Game on in battle for TV rights Mark Hawthorne from The Age July 30, 2010 gives us hope. more -->

Teams for QAFL Round 14 2.00pm at Merrimac v Aspley with Magoos kicking off the dew at 11.15am. This is the penultimate home game for the season and it's time to show our appreciation to the players. more -->

Tipster Round 18 Seventy eight with Briggsy out on his own by one from Travis Gleeson and Robbie Mathews. Dozer is on 93 and running third but too timid to select his beloved Woodsmen. He sooked up after selecting the saints a couple of weeks ago. more -->

Funny Money Broadbeach Cats Funny Money Night
Saturday August 14 (Last home game)
Funny Money 6 - 10pm
Party until Midnight
Great prizes including $500 voucher courtesy of Travelonline more -->

Shark and Tiger windfall? Should the Sharks meet the Tigers in the prelim or Grand Final this season, the game will be played at the best neutral ground on the coast: Merrimac Oval. The question would be who to support? It's bit like the election and preferential voting; who do you like least? more -->

Bye this weekend A rest this week for the seniors, twos and under 18s. Hostilities to be resumed 31 July/1 Aug. For those who need the weekly fix, the GCFC meet the Hammers at Labrador's Cooke-Murphy Oval 2pm Saturday. more -->

Local controversy The Gold Coast Lawn Bowls Association has launched an investigation following accusations that Stan Rose and Billy Haig have been taking No-Doze and Red Bull cocktails before playing bowls. Neither player could be woken up to respond to the accusation. more -->

Jesse Derrick off to Canberra Matt Fife has apparently been denied representation for Queensland country on the basis of his bona fides, which means Jesse is our only rep in the stockmen who play in the Australian Country championships 1st Division this coming weekend. Qualifying games will be played in 17 and a half minute halves and it will be a hectic carnival. JD will be a tired man. Nevertheless he and KLF Interior Linings have agreed to replaster parliament house, touch up the PM portraits in the Great Hall, turn back the boats, revolutionise pink bats, install education, collect the mining tax, revive work choices, balance the books, sustain the population, and bury and cremate all politicians at the after-game functions, except Swan supporters. more -->

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WIN $2000 Cash

Free Drinks, Lunch and Draw from 12noon

See the Mick and any of his bar staff Or Any of the OLD BOYS For your ticket

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10am Bond Uni V Broadbeach Old Boys

More detail contact; broadbeachcatsinc@gmail.com more -->

Finals hopes dashed at Dittmar Oval? The seniors were unable to repeat last week's come from behind victory and it appears that we may not be active in September. A fickle game is football and the fat lady has not yet reached her highest note. more -->

Wunderkind accumulates 50 Apologies to Ryan Dienjes. We missed his 50 because it seems like he has been in the ones forever. Rhino, still only 19y.o., first ran out at the tender age of 16 in 2007 having donned the Lions jumper as a top up player earlier in that season. An intimidating context for someone of tender years, he more than held his own against men, and apart from a hiccup or two, has been a regular since. He is supported by his Mum and Dad who rarely, if ever, miss a training night or match day, but who unfortunately fail in the parental stakes through shinboner allegiance.
He has polled well in B&Fs - 10th in 2008 and 7th in 2009 - and was a Qld rep at both u/16 and u/18 levels. Ryan is of solid Jenny Craig build, has the courage, and knows how to use it with discipline. Just ask a couple of players from the Labrador Tigers or NT Thunder who tangled with him resulting in a couple of his hiccups this season! A member of a stable backline of average age 19, Rhino's name and his partners' in crime (Quickie and Searly) would be written in first each week. As an adaptable unit he is also called upon to relive his junior days as a forward and often his strong hands and prodigious kicking result in handfuls. One supporter also cast 3 votes for his appearance at the club ball 2009 - the supporter couldn't recall exactly why - nonetheless, he has age and talent on his side to be remembered for a long time to come, on and off the field. Congratulations Rhino, we look foward to the next milestone. more -->

GCFC Theme Song? Check this out with maybe cotton wool in one ear. Click on http://player.video.news.com.au/heraldsun/#987766648 and then compare with the attachment next page more -->

Syd Guilford Votes Brisbane Lions Reserves v Broadbeach
5 Votes Xavier Clarke Lions
4 Votes Dayne Zorko Broadbeach
3 Votes Sam Shelton Lions
2 Votes Aaron Rolfe Broadbeach
1 Vote Michael Cooke Broadbeach

Round 13 leaders

31: Danny Wise (Southport)
27: Cameron Ilett (NT Thunder)
22: Dayne Zorko (Broadbeach)
19: Darren Pfeiffer (Southport)
19: Jamie Sheahan (Aspley)
19: Jacob Gough (Morningside)
18: Matt Shir (Aspley)
15: Dean Page (Mt Gravatt)
15: Todd Featherstone (Labrador) more -->

