outstanding service and contribution to our club.

2025 winner - BEN PHIBBS

Congratulations Ben on this wonderful achievement. Your contributions to the club and dedication to your team this season was outstanding!

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2025 HARM VANDER HOVEN TROPHY

The Harm Vander Hoven Trophy is awarded to our Club’s leading goal kicker for the 2025 Home and Away season.

2025 winner - GEORGIA COCHRANE

For the T H I R D straight season Georgia has taken out this award. What a remarkable achievement!!

Congratulations G!!
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2025 HARM VANDER HOVEN TROPHY

The Harm Vander Hoven Trophy is awarded to our Club’s leading goal kicker for the 2025 Home and Away season.

2025 winner - GEORGIA COCHRANE

For the T H I R D straight season Georgia has taken out this award. What a remarkable achievement!!

Congratulations G!!
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Congratulations to our wonderful award winners from our 2025 Presentation Day!

We are extremely proud of all of your achievements this season

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Congratulations to our wonderful award winners from our 2025 Presentation Day!

We are extremely proud of all of your achievements this season

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What an incredible experience today for some of our female footy stars as they walked along side some AFLW Superstars in the GRAND FINAL PARADE!

The girls were walking in the parade with the AFLW footy players as a nod to the current and emerging stars. This was also in recognition of the Waverly Park Hawks JFC's commitment to the Gender Equity Education Program and Women & Girls Community Football Charter.

They were even lucky enough to meet Co Captain of the Brisbane Lions, Lachie Neale!!

Congratulations to all the players who took part and represented our footy club on the big stage!

🏆🟤🟡🟤🟤🏆

What an incredible experience today for some of our female footy stars as they walked along side some AFLW Superstars in the GRAND FINAL PARADE!

The girls were walking in the parade with the AFLW footy players as a nod to the current and emerging stars. This was also in recognition of the Waverly Park Hawks JFC's commitment to the Gender Equity Education Program and Women & Girls Community Football Charter.

They were even lucky enough to meet Co Captain of the Brisbane Lions, Lachie Neale!!

Congratulations to all the players who took part and represented our footy club on the big stage!

🏆🟤🟡🟤🟤🏆

NEW -
MCCLUSKEY LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD

Honouring outstanding contribution and leadership to the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club.

This award recognises an individual or couple whose enduring service, leadership and passion have supported the very heart of our club.

Through years of dedication as leaders and tireless volunteers, Michelle and Shane McCluskey have helped grow our club and create a strong, inclusive community culture that feels like family. Their commitment has ensured that all kids at the WPH have the opportunity to play football, to grow, and to belong. Their legacy is seen in every game played, every child who takes the field with confidence, and every family that calls the club home.

This award celebrates those who lead not for recognition, but for the love of the game, the kids and the values that define the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club

2025 Inaugural Award Winners

MICHELLE AND SHANE MCCLUSKEY

Congratulations to Michelle and Shane on your fantastic contributions to our junior football club
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NEW -
MCCLUSKEY LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD

Honouring outstanding contribution and leadership to the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club.

This award recognises an individual or couple whose enduring service, leadership and passion have supported the very heart of our club.

Through years of dedication as leaders and tireless volunteers, Michelle and Shane McCluskey have helped grow our club and create a strong, inclusive community culture that feels like family. Their commitment has ensured that all kids at the WPH have the opportunity to play football, to grow, and to belong. Their legacy is seen in every game played, every child who takes the field with confidence, and every family that calls the club home.

This award celebrates those who lead not for recognition, but for the love of the game, the kids and the values that define the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club

2025 Inaugural Award Winners

MICHELLE AND SHANE MCCLUSKEY

Congratulations to Michelle and Shane on your fantastic contributions to our junior football club
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2025 LIFE MEMBERS

Life membership is an honour bestowed on an individual club member or members whose exceptional, loyal and outstanding service and contribution has provided a measurable benefit to the club over an extended period of time.

