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Wimbledon Hawks
Australian rules football club in Wimbledon, a suburb of
London, England. The club plays in the London Premier-
Premierships and Records
ship of the British Australian Rules Football League. The BARFL Premiers
Hawks are proudly sponsored by The Underdog Bar. • 1993
• 1994
• 1996
History • 1998
The London Hawks (name change to Wimbledon in 1995) BARFL Runners-up
were a foundation club of the BARFL, playing every sea- • 1997
son since the league began in 1990. The club is affiliated • 2001
with the Hawthorn Hawks in the AFL. • 2004
Their current playing strip is a gold jumper with a • 2005
brown Hawk logo and brown side stripes. • 2006
They also field a second side, the Balham Hawks, in
the London Social division.
The Hawks boast the best ground, at Sir Joseph Hood
Notable Players
Memorial Playing Fields in Motspur Park, with on-site Nick Katsivelos Club Stalwart.
changing and showering faclities, bar and BBQ. Jason Elliott of the Carins Tigers.
The Hawks has a large social calander, highlights be- Paul Francis(VC), Ross Ashman, Gareth Blackstaffe-
ing the Ladies Day, with around 500 in attendance, and Turner and Joe Watkins English Players all representing
the annual visit to the Epsom Derby. Great Britian at the 2011 International Cup in Sydney and
Melbourne. Also at the European Championships in Den-
mark and Sweden in 2010.
Committee
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President - Katsy (The Old War Horse)
Vice President - Rossco (The Horse)
External links
• Captain - Choco • Wimbledon Hawks
• Club Secretary - Paulie • http://www.theunderdogbar.co.uk/
• Social Genius - Dano (We will not go quietly into the
night)
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Categories:
• Australian rules football clubs in England
• Australian rules football teams in London
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