From the Age 14 July 2010 Apart from the crack about the Lake Oval, this may interest some ex Melbournites. more -->

Great Away Win With co captain Fifey's dad on hand for his first look at the cats, the team put on a wonderful game for their supporters. And how good must it be to be a Rolfe brother. We have remarked on the parental inputs of Andrea and El Presidente before but from Aaron's, Squiz's and Jacko's perspective, think on how fantastic it must be to run out with all your brothers (or sisters) - congratulations. more -->

Well Done: From: Meghann.Ruscoe@goldcoastfc.com.au [mailto:Meghann.Ruscoe@goldcoastfc.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 6 July 2010 5:06 PM
To: bwalters@aflq.com.au
Subject: Thank you


Hi Bob,

On behalf of the club I would like to thank you and the Broadbeach Football Club for a fantastic match day experience on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Our members and fans had a great time and this was evident in the number of people that attended the event.


I was extremely impressed with the dedication of all the volunteers, everyone was smiling through out the entire day and this showed great club character. You have a great group of people involved in the club and we look forward to working with Broadbeach again soon.

Kind regards
Meghann Ruscoe | Sponsorship & Events Coordinator | Gold Coast Football Club more -->

Southport just gets up We will ignore this week's results on this page (there is comment on the next page) and resort to deflection. Anyone note that Mick Williams selected 8 from 8 last week? Someone has to be at the rooms on Sunday nights to check when Mick makes his selections! more -->

Stewie and recovery Since he busted his shoulder Darin Stewart has nothing to do but frame odds for what exactly we are blissfully unaware. But if his performance at last year's ball is any indication then he is probably in a good place to view the comings and goings in both powder rooms. Check out Stewie's recovery process in the attachment next page. more -->

Young Scorpion Representatives Broadbeach and Aspley are the most prominent providers with four reps each in the selected 30 for the NAB under 16 Australian Championships. Congratulations to Andrew Boston, Tom Davidson, Brock Paulke and Josh Bull. If not for a broken Ginger Meg, Luke Gastonbury would have been our fifth. Somebody is doing it right with the under 16s. more -->

A couple of club stalwarts home and recovering Greg Watts is now home after too long in the Gold Coast Hospital. How he survived the trip home with Stan Rose at the wheel is beyond us.
Larraine Sheers and Les are also back home from Germany where Larraine underwent some stem cell treatment. It appears that there is already some success in that her left foot is now working - careful Les, Larraine might be ready to kick the leg over.
Good luck in your recoveries and we hope to see you at the club before too long. more -->

Vale Hamish Dick We're a bit late with the news but we’ve lost our Dick. Hamish has returned to Melbourne and Old Scotch for personal reasons and we wish him well. Hamish played 34 senior games. He was a wonderful ball handler, and his brain was minutes in front of opposition and teammates alike. A clever half forward or influential midfielder/on-baller he had the knack of finding the goals at critical moments. Some criticised his lack of forward pressure and candidly he did ease off in some situations, but he did it provide it, again at critical times, and at other times spent a lot of time in-and-under getting the nut, giving it off and then making position to invariably intervene the passage of the ball – he knew where it was going to go. For a bloke who was sought after by the likes of Southport, Hamish also represented the club proudly and with distinction in a few handfuls of games in the Magoos. He was also prepared to become involved as demonstrated by his election to the Broadbeach Cats Board for 2010. Alas no more “Dick rises for a big one, gathers cleanly, straightens up and puts one through.” For posterity, the photo is of a hairless Dick. more -->

Groins and BBQs Brown and Fevalenko or Fifey and Jacko? more -->

Fair Crowd at Merrimac for Morningside We were unable to attend the fair ground on the weekend so we have published the QAFL site review of the seniors game against the Panthers and thrown in some comments from afar. In addition a Bully article re Tinka's dozen is reprinted. And an image of the goodly crowd is on the next page. more -->

Stockmen Matt Fife and Jesse Derrick have been selected in the preliminary squad for the Stockmen who will compete in the Australian Country Carnival in Canberra next month. Congratulations fellas and heartily deserved. Apart from a couple of Driza-bones the boys would appreciate some woolly undergarments to brave the capital cold and some ear muffs to brave the pre election frisson. more -->

Under 18s cruising The under 18s notched another win on the trot and are now one game and some percentage off the head of the ladder. Click on more for reports from Kurt Krebs for the Lee Perkins Memorial game and Sunday's victory over Morningside. Al Lawson has clearly left the group in good hands. Photos of Lee Perkins Memorial presentation available on 'Caught in the Act' more -->

Cheaper by the dozen? Win puts us well and truly in finals race Big day out at Merrimac tempered by an ordinary second half but we are back in the running and face some good tests in the coming weeks if we are to run around in September. Magoos fell away in the last quarter after being very competitive - hang in there blokes, it will happen. more -->

