Box Hill Hawks v Port Melbourne
Sunday 26 July
Box Hill City Oval at 2.00pm

The Box Hill Hawks will be hoping to get their eighth win for the season when they meet Port Melbourne for the second time this year at Box Hill City Oval.

The Hawks played well in patches last weekend, but were ultimately unable to curb the run and firepower of Williamstown in a high intensity game at Burbank Oval, losing 9.8.62 to 11.19.85.

Haydn Kiel was excellent down back with 17 possessions providing a handful for the Seagulls forwards.

Travis Tuck continued his good form with Box Hill with 28 disposals looking to break back into the Hawthorn side.

Port Melbourne meanwhile defeated winless Bendigo Bombers at TEAC Oval by 13 points.

Wayne Schultz kicked three goals for the Borough, while Steven Brewer and Christopher Cain were the better players.

Coming off a four match winning streak, this week Port Melbourne will be tested having not played at top eight side since Coburg were in the eight in Round 10.

Head to Head:

Played 57: Box Hill 15, Port Melbourne 42

Last Time:

Port Melbourne: 5.3 / 5.10 / 10.13 / 17.15.117   
Box Hill Hawks: 1.3 / 5.6 / 7.6 / 10.8.68  

Goals: B. Smithwick 4, A. Yze 3, H. Kiel, B. Neil, C. Pedersen

Best: A. Yze, B. Renouf, T. Walsh, T. Tuck, S. Kenna, B. Smithwick 

Development Team:

The Box Hill Development Team still sit in 2nd position after their 68 point thrashing of Williamstown.

David Marcius 34 disposals, Joel Cross and Luke Breust were Box Hill’s best on the day.

Sharing the load up forward, Box Hill with 10 goal kickers showed their non-reliance on just their regular goal-scorers.

Port Melbourne travel to Box Hill after defeating Box Hill earlier in the season at TEAC Oval. 

Having a tough season in 9th position at 4-8, Port Melbourne has only won a single game away from TEAC Oval of their four victories.

Last weekend the Borough accounted for Bendigo winning by 82 points at TEAC Oval.

This weekend will prove difficult for the Borough with the Box Hill Development Team raring to go off a victory against last years VFL Reserves premiers.

Opening of South Pavilion:

This Sunday, July 26 be among the first to experience the president’s function in the new South Pavilion. Cost of $50 includes guest speaker, two-course meal and beverages until game time.

Call (03) 9890 9442 for bookings. Tickets limited and selling fast