After a tough pre-season it was time for the Clubs first hit out for season 2015. In hot and humid conditions at Airlie Beach the Hawks 1st game was against the arch enemy North Mackay Saints. With New players Watling and Brown into the side along with returning Star player Nabako Stow, it was a new look hawks team that took to the field.
The Hawks played some very good attacking footy in the first half along with some good defence to take a good lead into the break. After Half Time the saints got on top with the Hawks defensive Pressure lacking. In the end the hawks held on for a win.
After a 1hr break the Hawks took on last seasons premiers Moranbah.With conditions only getting hotter the Hawks played some good footy again throughout the game to record it 2nd victory of the day.
With a long 3 hr break the hawks then took on the Thuringowa Bulldogs who had 2 former premiership players playing for them In Chris Butcher and Bryce Kachel. A win for either side would propel them into the grand final against the swans.
With most of the players sore and struggling with the heat the hawks were able to record a small victory.
The grand final was played straight away with the hawks kicking the opening goal inside the 1st minute of the game. After this it was all the swans who piled on 9 goals to 0 to win the game easily.
Last Modified on 10/03/2015 22:26