150 Up Not many get to this number of games at the elite level. Ben Walters may have got there earlier had he been able to avoid injuries etc., but he has never been one to give less than everything at the contest and deserves this special milestone in a fine career. You are all invited to celebrate the loyalty and achievements of the smiling assassin this coming weekend. more -->

Northern VFL Peter Schwab, on Melbourne radio, has suggested that the Northern VFL is very close to kickoff - how about 2010. He mooted a two conference league (i) Swans and GWS ressies plus Canberra clubs, and (ii) Brisbane Lions and GCFC ressies, NT, couple of Gold Coast sides (we're thinking Southport is one) and some Brisbane based QAFL teams. If this sort of thinking continues we may even see PNG and NZ in above mentioned conferences - but maybe that's stretching the envelope too much?? more -->

Geebung Football Jumper At the Grassroots Luncheon auction, a generous Nola Wilkinson, born and bred in sleepy hollow, bought a Geebung jumper signed by the 2010 squad for a couple of large ones. According to an embedded spy - a tall lanky easy going bloke that played in a Geebung premiership team back when men were men and Sth Melbourne played at the Lake Oval - the only problem was that Nola had such a good time at the luncheon that she bid against herself! Wish we had more supporters like Nola. more -->

Grassroots Luncheon (see Caught in the Act for photos) What a magnificent event and how good was the backdrop. Hope someone has stored that away for future lunches, as it is obvious to us that Geoff Bower has initiated what should become a tradition on the coast. Take a bow Geoff. In the vicinity of 700 people supported the event and our AFL community clubs will benefit on a proportional basis so the coast AFL community can become a "stuffor" rather than a "stuffee". Great venue, good tucker, chance to pick off an auction item or two, and some pretty funny stuff on the day by non AFL types in Greg Ritchie and Vince Sorrenti.
Final Scores: Community Clubs defeated All comers
Goals: Bower (lots), Ritchie and Sorrenti (heaps)
Best: Equal BOG Ritchie and Sorrenti, couple of votes ahead of Ritchie the Sth African and Ritchie the sub-continental cricketer more -->

Representative Teams Tinka will apparently line up at half forward on the flank for the Maroons v Tassy at 2pm. Sure to be better than Karmichael. And congrats to Josh Searl, Nathan Quick and Michael Cooke who will be playing at the unfamiliar time of 11.15 in the u/21 rep team v VAFA u/21 side. Cookie lining up on ball and Searly and Quickie at familiar back line possies of the pocket and centre half back respectively. Stewie, who had the heads up of captaincy, is unfortunately sidelined with injury, perhaps season ending. And the selectors, at their own peril, chose to overlook Squizz. more -->

AFL Grassroots Sports Luncheon Auction Items Double click on the attachment for images and descriptions of items, (although we doubt the claim for the Saints to make the 2010 GF), on auction at the grassroots sports luncheon Friday 11 June. If unable to attend and interested in any item please contact Bob Walters 0412 244 453 or Geoff Bower 0411 888 674 or Paul Rolfe 0411 413 491 more -->

Gala Ball The Ball looms. Click on more and then double click on the attachment for details.
Additionally you might like to make a donation of something of value for the ball auction. In the past we have had holidays, jewellery, pool equipment, tools, etc etc. The auction contributes significant funds that go to facility and resource development for the Broadbeach Football Club. Please contact Bob Walters on 0412244453 more -->

NRL survival? Tim Watson, of Bomber fame and formerly known as 'Minibus' (half a coach), has given us the heads up on NRL strategy for survival. Basic principle is if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Gallop has mapped out a plan for the NRL to play during the summer and take on the A League - a winnable fight - and in the winter, field two sides in the AFL. One in GWS and the other on the Gold Coast. Imagine Ingliss at CHB, Hunt in the middle, Issy at full forward, Slater on ball etc etc. And with AFL profit distributions to clubs they will be cashed up to take on the A League. Win - win? Who cares? more -->

Redlands away Woke up, logged on and bugger it, the result was still the same. Tried to sleep one more time but nothing – not even hindsight – could change the outcome. One goal! Maybe one tall down after Stewie went off around the seven minute mark of the first quarter, maybe Fifey’s groin in the hands of the trainer for the second half, maybe too few contributors in the first half or maybe not attacking enough in the box during the last stanza. Whatever, we are left pondering what might have been if we had the points of an away game that was ours for the taking. more -->

Lee Perkins Memorial Game Our apologies for incorrect information. The club is re scheduling the Lee Perkins Memorial Game to a home fixture hopefully to coincide with the seniors so all can lend support to the Perkins family who contribute so much to the Broadbeach Footy Club. Details will be published when available. more -->