2025 Life Members

RYAN HAMMOND &
PAUL RICE

Congratulations!
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2025 LIFE MEMBERS

Life membership is an honour bestowed on an individual club member or members whose exceptional, loyal and outstanding service and contribution has provided a measurable benefit to the club over an extended period of time.

2025 Life Members

RYAN HAMMOND &
PAUL RICE

Congratulations!
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2025 PAUL DEEGAN AWARD

The Paul Deegan award is an “Outstanding Service Award”. The award is given to a player, member or official that has provided outstanding service to our club over several years.

2025 winner - DE’ARNE WHITFIELD

A huge congratulations De’arne, you were amazing this season and the club is extremely thankful for your service
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2025 PAUL DEEGAN AWARD

The Paul Deegan award is an “Outstanding Service Award”. The award is given to a player, member or official that has provided outstanding service to our club over several years.

2025 winner - DE’ARNE WHITFIELD

A huge congratulations De’arne, you were amazing this season and the club is extremely thankful for your service
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2025 JEANETTE PAYNE MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Jeanette Payne Memorial is awarded to the player(s) or team official(s) of the senior team(s) at the Club in 2025 whose contribution was most significant. The trophy was donated by the Payne family and is named in honour of Jeanette (dec.1993), whose contributions to junior football was held in the highest regard.

U18 Girls Blues - SHELBY VICIC

U17.5 Boys Wyllie - MICHAEL DESOUZA

U17.5 Boys Garrubba - ADRIAN GARRUBBA

Congratulations to our wonderful award winners
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2025 JEANETTE PAYNE MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Jeanette Payne Memorial is awarded to the player(s) or team official(s) of the senior team(s) at the Club in 2025 whose contribution was most significant. The trophy was donated by the Payne family and is named in honour of Jeanette (dec.1993), whose contributions to junior football was held in the highest regard.

U18 Girls Blues - SHELBY VICIC

U17.5 Boys Wyllie - MICHAEL DESOUZA

U17.5 Boys Garrubba - ADRIAN GARRUBBA

Congratulations to our wonderful award winners
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Our U18’s Best and Fairest night was a fabulous event that celebrated all the successes of our Under 18 players in the 2025 season. A huge congratulations to all the wonderful award winners!

U18 Girls Blues 🟤🟡⚪️🔵🔴

Best and Fairest Winner - Zoe Wright
Runner Up Best and Fairest - Gemma Patane
Third Best and Fairest - Jade Gundry

Best Finals Player - Jessica Adams
Most Determined - Lexi Millard
Most Determined - Ashleigh Whitfield
Golden Boot - Isabel Metaxas
Coaches Award - Jessica Adams

U17.5 Boys Wyllie 🟤🟡

Best and Fairest Winner - Harry Cochrane
Runner Up Best and Fairest - Ben Austin
Third Best and Fairest - Charlie Rice

Best Finals Player - Ben Austin
Most Improved - Kellen James
Most Inspiring - Oliver Wyllie
Most Reliable - Dean Tzortzoukas

U17.5 Boys Garrubba 🟤🟡

Best and Fairest Winner - Patrick Klonis
Runner Up Best and Fairest - Will Trumble
Third Best and Fairest - Levi Tonkin

Best Finals Player - Mitchell Fredericks
Most Determined Player - Hayden Cashman
Most Reliable Player - Kaden Mastromanno
Best Team Man - Ahmed Tawfik

Congratulations on a wonderful season, we are so proud of you all
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Our U18’s Best and Fairest night was a fabulous event that celebrated all the successes of our Under 18 players in the 2025 season. A huge congratulations to all the wonderful award winners!

