Soaring to New Heights

Tim and Liam discuss the key list changes for the Hawthorn AFLW squad in 2026, the new look coaching panel and training updates as the team gears up for their first practice match this Saturday.

In this episode, Liam breaks down Box Hill’s Round 8 defeat against Tasmania in the 2026 VFLW Season. He talks about: ·      Ruby Ford makes her mark ·      The Kavanagh’s continue delivering ·      A really worrying run of form And more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram:https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook:https://www.facebook....

In this episode, Liam breaks down Box Hill’s Round 7 defeat against Sandringham in the 2026 VFLW Season. He talks about: ·        Kayley Kavanagh again dominates ·        Exceptional Embelton ·        Some worrying trends with ball use And more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook: https://www....

In this episode, Liam breaks down Box Hill’s Round 6 defeat against the Western Bulldogs in the 2026 VFLW Season. He talks about: ·        Kayley Kavanagh dominates inside ·        Stuart switch ·        Foot skill concerns And more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode, Liam breaks down Box Hill’s Round 5 defeat against North Melbourne Werribee in the 2026 VFLW Season. He talks about: ·        Matilda Van Berkel delivers again ·        Swing-woman Stoddart ·        A difficult day against a quality side And more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram:https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Face...

In this episode, Liam breaks down Box Hill’s Round 3 winagainst Geelong in the 2026 VFLW Season. He talks about: ·       Extraordinary Embelton ·       MVB delivers again ·       Cattle and Kavanagh control contests And more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram:https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.p...

In this episode, Liam breaks down Box Hill’s Round 2 winagainst Williamstown in the 2026 VFLW Season. He talks about: ·        The importance of our first win ·        The brilliant backline ·        Sensational Stuart And more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram:https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profil...

In this episode of Soaring to New Heights, Tim and Liam react to the Hawks' AFLW Fixture for 2026 and discuss some of the other news surrounding the club. topics include * which game the boys are most excited for? * which game are they most nervous for? * how hard is the draw? * more Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?ig...

In this episode, Liam recaps Box Hill's Round 1 defeat in the 2026 VFLW season against a fast starting Pies. From Ella Stoddart's superb debut to getting jumped out of the blocks, Liam breaks the game down and runs his eye over some of the best performers Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Fac...

In this episode, Tim and Liam react to all the news surrounding the Hawks as the AFLW pre-season gets underway including: * The retirement of Aileen Gilroy * The appointment of Mark Williams as the head of development * The drafting of Mikaylah Antony in the Pre-Season Draft (Liam was happy with this one) * More Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https:/...

In this episode of Soaring to New Heights, Liam sits down with Box Hill VFLW coach Michael Ericson and star defender Matilda Van Berkel ahead of the VFLW season. They preview the season, reflect on the end of last season (including Liam forgetting a game he attended), discuss Matilda's recent performance for the VFLW state side, her elevation to the vice-captaincy, and more. Follow us on our s...

Tim and Liam recap the key off-season news for the Hawthorn Hawks AFLW team including list changes, the new Box Hill Hawks VFLW captain and recap the Hawks 2025 AFLW campaign.

In this episode of Soaring to New Heights, hosts Tim and Liam recap the STNH end of season awards, highlighting individual performances, team development, and the overall journey of the season. They discuss various awards including Goal of the Year, Mark of the Year, and the Best and Fairest count, while also reflecting on the challenges faced during the finals campaign. The episode concludes with...

Ahead of the 2025 AFLW draft, Liam was joined by Peter Williams from RookieMeCentral to discuss what Hawthorn might do at the AFLW draft Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087572170782

Liam was lucky enough to attend the Hawthorn AFLW Best and Fairest on 3 December and to interview some of Hawthorn's up and coming stars. He interviewed Keely Coyne, Daisy Flockart, and Mikayla Williamson on their seasons, goals for next season, some questions from listeners, and more. Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?...

In this episode of Soaring to New Heights, Tim and Liam discuss the Hawthorn women's footy team's off-season plans for 2025. They reflect on the recent finals campaign, the need for list changes, player contracts, and the upcoming draft strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of recruiting new talent to strengthen the team and the challenges posed by a compromised draft. The...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap the Hawks 46 point loss to the Blues that brought our 2025 season to a close. The conversation delved into the challenges faced by the Hawks in the Semi Final, particularly focusing on the impact of injuries and player fatigue on performance and morale. The discussion highlights the need for the players to continue to grow in the off-season to allow...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap the Hawks 39 point loss to North Melbourne in the 2025 Qualifying Final. They look at the strong performances of 2 players who share a birthday, the flow on effects of injuries, the resilience of the backline, and more. Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA=...

In this new episode, Liam quickly recaps the Round 11 win against Essendon and the Round 12 defeat against North Melbourne. He then sits down with Mikayla Williamson for an interview to discuss the Hawks' impending finals campaign, her progression ahead of her 25th game, and more. Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/hfcsoar?igshi...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap the Hawks 35 point loss to the Power in one of the most thrilling and enthralling contests ever in the AFLW. They discuss the standout players, including Eliza West and Aileen Gilroy, and analyze the impact of injuries on the team's performance. Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFCsoar Instagram: https://instagram.com/...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap Hawthorn's 23 point victory over the lowly Gold Coast Suns in Round Eight of the AFLW season. They discuss superb second gamer Daisy Flockart and the brilliance of Aine McDonagh. They also analyse the value of veteran winger Kaitlyn Ashmore and look at how the Hawks improved their ability to create chances compared to earlier in the season. They...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap Hawthorn's 15 point victory over Fremantle in a windy Round Eight of the AFLW season. They discuss the incredible ruck battle between Lucy Wales and Mim Strom, as well as Mikayla Williamson's improved performance. The hosts also highlight standout contributions from the defence, drawing particular attention to Emily Everist, whilst Greta Bod...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap Hawthorn's thrilling seven-point victory over the Geelong Cats in Round Seven of the AFLW season. They discuss the team's resilience, key player performances, and the importance of character in overcoming challenges. The hosts highlight standout contributions from the midfield, the return of Kristy Stratton, and Jenna Richardson's impres...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap Hawthorn's 9 point win over Collingwood in Round 6 of the AFLW. They discuss key player performances, fan reactions, and some concerns about overpossessing the ball. From a smug sounding Liam analysing Mackenzie Eardley's return to defence, to Tim dissecting why Aileen Gilroy's return was so important. They analyse other key performances...

In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap Hawthorn's 21-point loss to the Adelaide Crows in Round 5 of the AFLW. They discuss key player performances, fan reactions, and some stylistic concerns. They analyse the incredible performances of Lucy Wales, Greta Bodey, and Eliza West, examine concerns surrounding ball movement and work rate, and more. They also react to the VFLW Team of the Y...