Darin and fifty. Darin Stewart attains 50 this weekend against Redlands. Darin arrived at the club in 2007, accompanied by family, from Devonport in Tassy as a sassy 17 yo schoolboy champion. He played 10 games that season against seasoned footballers in key positions mainly in the forward line. His prodigious talent, particularly in the air, his courage and obvious team orientation saw him consolidate his place in 2008 when he played 18 games, polled 14 votes in the B&F (fifth) and was a rising star nominee in the QAFL. We're thinking he also played representative footy for Qld as he did again in 2009 and has been selected in the under 21 squad in 2010. Injuries and some indiscretions by the adjudicators resulted in 13 games and 8 votes in 2009. This season Darin has settled in at centre half back where he has marshalled a revitalised side either feeding the nut off or delivering accurate penetrating kicks into the forward zone, and for ours is a better than good punt for B&F honours in 2010. We certainly hope he remains at the cattery to enjoy further milestones in an already sparkling career. There are three phases in footy. Either we have it, they have it, or Stewie has his eyes on it perched on someone's back at Steve Hooker heights! Congratulations more -->

Tigers too good on the day All three sides went down this week. The u/18s in a close fought affair out in the west country v Toowoomba, the Magoos to Labrador and the seniors also to Labrador. Both the u/18s and seniors effectively gave up the chance to consolidate, at this stage of the season, for finals footy. But we will be back.
Some pre half time photos of the day are available in ‘Caught in the Act’ and Boccy, take a look at a happy Yellow and Black supporter’s dial. The Bloods will be back for Boc. more -->

Jesse's Grandfather slots a couple against Labrador in our first ever win. According to our research, back in 1971 Broadbeach played their first game in the Gold Coast Football League against Labrador at our 'home' ground on the Isle of Capri. In 1972 we won our first game ever and our first in the GCFL against Labrador - we're thinking on their dung heap - on the 14 of May. Click on more for some details and a newspaper report of the day which is predictive of 30 May 2010. more -->

Another Clean sweep for Broadie in Guildford Trophy v Western Maggies 5 Votes Darin Stewart Broadbeach
4 Votes Nathan Quick Broadbeach
3 Votes Josh Searl Broadbeach
2 Votes Korey Fulton Broadbeach
1 Vote Dayne Zorko Broadbeach
Leader Board
14: Mat Clarke (Labrador)
13: Dayne Zorko (Broadbeach)
12: Cameron Ilett (NT Thunder)
11: Danny Wise (Southport) more -->

Footy in the burbs of Brisvegas: Broadie v Western Magpies The footy record featured Joel Wilkinson (Scorpions got done by the way); the u/21 QAFL side featured Cookie, Stewie, Quickie, Searly and Rolfey T (congratulations); and the footy featured an impregnable backline (awesome).

Great win – any away victory is a good’un – and we look to three on the trot this week at home to the Tiges. more -->

Congratulations to under 18 Scorpions Joel Wilkinson has been appointed skipper off the half back line and is joined by Jackson Rolfe, Josh Kulka, and Luke Shreeve. Adam McKenzie has to be stiff given his more than useful games in the seniors this season. more -->

Cocktail Party and Player Auction Hamish Dick send his apologies - he cannot make the cocktail party but is willing to be auctioned. Big night Sat 22 May. Click on attachment next page for all details or double click on the image for a zoom view. more -->

Under 18 Match Reports for Noosa, Coolangatta, Sandgate and Noosa Cyberspace unblocked and reports through. Must have been a gremlin in the hallowed halls of the local media. more -->

Tinka for State Honours Dayne Zorko is the only Broadie player to be selected in a 47 strong squad to represent Qld v Tassie 12 June. Well deserved Tink. Couple of others a bit stiff to miss out but their time will come. more -->

Broadbeach v Mt Gravatt Big Day out at Merrimac on Sunday with three games, ladies day hosted by a smooth Rowey, and the first sponsors’ lunch for season 2010 featuring Ken Hinkley, assistant coach GCFC. The seniors game proved that like good Coonawarra red our blokes travel pretty well. Al Lawson’s u/18s decided to lose one and the less said about the Magoos the better. This is not to demean the efforts of those who fought the good fight, but the great thing about football, and as Guru Bob recalls the words of General Custer as he witnessed the total annihilation of his troops at Little Big Horn: “I think you’ll see a completely different Magoos side next week.” more -->

Australian Rules International: The World Game - Step aside Soccer We often sneak a look at fair dinkum footy in SE Asia, or the International Cup, or wherever it's happening. Honk your horn if you love footy! Thing is, dare we say it, perhaps it's now verging on more than a niche game for expats on beer. From the Age (15 May)
we learn of an AFL appointment of an International Development Manager - and believe us, this is represents a shift of enormous proportions in AFL thinking compared to not too long ago. Read on. more -->