U18 Girls Blues 🟤🟡⚪️🔵🔴

Best and Fairest Winner - Zoe Wright
Runner Up Best and Fairest - Gemma Patane
Third Best and Fairest - Jade Gundry

Best Finals Player - Jessica Adams
Most Determined - Lexi Millard
Most Determined - Ashleigh Whitfield
Golden Boot - Isabel Metaxas
Coaches Award - Jessica Adams

U17.5 Boys Wyllie 🟤🟡

Best and Fairest Winner - Harry Cochrane
Runner Up Best and Fairest - Ben Austin
Third Best and Fairest - Charlie Rice

Best Finals Player - Ben Austin
Most Improved - Kellen James
Most Inspiring - Oliver Wyllie
Most Reliable - Dean Tzortzoukas

U17.5 Boys Garrubba 🟤🟡

Best and Fairest Winner - Patrick Klonis
Runner Up Best and Fairest - Will Trumble
Third Best and Fairest - Levi Tonkin

Best Finals Player - Mitchell Fredericks
Most Determined Player - Hayden Cashman
Most Reliable Player - Kaden Mastromanno
Best Team Man - Ahmed Tawfik

Congratulations on a wonderful season, we are so proud of you all
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Our Gold Sponsor, Anthem Workwear, is inviting our members to join their community run!

Join them on Friday, 26th September at Anthem HQ for a 5 KM community run open to all fitness levels.

📍 Location: Anthem HQ - 45 Geddes St, Mulgrave VIC
⏰ 9:00 AM meeting time
☕ Coffee cart + snacks to fuel your session
🎁 First 30 get a FREE Anthem Run Club tee + hat
👟 ASICS shoe raffle (2 pairs) + 2 pairs of work boots to give away. Also opportunity to trial ASICS runners for the run
📏 The Running Company on fittings + leading the run
💪 BFT with warm ups, cool downs, ice baths + recovery boots

Lace up, bring your crew, and run for the best version of you!

See you on the start line!

Strava group link: https://strava.app.link/JSudu2RFxWb

Our Gold Sponsor, Anthem Workwear, is inviting our members to join their community run!

Join them on Friday, 26th September at Anthem HQ for a 5 KM community run open to all fitness levels.

📍 Location: Anthem HQ - 45 Geddes St, Mulgrave VIC
⏰ 9:00 AM meeting time
☕ Coffee cart + snacks to fuel your session
🎁 First 30 get a FREE Anthem Run Club tee + hat
👟 ASICS shoe raffle (2 pairs) + 2 pairs of work boots to give away. Also opportunity to trial ASICS runners for the run
📏 The Running Company on fittings + leading the run
💪 BFT with warm ups, cool downs, ice baths + recovery boots

Lace up, bring your crew, and run for the best version of you!

See you on the start line!

Strava group link: https://strava.app.link/JSudu2RFxWb

It’s the school holidays!!
Make sure to secure your spot at the Wheelers Hill Term 3 School Holiday Program to join in the fun!!

Location: Columbia Park, Wheelers Hill
Date: Friday 3rd October
Time: 9am – 3pm
Price: $55
Ages: 5 – 12 years old (activities grouped and catered to suit specific age groups)

Secure your spot and register here now - https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/monash-community-connect-holiday-program/b666fa26/register

It’s the school holidays!!
Make sure to secure your spot at the Wheelers Hill Term 3 School Holiday Program to join in the fun!!

Location: Columbia Park, Wheelers Hill
Date: Friday 3rd October
Time: 9am – 3pm
Price: $55
Ages: 5 – 12 years old (activities grouped and catered to suit specific age groups)

Secure your spot and register here now - https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/monash-community-connect-holiday-program/b666fa26/register

Congrats to our three marvellous teams who competed in the GRAND FINAL on Sunday. Unfortunately it just wasn’t our day and all our teams went down in the finale.

At After Match, we farewelled those teams who have now have played their last games for the season and for some players, it was their last game for our club.

A huge congratulations to our U16 Girls Hipwell team, U17.5 Boys Wyllie team and U18 Girls Blues team on a superb season performance making it all the way through to the Big Dance. A big achievement in itself, and we are very proud of you all. To all your coaches, officials and support crew a big thanks to you too on a great season.

