Soaring to New Heights

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

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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

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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.

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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 a look ahead to the future of the team and their aspirations for the next season.

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Ahead of the 2025 AFLW draft, Liam was joined by Peter Williams from RookieMeCentral to discuss what Hawthorn might do at the AFLW draft

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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.

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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 hosts emphasize the need for both offensive and defensive support as the team prepares for the next season.

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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 their game to soar to new heights.

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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.

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Liam's article about Laura Elliott: https://open.substack.com/pub/hfcsoar/p/laura-elliott-underrated-underdiscussed?r=2xl8os&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Liam's article about the impact of losing Lucy Wales: https://open.substack.com/pub/hfcsoar/p/a-wales-of-a-dilemma-the-impact-of?r=2xl8os&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false