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 -->

Broadbeach 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) Forget Tiger, he won't be there, working on some sort of therapy to rid himself of the yips and the Shark is looking for the love that the Tiger lost. Click on more for details 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 -->

Under 18s kick off Under 18 players, new to the club, are invited to train with Smithy and the seniors at Merrimac Oval Mondays and Fridays 5.00pm and Nth Burleigh on Wednesdays at 5pm.

Newly appointed u/18 coach, past player Al Lawson, will announce specific group training in the coming weeks. Al impressed the appointment panel with his playing plans, support structures and enthusiasm to work with the younger brigade. more -->

Coach-in-a-Box Bosto on Smoko Club stalwart and Junior Committee toecutter, Neil Boston, incurred the wrath of his mates by smoking on deck on a recent get away. So Bosto Bligh was mutineered for his nicotine drills for the rest of the time. Click on more to view Coach-in-a-Boat. 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 -->

The Lid keeps coming off for the Old Boys Come celebrate the 2009 flag at the presentation evening. more -->

Eight 09 The real football experts have emerged. 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 -->

Here and There Honk yer horn if you love footy more -->

Prodigal son is coming home Anyone on the road between Darwin and the Coast be warned. Jackson Emblem is on the way home and for company he has recruited that mild mannered plasterer/tertiary student Ben 'Stalk' Walters. On the assumption they make it we look forward to further camaraderie on the deck in season 2010 more -->

Under 18 Coach Having taking the 2009 team to the finals, despire having 16 of his players elevated to the seniors, Craig Sinclair has decided to hang up the coach's board. The club invites applications from suitably qualified persons to take on the U/18s. They have a great track record in recent history and are an important part of the football club. Please contact Bob Walters 0412244453 or bwalters@aflq.com.au more -->

Presentation Night The seniors presentation night - includes seniors, magoos and U/18s - will be at the clubrooms 6.30 for a 7.00pm sharp start, Friday 2 October. Finger food and bar prices at $15 per head, partners very welcome. Come and celebrate the count downs for the Jim Stubbs and Harry Kennan Memorial Awards for seniors and magoos B&Fs respectively, plus a host of other red carpet specials. more -->

In the Box 2010 - Assistant Coach Applications The club is pleased to announce that Adrian Smith will continue in his role. The Management Committee and Smithy have completed a comprehensive review of season 2009 and with Smithy at the helm, we are raring to go. Assistant positions (3) will be appointed over coming weeks. Interested persons should contact Bob Walters (0412244453) or Smithy (0409675636) before 30 Sept. Read on for a bit more... more -->

Put Your hand Up - Volunteers for Season 2010 The club would appreciate volunteer interest for season 2010. Tasks are many and varied and include training assistance, DVD review and compilation preparation, game day duties, fundraising, BBQ stand, canteen etc etc. Please get at the head of the queue to experience the heady atmosphere of giving some of your time to the Family Club. Contact Bob Walters on 0412244453 to come for the ride in 2010 more -->

Congratulations To Andrew Boston, Mathew Freeman and Lincoln Jones for their outstanding achievements this season. Click on 'more' for details of their awards.

Their talents will be on display Saturday 12.45pm in the GF v Southport at the cattery. The lid is still on. 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 -->

Gender confusion surrounds late selection of K Boc Rudd IN THE end it might be a farce. Faced with plenty of questions and no satisfactory answers, the AFLQ chose to delay a decision on the eligibility of Broadbeach Magoos controversial interchange selection K. Boc Rudd, allowing the Burra Boy to get on with his shifty business. It's not just Sth African athletes that are under a cloud. main story adapted from the Age more -->

Stop Press Bob Walters pulled the plug - refuses to sit on pine. Late inclusion Kevin 'Boc' Rudd of WOW Corporation, Catering and Shifty Business @ Broadbeach. Anybody with an up-to-date rules book, field position description and football boots without steel caps, please make urgent contact with Mick Williams. more -->

Final Home and Way Game Seniors and Magoos at Mt Gravatt 2.00 pm and 11.15 respectively. A challenge to stop the Vultures making the finals in the seniors and to stare down the challengers in the Magoos to ensure finals participation. Keep a lid on it.
The U/18s face Mt Gravatt on Sunday 2.00pm at Mt Gravatt in the first semi - the inexorable march continues. more -->

Can you assist? Broadbeach aussie rules senior football club is keen to provide listed and contracted players with support in not only their football careers, but in professional and personal development. more -->

Under 18s take one more step A next to full strength team took on Noosa in a home final last Sunday and pulled away in the second half to post a great win.
Sunday 23 August 2.00pm we take the next step against Mt Gravatt in the first semi final at their dung heap. Be there. more -->

The Tagger By Peter Hanlon in The Age August 17, 2009 more -->

Seniors lost in a maze of 50m penalties. Labrador, victors by one solitary goal, win only their third derby in the last 18 games. Earlier the Magoos lost their way for one quarter and paid the price.
Simultaneously across town at the Cattery, the under 18s send shivers through the competition.
Good to see Korey Fulton rock up in his Cats polo shirt & podiatrist designed thongs. And would someone please return JD's trousers. more -->

Warning A COUNTRY footy champ has been rubbed out for five years after a sting discovered he was rigging the votes in a best-and-fairest count.