We’d also like to thank the huge amount of club members that came down to all the games. It was so wonderful to see so many Hawks colours around the grounds cheering them on loudly! And don’t worry, we saw the @waverleybluesfc supporters too 🔵🔴⚪️

A highlight of the day was the celebration of Charlotte Fairbairn’s 100th game! How awesome to have your 100th in a GRAND FINAL. We can’t take all the credit as Charlotte has joined us this season from the Waverley Blues, but we’re glad to have been apart of it!

And lastly, thanks to our wonderful Committee, led by the fantastic Mastromanno fam, for hosting the night ❤️

See you at Presentation Day on Saturday!

GO HAWKS
🟡🟤🟡🟤

Congrats to our three marvellous teams who competed in the GRAND FINAL on Sunday. Unfortunately it just wasn’t our day and all our teams went down in the finale.

At After Match, we farewelled those teams who have now have played their last games for the season and for some players, it was their last game for our club.

A huge congratulations to our U16 Girls Hipwell team, U17.5 Boys Wyllie team and U18 Girls Blues team on a superb season performance making it all the way through to the Big Dance. A big achievement in itself, and we are very proud of you all. To all your coaches, officials and support crew a big thanks to you too on a great season.

We’d also like to thank the huge amount of club members that came down to all the games. It was so wonderful to see so many Hawks colours around the grounds cheering them on loudly! And don’t worry, we saw the @waverleybluesfc supporters too 🔵🔴⚪️

A highlight of the day was the celebration of Charlotte Fairbairn’s 100th game! How awesome to have your 100th in a GRAND FINAL. We can’t take all the credit as Charlotte has joined us this season from the Waverley Blues, but we’re glad to have been apart of it!

And lastly, thanks to our wonderful Committee, led by the fantastic Mastromanno fam, for hosting the night ❤️

See you at Presentation Day on Saturday!

GO HAWKS
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Some of our younger stars took to the field yesterday as they took part in the Intraleague Exhibition matches.

These kiddos got to play in front of big Grand Final day crowds as curtain raisers to the Big Dance, how amazing is that!

Congrats

Zach Georgios
Taj Phibbs
Jackson Sketcher

Elexis Djokic
Eva Swilks

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🟡🟤🟡🟤

Some of our younger stars took to the field yesterday as they took part in the Intraleague Exhibition matches.

These kiddos got to play in front of big Grand Final day crowds as curtain raisers to the Big Dance, how amazing is that!

Congrats

Zach Georgios
Taj Phibbs
Jackson Sketcher

Elexis Djokic
Eva Swilks

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🟡🟤🟡🟤

Congratulations Charlotte Fairbairn!
U18 Girls Blues

⚪️🔴🔵🟤🟡 100 games 🟤🟡🔵🔴⚪️

Congratulations Charlotte Fairbairn!
U18 Girls Blues

⚪️🔴🔵🟤🟡 100 games 🟤🟡🔵🔴⚪️

🏆 IT’S GAME DAY 🏆

Good luck to our 3 teams as they head in to their Grand Finals today

Let’s go

TEAM WYLLIE - 8.30am
TEAM HIPWELL - 1.20pm
TEAM BLUES - 3.40pm

The whole club is right behind you!

GO HAWKS
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🏆 IT’S GAME DAY 🏆

Good luck to our 3 teams as they head in to their Grand Finals today

Let’s go

TEAM WYLLIE - 8.30am
TEAM HIPWELL - 1.20pm
TEAM BLUES - 3.40pm

The whole club is right behind you!

GO HAWKS
🟤🟡🟤🟡

The last After Match for the 2025 season is on this Sunday and will be hosted by our Committee. They will be dishing up Pizzas for dinner 😋

Come on down to the Columbia clubrooms from 5:30pm on Sunday and enjoy some dinner, drinks and catching up with all the other Waverley Park Hawks families and hopefully celebrate some GRAND FINAL WINS!

