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Box Hill Hawks Stage Comeback, Beat Richmond Tigers by 1 Point

Jack Dalton's late goal completed a comeback at Box Hill City Oval after the side trailed by 11 points at half time.

By Box Hill Sport Desk · Published 18 July 2026

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Box Hill Hawks defeated Richmond Tigers 82-83 by a single point in VFL Round 8 2026 at Box Hill City Oval, with Jack Dalton scoring the match-winning third goal late in the game.

Score Progression and Comeback

Box Hill Hawks led Richmond Tigers by one point at quarter time with scores of 14-13. The side then trailed by 11 points at half time on 23-34 before mounting a recovery. The Hawks secured the result by scoring the last four of the final five goals.

Recent Form for Box Hill United FC

Box Hill United FC in the NPL Victoria Women recorded a 3-1 win against Boroondara Eagles FC in their previous match. The team was scheduled to play Spring Hills FC on July 17, 2026. The club's most recent completed results from 2025 were a 1-3 loss to Altona City on August 24 and a 2-1 win over Boroondara-Carey on August 16.

Athletics Result from Earlier Event

The Box Hill Classic athletics event was held on March 27, 2025 at Hagenauer Reserve, with Reece Langdon winning the men's race in 1:52.37. These outcomes reflect the range of local sport activity across football and athletics codes.

Clubs in the area will aim to carry forward the momentum from these results into their next fixtures and training sessions.

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