Young Scorpions Qld U/16s Five Broadie players have made the representative side. Congratulations to Andrew Boston, Josh Bell, Tom Davidson, Luke Glastonbury and Brock Paulke. more -->

Fifty Up for Tinka We could never understand why Tinka is still running around in QAFL. Very pleased that he continues to do so but with the recent appeal of mature age rookies (why did it take so long for AFL staff to see it??), Tink may yet break the perception of height challenged. If you had seen his game against the Vultures last round 2009 you'd pack his bags for a crack at the big time every time. Can swing a bat too! Can't flog real estate - yet! more -->

Thunder and Broadie The NT News complimented our blokes on fighting out the game. After a disastrous first stanza we clearly demonstrated testicular fortitude in coming back and it was a pretty even three quarters. GCFC duties for Tom Nicholls, Roland Ah Chee and Piers Flanagan didn't help our cause but the Barista obviously stepped up to be named the Gloss. more -->

Sponsorship Appeal Did anybody else catch Clive Palmer's claim that he could afford to lose $8 million a day for a year ($ 8 mil being the amount he has apparently lost in backing the GC United Soccer team)? Clive, we invite you to waste your dollars on us. A lazy million would do the trick. Please contact the Club Development Manager at your leisure and invest in a real Australian product. Nothing taxing in that. more -->

Mothers Day Happy Mothers Day to all Mums especially those whose little boys run out on the ground in the Broadie colours this weekend, and to those who may be fighting the pink battle. more -->

From the Age, Sat 8 May Observations by some of Melbourne's astute football followers. more -->

Thunder issues the challenge First of two games in Darwin this week (the other being the final home and away fixture for season 2010). The Thunder have not been travelling all that well having taken bigger hits than mining shares in their final quarters against the likes of Southport and Redlands. The NT News highlights Broadie as an opportunity for the Thunder to prove themselves. more -->

Congratulations to Scorpion Selections The selectors have named a revised list following early games. Congratulations to Broadie players Adam McKenzie, Joel Wilkinson, Josh Kolka, Jackson Rolfe and Luke Shreeve who have made this elite squad. more -->

Labrador v Broadie On a May Day weekend that celebrates skipper Matty Fife’s birthday and Hitler topping himself, the ones took the game right up to a full strength Tiger line up. Disappointed but confident for the return bout, we were beaten by Notting’s boot and four inspector gadget like arms. Good spectacle. more -->

Labrador v Broadbeach playing times - change again The GCFC v Casey fixture has been relocated to Nev's Comic Cuts. To allow for spectator opportunity to watch that game the Magoos and Seniors will now play at 0900 and 11.15am respectively at Cooke-Murphy Saturday 1 May. Big game. Be there! more -->

GCFC Scarves. Who wears 'em? From The Age 27 April 2010 more -->

Broadie v Lions The seniors kept the faith on Sunday to record a worthy win against the Lions, while the magoos went down on Saturday by 4 points after leading all day against Morningside 11 8 to 11 12. And in a nail biter the under 18s snuck in by 3 points 11 12 to Redlands 11 9. They now sit in fifth possie. more -->

Salary cap breaches Brian Waldron. What was he doing at St Kilda? Mmmmmmmmmmm. more -->

Anzac Day Aussie Rules has developed an Anzac Day tradition with the Collingwood and Essendon fixture. Click on more to read selected references to Aussie Rules during WWI. Then say a silent, or audible, thank you to those who have served. more -->

Broadie U/18s v Coolangatta/Tweed Our first away game just down the road at Coolangatta was played on Sunday 18/4.

After warming up in sunshine, a heavy downpour marred conditions in the first quarter. Well, at least that was the case for Broadbeach! more -->

Fifty up Nathan Lyons will play his fiftieth this Anzac Day. Nathan, a recently graduated Civil Engineer, came across from Southport in 2007. He played 14 games in the seniors and a couple in the Magoos, polling votes at both levels and winning the Best First Year Player. In 2008 he ran second in the B&F with 27 votes, polling in a remarkable 17 games. Last season a calf injury dogged him but he managed 14 games in the ones. Nathan, a great clubman with a supportive and enthusiastic family always at the footy, is a wingman/midfielder of great endurance, a selfless team player, clever in his positioning and highly skilled. We trust he remains for as many again if not more. more -->

Tribunal Andrew Smith has learned the value of coastal rivalry and quite possibly developed an ambivalence for the sharks as is the tradition at Broadie. Unfortunately his response to a provocative action has cost him 2 weeks suspension plus 75 carryover points. The Southport player has also been pinched.
Nathan Lyons was amongst it again and received 75 points reduced to 37.5 carryover with early guilty plea. No loss of game. more -->

Good to know. The club received an email from a mate of Dozer's following the big day out v Southport. We didn't know Dozer had any friends, let alone one with the very refined moniker of Alan Mostyn (not too far from a good red), who clearly has a sharp eye for blood, sweat, tears and bar staff heads. Accolades all round and honk yer horn if yer love Alan back. Read on... more -->

Footy Website We are in need of a volunteer to take over the website. No great computer skills required - there is an operations manual - just a willingness, scant knowledge of footy, and some creativity. Training also provided and you wouldn't be "dropped" in it. This is a useful and practical role keeping our supporters up to date and providing our marketing people with a strong selling platform. Contact rictre@people.net.au more -->

Cats v Southport What a day at Merrimac! Congratulations to all involved.