The kids can have a kick on the oval under lights and presentations will commence around 6:30pm where we will acknowledge all medal and award winners for the round.

There will also be the famous players draw for all WPHawks players in attendance and our raffle.

See you there
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The last After Match for the 2025 season is on this Sunday and will be hosted by our Committee. They will be dishing up Pizzas for dinner 😋

Come on down to the Columbia clubrooms from 5:30pm on Sunday and enjoy some dinner, drinks and catching up with all the other Waverley Park Hawks families and hopefully celebrate some GRAND FINAL WINS!

The kids can have a kick on the oval under lights and presentations will commence around 6:30pm where we will acknowledge all medal and award winners for the round.

There will also be the famous players draw for all WPHawks players in attendance and our raffle.

See you there
🟡🟤🟡🟤

Congratulations to our Under 18 Girls Blues team who are in the Grand Final this Sunday!!

Head on down to Hurlingham Park at 3.20pm to support them as they take on Beaumaris

🏆 Go Hawks 🏆
🔵⚪️🔴🟡🟤🟡🟤🔵⚪️🔴

Congratulations to our Under 18 Girls Blues team who are in the Grand Final this Sunday!!

Head on down to Hurlingham Park at 3.20pm to support them as they take on Beaumaris

🏆 Go Hawks 🏆
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Congratulations to our Under 16 Girls Hipwell team who are in the Grand Final this Sunday!

Head on down to Basil Reserve at 1.40pm to support them as they take on East Sandringham.

🏆 Go Hawks 🏆
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Congratulations to our Under 16 Girls Hipwell team who are in the Grand Final this Sunday!

Head on down to Basil Reserve at 1.40pm to support them as they take on East Sandringham.

🏆 Go Hawks 🏆
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Congratulations to our Under 17.5 Boys Wyllie team who are in the Grand Final this Sunday!!

Head on down to Highett Reserve at 8.30am to support them as they take on St kilda City

🏆 Go Hawks 🏆
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Congratulations to our Under 17.5 Boys Wyllie team who are in the Grand Final this Sunday!!

Head on down to Highett Reserve at 8.30am to support them as they take on St kilda City

🏆 Go Hawks 🏆
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Congrats to all of our fantastic teams who competed in finals on Sunday👏👏👏👏👏

At After Match, we farewelled 3 teams that have played their last games for the season.

Commiserations to our U12 Mixed Roughton team who played a wonderful Grand Final and came Runners Up on the day. You’ve had a fantastic season and should be very proud of your achievements! A huge congratulations to Finn Couttie for taking out the Umpires BEST ON GROUND in the Grand Final, what a star ⭐️

We also said goodbye to our U17.5 Boys Garrubba team and our U14 Girls Flack teams who both played in their Prelim finals but unfortunately did not make it through to the Grand Final. Again, it so wonderful to make finals footy and both teams should be very proud of how far into finals they went. The boys team now look forward to their upcoming Best and Fairest night and we wish them all the best in their future footy endeavours.

And lastly, thanks to our wonderful Committee for hosting the night!

GO HAWKS
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Congrats to all of our fantastic teams who competed in finals on Sunday👏👏👏👏👏

At After Match, we farewelled 3 teams that have played their last games for the season.

Commiserations to our U12 Mixed Roughton team who played a wonderful Grand Final and came Runners Up on the day. You’ve had a fantastic season and should be very proud of your achievements! A huge congratulations to Finn Couttie for taking out the Umpires BEST ON GROUND in the Grand Final, what a star ⭐️

We also said goodbye to our U17.5 Boys Garrubba team and our U14 Girls Flack teams who both played in their Prelim finals but unfortunately did not make it through to the Grand Final. Again, it so wonderful to make finals footy and both teams should be very proud of how far into finals they went. The boys team now look forward to their upcoming Best and Fairest night and we wish them all the best in their future footy endeavours.

