Sandgate Hawks

13/10/2026

PEKIN JOINS THE HAWKS! 🦅

We are thrilled to announce the signing of highly credentialed Mid-Gippsland talent Pat Pekin as a Playing Assistant Coach for the 2027 season!

A back-to-back premiership player with Fish Creek, Pat was a key pillar of their highly regarded defensive unit, bringing strength, versatility and leadership to the back half.

His football journey has also seen him compete across the Hampden Football Netball League and VAFA, building a wealth of experience that will be invaluable as he joins our young and exciting group.

Recognised by the Herald Sun as one of the 50 best players in the Gippsland region in 2023, Pat has the ability to play a number of roles across our backline, while his experience and football knowledge will add another exciting dimension to our playing group and coaching team.

Pat is already looking forward to getting to work and helping the Hawks continue to improve and build towards a big 2027 season!

Welcome Pat and his partner Taylah to the Nest! 💚❤️

12/10/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! 🦅

We want to take a moment to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for their continued support of the Sandgate Hawks throughout 2026.

Our sponsors play such an important role in helping the Sandgate Hawks continue to grow, develop and provide opportunities for our players, coaches, volunteers and families.

We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and for being part of the Hawks family. ❤️💚

Next time you’re looking for a local business or service, please support the businesses that support our club!

11/10/2026

JC IS BACK! 💥🦅

After being sidelined by injury in 2026, Jack Campbell is ready to make his return! After putting in the hard work throughout his recovery, JC is back feeling strong, fit and ready to hit the ground running in 2027.

Adding JC back into an already quality midfield is a serious boost for the Hawks! His strength, experience and class around the ball will bring another dimension and make the midfield even stronger.

We’re stoked to have JC back in the green and red for 2027! 💚❤️

09/10/2026

DYLAN JOINS THE NEST! 🦅

The Sandgate Hawks are thrilled to announce the signing of former Keilor premiership captain Dylan Joyce for the 2027 season.

With experience across both the VFL and SANFL, Dylan spent the majority of his football career under Mick McGuane at EDFL powerhouse Keilor, where he established himself as a highly respected leader and premiership player.

Dylan joins the Hawks as a Playing Assistant Coach, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge that will add significant value both on and off the field.

A player with a high football IQ and a genuine desire to share his knowledge and experiences with those around him, Dylan is excited to join the Hawks and be part of what we are building heading into 2027.

Importantly, Dylan shares our philosophy around how the game should be played and is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• 1 x Premiership Captain
• 5 x Premiership Player
• 2 x Club Best & Fairest
• 3 x EDFL Team of the Year
• 2 x EDFL Representative Games
• Named in the EDFL Team of the 2010s

We’re incredibly excited to have Dylan on board and look forward to seeing the impact he will have within our senior program.
Please join us in giving a huge Sandgate Hawks welcome to Dylan, his wife Brooke, and their kids Benji and Leni as they join the Nest!

Welcome to Sandgate, Dylan! 🦅

09/10/2026

WHAT A DAYE! 🦅

We’re thrilled to announce that Dan Daye will be back in the green and red for another season!

His commitment, leadership and contribution make him a valued member of the Hawks both on and off the field, and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the club next season❤️💚

08/10/2026

ENHANCED FOOTBALL IS COMING TO SANDGATE! 🦅

We’re excited to welcome Enhanced Football to Sandgate Hawks for a dedicated six-week pre-season program — right here at our home ground!

Open to players aged 11 – 17 years, the program is designed to help sharpen skills, build game sense and confidence, improve fitness and get a head start on their preparation for season 2027.

📅 Wednesdays | 28 October – 2 December
🏟️ Sandgate AFC, Lemke Road

11–13 years: 4:30–5:30pm
14–17 years: 5:30–6:30pm

Places are limited, so register ASAP to secure your spot ♥️💚

The Enhanced Pre Season Squad strives to create a high quality standard of teaching/coaching and is committed to meeting the individual needs of each player and developing their special talents and abilities. We will combine high-performance on field training, off-field personal development and ongo...

08/10/2026

IT’S BOND. JARED BOND! 🦅

After returning to the Hawks in 2026, Bondy made an immediate impact both on and off the field.

The talented midfielder was a standout week after week, bringing class, consistency and plenty of energy to the team — culminating in being crowned our 2026 Norm Reidy Medalist!

We’re stoked to have Bondy back in the green and red for 2027! 💚❤️

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

YOUTH PRESENTATION NIGHT 2026 🦅

What a way to finish off the 2026 season!

A huge congratulations to all of our Youth Award winners who were recognised for their hard work, commitment, leadership and contribution throughout the season.

A special mention to the following award recipients:

The Heather Lihou & Betty Nicol Trophy
Female Most Likely to Make an Impact on Senior Football
Mikena Mills

Merv Widt Trophy
Male Most Likely to Make an Impact on Senior Football
Ryan Mahne

Alan & Lynn Syms All-Rounder
Youth Club Person of the Year
Cailin Kowaltzke

Volunteers of the Year Award
Melissa & Brendan Perkins

And a huge congratulations to all of our Youth players for an outstanding 2026 season! You should all be incredibly proud of what you have achieved, both on and off the field.

Thank you to all our coaches, volunteers, families and supporters for helping make the 2026 season such a memorable one.

We can’t wait to see what 2027 brings! ❤️💚

03/10/2026

2026 Junior Presentation Night 🏆

What a fantastic night we had on 6 September, coming together to celebrate our juniors and all they achieved throughout the 2026 season! It was wonderful to see so many players, families, coaches, volunteers and supporters together, celebrating the hard work, dedication and growth of our junior players.

A special mention to the following award recipient:

The Wagner Family
Junior Club Person of the Year
Oliver Bugeja

A very special thank you to our amazing coaches, managers, all volunteers, families and supports who give so much of their time and energy throughout the season. Our club simply wouldn’t be possible without your dedication and support.

It was a fantastic way to celebrate the 2026 season, and we’re already looking forward to what’s ahead! 💚♥️