We would like it every week given the created ‘frisson’ and bottom line results - pity the footy results didn't come up to scratch - but the Cats community should appreciate that these occasions are a success only when we are a team off field as well as on. Fortunately we had a good’un Saturday but we can always do with more volunteers. more -->

Sherrins to Shanghai spreading the game DAN SILKSTONE The Age April 15, 2010

The AFL is advancing on China despite customs impounding their footballs. Honk yer horn if you love footy more -->

Early kick off this week We will experience a little of daylight saving this weekend when the Magoos and Seniors hit the decks at 8.45 and 11 am respectively as the curtain rasiers to GCFC v Williamstown. A big day and long one, especially for the Magoos who have been requested by Coach Chants to set their alarms for 6.00am - any chance Bulldog is ready for the dew? more -->

Good Weekend The local and AFL truth police present some facts. more -->

Fankhauser Reserve Because we take on Southport this week it is appropriate to delve into sharky things. Most people associate Fankhauser Reserve with the Sharks and their dung heap. The reality is quite a different thing - read on. more -->

Round One 2010: Aspley There is nothing better than to welcome in a new season of footy. As Guru Bob once observed "Football has never been more like it is today, than ever before." Think about it. more -->

Pleasant Sunday Morning An extremely pleasant Sunday morning with two very different Kiwi comedians - but they did share a love of smallish sweet smelling detailed sheep - to keep the disappointing crowd in fits of laughter. We sat next to certain mature aged school teacher who should not have been chortling the way he was. more -->

Experience helps? Any truth to the rumour, that following the retrieval of his golf cart and clubs at Colonial Waters, Jacko Emblem has been contracted as a salvage consultant for the Chinese oil carrier? more -->

A Coach's View Guru Bob once said: "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him shake a tag and bomb a banana from outside fifty on his non-preferred" Coach Smithy kindly gives his take and opens up to some asinine and other enquiries with just a week or so to go. more -->

Easter Take it easy you blues supporters - it's not the end. Many would suggest Easter is a new start. The start of 9 straight loses? As Tony Abbot would say "You're just going through a bit of a rough trot at the moment"

Oooooh Johnathan Brown. more -->

Playing list for Round 1 Click on the attachment on next page for a playing list, including jumper numbers, for Round 1 season 2010 more -->

Round 2 Tipping Difficult week with history overtones and Collingwood up for the bye. Unlucky round 1 when the bloods wuz robbed and the Scraggers let the football world down to leave the Tipster on 6 from 8. Cannot believe that eight people tipped the 8 - reckon that accounts for all the Collingwood supporters at the Club. Late payers please ante up the $50. more -->

Demetriou's four pillars Jake Niall talks to the AFL leadership. (The Age 31 March 2010) more -->

Practice Match v Mt Gravatt Great to see the cattery in full flow with three games on Saturday. The under 18s kicked off the dew at 9.30 and the Magoos and Seniors played out the day in pretty warm conditions with a slight zephyr favouring the High School end. more -->

Congratulations II How quickly they grow up - Adam and Joel have already graduated to the Queensland Scorpions. The sentiment remains the same - good luck in yer footy! more -->

Congratulations Adam MacKenzie and Joel Wilkinson have been selected in the Gold Coast Stingray squad. Well done and good luck in your careers. more -->

Jumper Presentation Saturday 27 March at Clubrooms post the practice match 5 - 7 pm.
$10/head includes nibbles.
Come see old and new playing list for 2010 more -->

Tipping: 2010 and Round 1 Sound advice from our resident tipster for 2010. Watch this space carefully for well considered annual and round by round insights. more -->

International Footy The game continues to grow. Honk yer horn if you love footy. more -->

GCFC 2010 The Gold Coast Football Club is yet to play a senior game, but it is certain to have a jumbo-sized presence in the AFL this year. Read Caroline Wilson's take from The Age 21 March 2010 more -->

Golf Day A pleasant day out on the course at Colonial kicked off the 2010 event program. Some winners, lots of losers and Tiger was caught out in a bunker on the 3rd. more -->

Tipping 2010 Double click on lower image attachment on next page for details more -->