And lastly, thanks to our wonderful Committee for hosting the night!

GO HAWKS
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Congratulations to all our wonderful teams who competed in the second week of finals footy over the weekend.

Unfortunately some of the results didn’t go our way, but we are extremely proud of you all on a great effort and the hard fought games you played this weekend. Whilst it’s tough to bow out, I’m sure you’ll be back bigger and stronger next year and we can’t wait!

Next weekend we are super stoked to have 3 teams in Grand Finals!!
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U16 Girls Hipwell
U17.5 Wyllie
U18 Girls Blues

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It’s going to be a cracker of a GRAND FINAL Sunday and we are so excited!!! Game details to follow shortly

GO HAWKS
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Congratulations to all our wonderful teams who competed in the second week of finals footy over the weekend.

Unfortunately some of the results didn’t go our way, but we are extremely proud of you all on a great effort and the hard fought games you played this weekend. Whilst it’s tough to bow out, I’m sure you’ll be back bigger and stronger next year and we can’t wait!

Next weekend we are super stoked to have 3 teams in Grand Finals!!
🏆

U16 Girls Hipwell
U17.5 Wyllie
U18 Girls Blues

🏆

It’s going to be a cracker of a GRAND FINAL Sunday and we are so excited!!! Game details to follow shortly

GO HAWKS
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2025 WPH PRESENTATION DAY & SEASON FINALE

Saturday 20th September
3-9pm
Columbia Reserve

This event is one of the most important on the club’s calendar where we get to remember the ‘season that was’ for the Hawks and Auskick participants. We celebrate the great achievements of our teams, we award the special performances and participation of our players and we thank our coaches and officials.

Attendance at this event is compulsory for all U8-U16 players as their trophies will be distributed at the event. If any families/players cannot attend, please advise your coaches so they can ensure all trophies/awards are collected and can be passed on. After your team presentations, stick around to socialise with your friends, grab some great food, get involved in all the fun activities and enjoy a great evening to cap off the season.

Activities include:
• Team presentations
• Food trucks, canteen and bar open
• Photo booth
• Inflatable obstacle course
• Raffles and Prizes
• Live acoustic musician
and more!

We can't wait to see you all there!!
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2025 WPH PRESENTATION DAY & SEASON FINALE

Saturday 20th September
3-9pm
Columbia Reserve

This event is one of the most important on the club’s calendar where we get to remember the ‘season that was’ for the Hawks and Auskick participants. We celebrate the great achievements of our teams, we award the special performances and participation of our players and we thank our coaches and officials.

Attendance at this event is compulsory for all U8-U16 players as their trophies will be distributed at the event. If any families/players cannot attend, please advise your coaches so they can ensure all trophies/awards are collected and can be passed on. After your team presentations, stick around to socialise with your friends, grab some great food, get involved in all the fun activities and enjoy a great evening to cap off the season.

Activities include:
• Team presentations
• Food trucks, canteen and bar open
• Photo booth
• Inflatable obstacle course
• Raffles and Prizes
• Live acoustic musician
and more!

We can't wait to see you all there!!
🟤🟡🟤🟡

Hi WPH Parents and Players

With our season drawing to a close soon, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Coaches who have made such an impact in season 2025. Our Coaches have been there at every training session and game doing their best to give our kids a fantastic experience week in, week out.

We are again taking expressions of interest from prospective Coaches for season 2026. The link to do so is

https://form.jotform.com/252433099361862.

Please have your expressions of interest in by Friday 12th September. We will seek to hold interviews shortly after.

Once again, thank you to all those who have volunteered in season 2025.

Mick Mastromanno
President WP Hawks JFC

Hi WPH Parents and Players

With our season drawing to a close soon, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Coaches who have made such an impact in season 2025. Our Coaches have been there at every training session and game doing their best to give our kids a fantastic experience week in, week out.

