The Box Hill Hawks notched up their fifth win for the season beating Bendigo Bombers by 47 points at Windy Hill.

Rainfall pounded down as the Hawks in control right throughout moved to victory through forward pocket dynamo Ben Smithwick (17 possessions 3 goals) and brilliant work by Sam Iles (29) in the midfield.

Leading at every change, Box Hill never looked like being beaten in a tough clash marred by Bendigo’s inability to hit targets at crucial times.

After a slow start, Box Hill ran riot with six answered goals. Making the break Bendigo never was able to recover the deficit trailing at every point in time.

Looking dangerous at every forward entry Box Hill unstoppable tirelessly continued to work building their lead.   

Box Hill’s greater hunger for the football with its physical attack showed constantly being rewarded at every opportunity.      

Apart from Smithwick and Iles, Hawthorn backman Rick Ladson (22) coming back from a knee injury led from the front in defence.

Ed Curnow (23) through the centre with his strong tackling game and forward set-up was vital in the Hawks victory. Chiming in with two goals Sam Gibson (24 touches) continues to show his worth again one of the best for Box Hill.

Box Hill move into 6th position on the VFL Ladder its best start to the season after nine rounds since the 2005 home and away season.

Next Sunday 21 June undefeated at home Box Hill Hawks host Sandringham at Box Hill City Oval.

Sandringham sitting in 8th position with 4-4 will be fresh off a bye having the week before demolished bottom placed Bendigo Bombers by 112 points.

Eight time Jim “Frosty” Miller Medal winner Sandringham Full-Forward Nick Sautner continues his dominance on the competition 39 goals to date posing the biggest threat for the Hawks.


Bendigo Bombers: 0.2 / 1.3 / 2.5 / 6.8.44   
Box Hill Hawks: 2.2 / 6.4 / 11.11 / 13.13.91


Goals: B. Smithwick 3, S. Gibson 2, S. Iles, B. Fagan, L. Breust, J. Kennedy, A. Yze, J. Dyson, J. Morton, C. Pedersen

Best: S. Iles, E. Curnow, R. Ladson, B. Smithwick, S. Gibson, B. Neil