Eight10 - Test yourself and claim boasting rights. Better get your tips in otherwise we are left with a lone Craig Sinclair entry as the best footy analyst in the club and if you could see his final eight and premiers you'd laugh! We were going for nine09 just to keep it nice but everyone knows that Richmond will finish ninth, so.......Eight10 it is. Leon and Stan proved to be the experts in 2009 so it can't be a difficult task. It's easy? All you have to do is nominate your final eight, games won, premiers, woodenspooners and brownlow medalist for season 2010 on the attachment and email to rictre@people.net.au with eight10 as subject before the season proper gets underway. The attachment provides you an example and maybe some food for thought. more -->

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Western Magpies Practice Match The Cats had to travel for our first practice game against a QAFL side. A match report is on the next page while some images are on the "Caught in the Act' page. more -->

Responsible journalism The public domain should be aware that this week we received a smutty photograph of Jesse Derrick sent by a mobile phone address inferring the involvement of well known super model. The photo clearly indicates Jesse's discomfort at being the subject of poor porn and would be wonderful for our readership, but keeping in mind the integrity of the Club and its sponsors, we will make it available through individual request and payment only. more -->

Day Camp and Some New Faces Day camp was conducted at Broadbeach State School 6 March. Good player turn out given employment committments and also well attended by committee members. more -->

Meet the coaches: Al Lawson, U/18s coach Big Al has been around the corridors of Broady for a while. And is a member of the all conquering 1996 premiership team when holding down the Duck's position at CHF. more -->

Meet the coaches: Matt Angus Matt Angus has joined the coaching staff in charge of the midfield. Didn't give much away but read on for a glimpse of the man. more -->

Meet the Coaches: Lloyd Briggs Newly appointed seniors back line coach Lloyd Briggs opens up. more -->

Need a New Vehicle? For starters buy a few of the car raffle tickets. Otherwise, head on down to SURFERS CITY HOLDEN to abuse the demo models and then purchase the car of your choice. Any vehicle purchase by a club member increases our coffers by $200. That's a generous helping of the folding stuff. Help the club out while satisfying yourself with hassle free car buying. more -->

2010 Car Raffle Fancy an extra vehicle for the family, office or Tiger Woods? With the wonderful support of SURFERS CITY HOLDEN (click on their logo to the right to go direct to their website), the Club is conducting a legal car raffle - licence no. 110760 - with a 3 door manual hatch Holden Barina as first prize. Click on 'more' for details. more -->

Practice Match at Coolangatta First hit out for season 2010. We wuz robbed like the swannies on the weekend. more -->

Calling all sex addicts Help yourself to what's on offer at the Cats Golf Day. THE Major for the Golf Season. The Cats Open. Big day at Colonial (in top 50 courses in Australia - Golf Course Guide) The whisper is that Tiger will use the occasion to convince Nike he still has it, but in a move that will surprise most addicts, will apologise, with diction, in the event that he lapses into his addiction. Click on more for details. more -->

Put Your hand Up - Volunteers for Season 2010 The club would appreciate volunteer interest for season 2010. Tasks are many and varied. Click on 'more' for details of positions available. Please get at the head of the queue to experience the heady atmosphere of giving some of your time to the Family Club. Many hands make light work at the Fun Club on the Coast.
Contact Bob Walters on 0412244453 to come for the ride in 2010. more -->

Footy Festival for the Pensioners A one day tournament for the Old Boys featuring Melbourne sides, Marooba Saints, Coolangatta and our lads will be held on 13 March (not 6th as previously advised). Must be the Alzheimers kicking in. Details available on attachment in next page more -->

Playing List for 2010 While we cannot release final list because of clearances still in the wind, we can find a few names that will wear the colours with pride in 2010. We have eleven players currently requiring clearances, amongst which there are 3 QAFL players, 4 from Victorian metropolitan and country clubs, a West Australian sure to surprise and a couple of 2000mm ruckman. Plus there are two mature bodied footballers from an inner Melbourne suburban club (thanks Dozer) who will display their wares as of Feb 17. Get down to training Tuesday and Thursdays to have a geek. March 6 looks like a day camp and work volunteers will be welcome. And don't forget the 11 in the player draft. Click on more for details. more -->

2010 GCFC Player Allocation to QAFL The annual player draft to Gold Coast clubs has resulted in Broadbeach being allocated 11 players. We would expect that each match day there will be representative GCFC players line up for Broady, and this year one would think, in the seniors given their "VFL" status. Click on more for player details. The "inflationary" effect is provided by Karmichael Hunt being drafted to Southport - hope they have to find his match payments! more -->

Chicken Delight Chook Raffle is Back Feb 11 the Chicken Delight Chook Raffle is back. See Bob for your season number. And don't forget to select a bromance for Valentine's day - any of our players are worthy of your attention. You can glimpse the lads at training Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb 9 on. more -->

Valentines Day Make a commitment. Fall in love with the Broadie Cats for 2010 and honk yer horn if you love Footy. more -->