We are again taking expressions of interest from prospective Coaches for season 2026. The link to do so is

https://form.jotform.com/252433099361862.

Please have your expressions of interest in by Friday 12th September. We will seek to hold interviews shortly after.

Once again, thank you to all those who have volunteered in season 2025.

Mick Mastromanno
President WP Hawks JFC

IT’S GAME DAY!!!!

Good luck to our U12 Roughton Team as they take on the Caulfield Bears in the Grand Final today!

The whole club is right behind you!

GO HAWKS
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IT’S GAME DAY!!!!

Good luck to our U12 Roughton Team as they take on the Caulfield Bears in the Grand Final today!

The whole club is right behind you!

GO HAWKS
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Happy Father’s Day to all our wonderful Hawks dads, grandpas, pops and all our father figures out there, we hope you have a fantastic day
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Happy Father’s Day to all our wonderful Hawks dads, grandpas, pops and all our father figures out there, we hope you have a fantastic day
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The Waverley Park Hawks were very pleased to have Metricon on board again as major sponsors in 2025. They are not only valued sponsors, but great contributors to our events, providing merch and giveaways for our players and families.

Metricon have been successfully building new homes since 1976. That’s over 45 years of experience, 14 of which have been specifically focused on investment property builds through our dedicated DualOcc by Metricon team.

With DualOcc by Metricon, you'll collaborate with our specialists to maximise your land's potential.
We'll work closely with you to understand your development objectives and tailor the best solution for your block, whether it's two homes or more. Our team's extensive knowledge in this specialised area ensures you have skilled hands guiding you toward your goals. We invite you to discover the DualOcc by Metricon experience by contacting Metricon today on 1300 DUALOCC.

A huge thank you to the Metricon team for their incredible support this season!

www.metricon.com.au/the-metricon-range/melbourne/dualocc-by-metricon

The Waverley Park Hawks were very pleased to have Metricon on board again as major sponsors in 2025. They are not only valued sponsors, but great contributors to our events, providing merch and giveaways for our players and families.

Metricon have been successfully building new homes since 1976. That’s over 45 years of experience, 14 of which have been specifically focused on investment property builds through our dedicated DualOcc by Metricon team.

With DualOcc by Metricon, you'll collaborate with our specialists to maximise your land's potential.
We'll work closely with you to understand your development objectives and tailor the best solution for your block, whether it's two homes or more. Our team's extensive knowledge in this specialised area ensures you have skilled hands guiding you toward your goals. We invite you to discover the DualOcc by Metricon experience by contacting Metricon today on 1300 DUALOCC.

A huge thank you to the Metricon team for their incredible support this season!

www.metricon.com.au/the-metricon-range/melbourne/dualocc-by-metricon

Register now to grab this amazing deal!

https://form.jotform.com/252460930126855

Register now to grab this amazing deal!

https://form.jotform.com/252460930126855

After a strong performance last week over Bentleigh in the Elimination Final, our Under 15 Ryan team sponsor, Springvale Districts, now face off against St Pauls in another do or die Semi Final on Sunday at Moorabbin.

The curtain raiser sees the Reserves in action against Narre Warren in a Semi Final while on Saturday the Open age lads take on our foe Murrumbeena for a spot in the big dance next week. Here’s hoping to 3 great wins!!
Carna Demons💙❤️ 💪👍

After a strong performance last week over Bentleigh in the Elimination Final, our Under 15 Ryan team sponsor, Springvale Districts, now face off against St Pauls in another do or die Semi Final on Sunday at Moorabbin.

The curtain raiser sees the Reserves in action against Narre Warren in a Semi Final while on Saturday the Open age lads take on our foe Murrumbeena for a spot in the big dance next week. Here’s hoping to 3 great wins!!
Carna Demons💙❤️ 💪👍

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