Contact Details
Elgar Park, Elgar Rd
Box Hill 3128
boxhillnorth@yahoo.com

Brad 'Bear' Berryman

Brad Berryman the Sportsman was as skillful as he was competitive, as talented as he was humble, and an integral part of our small slice of success back in the '90s. For all the speculation that has been generated since the club announced our TOTC, not once have I heard anyone suggest Bear's spot was up for grabs: Strong overhead, a great reader of the game, and for mine, the most accurate kick for goal to ever grace the paddock for Box Hill North FC. Ask any on-baller lucky enough to have played  with him; when Bear marked within 50 metres of goal, you simply turned, walked back to the middle, and waited for the ball to be bounced...
 
Brad Berryman the Man was no less decorated. He was an honest man and someone you could rely on, both on & off the ground. He was as competitive as anyone I've met, yet loved, and more importantly, respected by all. His loss has had a deep impact on all who knew him.
 
I consider myself both fortunate and priviledged to have known Brad and to have been one of his many mates.
 
We'll never forget you Bear.

Your 91 Premiership team mate

Daryl Brunning

Daryl joined Box Hill North around 2000, initially coming to watch his son Stuart play.  However, he was soon in the thick of things becoming team manager for both teams and quickly becoming the key off field person on match days.

Daryl joined the committee shortly thereafter and played a huge part in the renaissance of the club.

When we joined the VAFA in 2002, Daryl became Box Hill North's "VAFA  Member" and still held that position on his passing.  It was no easy task making the voice of a small D4 club heard but Daryl was in his element and quickly all the VAFA hierarchy became aware of  Daryl and Box Hill North's endeavours.

Daryl was a huge supporter of our involvement with Japan and hosted many of the Japanese scholarship players such as Genki, Taishi and others at his home for up to 12 months at a time.  Without this help, these scholarship players would not have been able to finance this experience of a year playing footy in Australia.  It was good to see the enjoyment Daryl got out of sharing his home with a youngster from a totally different culture and despite the age and cultural chasms, they just seemed to click together.

Daryl toured Japan three years ago and made a big impact there as well.  He was quickly into the organising mode, helping run match days and also was a stand out in the partying. It was a trip that held very fond memories for him.

It was no surprise to learn that despite being gravely ill, Daryl was preparing in his last days to drop into the VAFA on Member duties.  He loved that role and was very proud of the club that we have become.

We'll miss you Daryl.