Australia Day Aussie Rules Jakarta Indonesia Broadbeach Kuchings (The Jakarta Raya Cats) were runners up at an Australia Day sporting carnival in Jakarta yesterday. We might do well to cast a recruiter's eye over the team. more -->

Something for Everyone Australia Day Cricket Club, Footy Clubs, Mums and Dads, Billy Lids and Bald Headed Guests are all invited to a BBQ Jan 26. Come along to our Fools' Paradise to kick off a rollicking year at the Cattery. Jump in a castle with Tank, celebrate Harry Kennan the man, chuck down a left handed chinaman, crack a six, wear a pad, a box, whatever, just enjoy. For details on 6 a side cricket phone John Farrell 0423 509 341 more -->

Training 2010 All players, except for Warwick Fenner, are expected at training commencing 11 January 5.30pm at the club. Skinfolds and brain checks to follow. more -->

Our Christmas gift to Townsville Congratulations to Wade Dickson for his successful application to join the Queensland constabulary. Unfortunately Dicko will be attending the academy in Townsville and weekly appearances at Merrimac and away games is in all likelihood not on. The positive for us is what an example of a Broadie player to cast amongst the locals in Townsville! - Dicko will become our prime recruitment officer in FNQ. more -->

Take it easy, take a taxi And be there to enjoy a great 2010 at the Cattery more -->

Seasons' Greetings From all those involved with the Cats, best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
We wish you a merry premiership
We wish you a merry premiership
We wish you a merry premiership
And a happy new flag more -->

Senior AGM Report Guru Bob (of the Coodabeens) once remarked " When two men go up for a mark only one can find true happiness"
We had 14 lining up for spots on the Management Committee for 2010, fortunately three late withdrawals (unfortunately including the only attractive one - Lee Brooks), left 11 and all achieved happiness as the constitution allows a maximum of eleven. For the make up of 2010 committee plus life membership awarded click on more -->

Monster Raffle in the Wind The footy club has benefitted from the largesse of a local car dealer and will shortly announce a raffle as a major fundraiser for 2010. Meanwhile if you're in the market get on down to Surfers City Holden on www.surferscityholden.com.au more -->

Back on the Track With the coaching staff nearing completion, no player departures, Dicko back and Jacko recuperating, and a couple of recruitment coups yet to be announced, there was a pleasing roll up Monday 16 Nov for first pre season run. We even had a Korean lad wanting to learn the game. Apart from Tinker the Broady boys from Burleigh rental - Stewie, Rolfey, and the Spleenless one - must have been cleaning up after the party. more -->

Footy trip to France. What happens on the footy trip to France does not stay on the footy trip.
Magoos skipper Webby thinks quickly - Click on the attachment on next (web)page, and turn up the sound. more -->

Merrimac Men Every Now and Then Signed late last week. Darin Stewart, 1900 mm high 20 year old CHF utility, with 41 senior games under his belt. Spends a large part of game time in rarified atmosphere. Originally from Devonport in the Apple Isle, Darin had an injury plagued 2009 season for 13 games and 7 goals. Eight votes in the 2009 B&F and QAFL rising star nominee 2008. One of those special footballers. more -->

Merrimac Men in 2010 again Jesse Derrick (JD), 66 game veteran at age 20, leadership group 07-08-09, nominee rising star QAFL '08, and precocious talent on and off the field; and Ryan 'Rhino' Dienjes 10 votes and eighth in the 2009 B&F who at 18 has put in 3 seasons at elite level for 38 games and ready to explode as a rare talent. more -->

Merrimac Men in 2010 The Management Committee is more than pleased to announce that Broadbeach have resigned the reigning Best and Fairest (Dayne Zorko), Runner-up (Matt Fife) and third place getter and most consistent (Simon Russell) for 2010. Add in "recruit" Wade Dickson and we are off and running. More to come. Get behind the coach, get behind the players and get on the committee for 2010 season. more -->

Presentation Evening Season 2009 The senior club celebrated season 2009 with a well attended presentation night at the clubrooms Friday 2 October. more -->

Season Statistics If you haven't already had a look or are not aware of the website facility, you can view all team statistics (games, goals, number of times in best etc etc) for the seniors, magoos and under 18s and/or individual player stats for each of the sides. more -->

Aussie Rules in Indonesia The kids of Depok and Mangarrai in suburban Jakarta want to say "terima kasih" to Southport and Broadbeach Junior Football Clubs. more -->

Anzac Football Hellfire Pass and Aussie Rules (a swans loss!) feature in a pps presentation. Click on the download to view. more -->

Football club Patron Percy Baker has accepted the committee's nomination as club Patron more -->

Player Profiles To get to know Broadbeach senior playing list click on "Player Profile" link at Right Hand Side of News page. Select any of the players' image and click for player profile. more -->