Rob Tongue, a revered figure in Hawthorn cricket circles, brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game. Recognized as one of Hawthorn’s greatest all-rounders, Rob’s legacy as a stylish right-hand bat and gifted pace bowler precedes him. With a career spanning three decades, Rob has tirelessly contributed to the Hawks’ success as a player and coach.

His outstanding achievements, including multiple premierships and individual accolades, underscore his commitment to the club’s ethos of excellence. Commenting on his appointment, Rob Tongue said, “It is a tremendous honour to be entrusted with the role of Head Coach at Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club. I am deeply committed to establishing a proud legacy of success and nurturing the talent of our players.”

We are delighted to announce that Nathan Douglas is our first XI captain for the first HBCC season.

Nathan is a product of the BCC junior program and a former dual winner of the Stuart Medal for best player in MacGibbon Shield, the top grade of synthetic competition in the ECA.

... more about James coming soon!

Joining Rob is Neil Gray, a highly accomplished coach with a distinguished track record spanning both New Zealand and Australia. With notable achievements such as being the senior Assistant in the Camberwell Magpies most recent Club Championship and winning two Women’s Premier titles and a club Champion as the Head Coach at EMP in Victorian Women’s Premier cricket.

Neil has proven his ability to nurture talent and foster a winning culture. His tenure as Spin Bowling Coach for the Victorian Women’s State Side and his role as a Specialist Coach/Analyst for Renegades WBBL underscore his expertise in skill development and tactical analysis.

Steph is beginning her fourth season as captain of the HBCC women’s team, after playing a part in the teams three premierships in three seasons.

Steph is looking to create a fun environment for cricket where everyone feels they belong and are supported in their cricket aspirations, big or small.

Michael in his role as development coach will couple his playing background of over 200 games with his professional background of fitness and personal training to make sure the players are not only ready to perform mentally but also physically.

Michael will also drive the energy and club culture on training nights with his enthusiastic and positive attitude both with his own skills and improving everyone else’s!

Patrick has been playing cricket for 24 years and is now entering his 12th season at the Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club. He is embarking on his fourth season coordinating and coaching the women's program at HBCC, having secured premierships in each of the team’s past three seasons. As a player, Patrick is a medium pace bowler who enjoys skirting the boundary line down at fine leg.

Prior to joining HBCC, Patrick played and coached cricket in Gippsland, with involvement in Senior Men’s, Junior Boys and Junior Girls teams. Outside of club cricket, Patrick is a primary school teacher who endeavours to foster sporting values and a love for both sport and learning in his students.

Patrick is enthused by the prospect of developing and delivering a clear cricketing pathway for girls and women at HBCC. He hopes to play a role in not only supporting player development and team success, but providing all participants with the positive cricket club experience that he is so grateful to enjoyed throughout his life.