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Having been established in 1983, the Manunda Hawks is a renowned Australian Football club with a rich history and a great vision for the future. We are also proud to have Cairns Hawks Juniors which was established in 1987 and the Manunda Hawks Women’s AFL Club which was started in 2003. As a family-friendly club, Manunda Hawks believes in inclusivity and welcomes everyone from newcomers to seasoned players.
We are proud to call Cazaly’s Oval home, with futuristic facilities making it one of the best training and playing grounds in the country. And ooh, the incredible sunsets are to die for. The Hawks spirit, which is engraved in each and every person, is all about enjoying footy, having fun, and being part of a great culture. We also strongly support all players to reach their full potential.
Throughout the years, Manunda Hawks have proudly produced exceptional talents who have gone on to grace the AFL & AFLW. Through our Juniors, Women’s, and Senior teams we have seen great talents emerge and we continue to cultivate a winning culture for the next generation.
Fancy a chance at this great club? Get in touch with us via phone, email, messenger, or drop in during training. Start your journey with us, and we will help you achieve your dreams!
Club Founder (1983)
Life Member
Vice President (2010)
Norm Miller has been a pivotal figure in the history of the Manunda Hawks Football Club.
In 1983, Norm, along with Lou Iordanis, Geoff Burke, Gary Stevens, and Lewis Collier, held the first meeting to establish the football club at the Corner Store, which Norm owned at the time, located at the intersection of Hoare and English Streets, Manunda. The meeting led to the decision to pursue the concept, and later that year, the Manunda Hawks Football Club was officially formed with the continued involvement of Burke, Iordanis, and Collier.
The team name was inspired by their meeting location in Manunda and the shared passion for the Hawthorn Football Club by both Norm and Lewis. Norm remains a dedicated Hawthorn supporter to this day, while Lewis’ heritage influenced the club when the Eagles joined the AFL.
To respect every person and organisation that we interact with and in turn, to earn the respect of others for all that we do as individuals and as a club.
To be welcoming & understanding to participants, volunteers & stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. We collaborate throughout our club.
To recognise and celebrate our history and to behave in a manner that reflects pride in our club and ourselves.
To be a professional organisation adhering to high standards reflected by our appearance, actions and attitude. We constantly strive for improvement and aspire to be innovative and successful while always working within the rules.
To enjoy our time together, be positive in what we do and provide a family friendly environment in which to celebrate our success with all stakeholders.
A destination club in the area due to our unrivalled local reputation. This reputation is based on quality programs and development, efficient management, a strong family based culture and our club’s long standing commitment to the local community.
The club seeks continual improvement striving for best future facilities, closer links to community, great value for sponsor partnerships, and to provide a supportive, tolerant and inclusive environment for our participants, members, guests, administrators and volunteers to achieve their full potential, both in house & in the local community.
