ILLAWARRA / WOLLONGONG
The story of the Hawks
Tracing the roots of the Illawarra/Wollongong Hawks, from local beginnings to their emergence as a resilient force ready for the NBL stage.
Our Journey
Tracing the roots of the Illawarra/Wollongong Hawks, from local beginnings to their emergence as a resilient force ready for the NBL stage.
CHECK BACK DURING THE YEAR FOR NEW CHAPTERS
We'll be launching new chapters during the year.
Eras / Chapters
Upcoming eras
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1998/99–2000 | A New Home, A New Identity
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2000/01 | A Championship Dream Realised
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2001/02–2006/07 | From Champions to Challenges, and the end of the Joyce era.
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2007/08 and 2008/09 | The Financial Crisis and Community Spirit
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2009/10-2014-15 | Resilience and Revival: The Hawks’ Gordie McLeod Years
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2015/16–2018/2019 | Run & Gun: Coach Rob Beveridge
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2019/20 | A Season in the Spotlight with Lamelo Ball
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2020/21–2023 | The Rebirth: New Ownership and New Leadership
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2023/24 - present | Turning Point: The Justin Tatum Era