Be warned that CCTV is now installed and trained on the 'vote safe' at the Cattery. The only unofficial visitor seen on review of last Saturday's tape was Bosto the 'Bookie'??? Beware the odds at the B&F more -->

Unfortunate clash this weekend The under 18s are to be congratulated for making the finals. They play a home final against Noosa this weekend on the Sunday at 2.00pm. Unfortunately the Seniors and Magoos play Labrador away on the same day at 2 and 11 respectively. Could be an exodus after the ressies to the Cattery? more -->

637 Day (Redlands at home) Final home game and a sponsors lunch with two special guests.

The seniors were beaten by a not too shabby Redlands with White and Eagle finishing off (7 and 6 goals respectively), while at the other end, Korey Fulton picked up three goals to pass the career goals of Ray Hughson by one, and promptly retired.

Keep a lid on it but the Ressies look like a good thing for the flag. more -->

The March Home Again an undermanned Under 18’s side travelled away this time to take on Aspley who had beaten The Cats first time around by 1 point. more -->

Mixed results We’ve had our flabber gasted after last night’s game at the SCG but the Magoos had us in such a good mood, tempered by an ordinary performance by the ones, that we will get over it. more -->

What's next? In his view of history Mark Browning discovered Karmichael Hunt when “I saw this kid doing these big goose steps.” (The Australian 30 July)

We found Mark’s notes, headed ‘Thinking Outside the Square’ which listed his thoughts/observations/reasons for selection and positional potential for a Goal Coast Football list. more -->

Ten Year Premiership Reunion Friday August 14, 7pm at the Broadie clubrooms. Players, officials and supporters of the 1999 under 18 premiership side can relive the game through the magic of video, tell lies, have a crack at the Labrador coach, Jarrod Field, and have a legal drink to celebrate the under 18 flag. For further information contact Jarrod Field 0414180438 or Bob walters 0412244453 more -->

Teams for Sat 1 August. Seniors and Magoos v Aspley Ressies to be at clubrooms 8.30 for an 11.00am match at Aspley (to be played at O'Callaghan park - Zilmere's ground) followed by Seniors at 2.00pm more -->

Exuberence A weekend in Melbourne more -->

Broadie Under 18s back on the winning list The march to the finals begins in earnest. more -->

The Aussie Rules Fraternity We are part of a special group. The Aussie Rules Fraternity lost a member in the recent Jakarta bombings. Craig Senger, Austrade Commissioner, was heavily involved with the Jakarta Bintangs. Our sympathies to Craig's family and our best wishes to the Vietnam Swans and the Lao Elephants who are playing a tribute game to Craig early August. more -->

How could we overlook While the rest of us mere mortals were tempting fate at the Ball, Barry Round, father of erstwhile Cat's skipper David, was last saturday night inducted into the South Melbourne/Sydney Swans inaugural Hall of Fame. more -->

Gala Ball Thanks to all who attended. more -->

2010 Thoughts turn to the future more -->

Ressies in a big win The Magoos got home by the odd 57 points against the western magpies. We are now sitting third with a good percentage and more importantly, players now know each others' names. Unfortunately the usual scribe was occupied as the interchange steward so no report. Please refer to results page. Anyone who can assist with match day duties or willing to provide match reports, please contact Spackers. more -->

Under 18s in a close one. The u/18s were pipped at the post again. With so many of the list playing in the seniors and magoos, they are up against it each week. Now lying sixth, two games out of four but with a superior percentage to most, the side is still confident of giving the flag a shake, particularly if listed players can qualify for finals footy. more -->

How sweet it is! Broadie home over the Western magpies And the magoos leapfrogged into third position on the ladder with a convincing win. Any victory over a magpie side is sweet and two is scrumptious, although the time keeping left something to be desired. more -->

Gala Ball Auction packages Listed are the Gala ball Auction Packages. Please also note that two luck raffle winners will receive a full refund of their tickets to fun. Donors of the auction packages are listed on the 'Gala Ball Sponsors' page which is on the left menu of the news page. See you at the ball. more -->

Magoos wipe cross town rivals and Seniors have a real dip in the local derby We’ve had enough of losing and it was another loss after all, but it was pleasing to see Southport encountering a committed pride of cats who took the game right up to the league powerhouse, and more. more -->

Under 18 Squad v Southport Sunday 5 July 2.00pm Heneker, Gordon, Grant, Sheehan, Scale, Blantoff, Barille, Robertson, Bower, Bugeja, Frawley L, Nossiter, Sinclair M, Sinclair A, Perring, Pearson, Carneil, Kavic, McKenzie, Ryder, Correa, Campbell, Westman, and Oehlman.
Big win coming up. more -->

Didn't win OzLotto - Come to the ball for a win Not planning on coming to the ball - time for a rethink. more -->

Thank You Cinderella We received an anonymous response to our website appeal for auction items at the Gala Ball from a self named Cinderella. more -->

To the Winner Congratulations to the $53,000,000 Mermaid Waters Ozlotto winner. We have sponsorship opportunities for a lazy mil over the triennium 2010 - 2012. When you come down, contact us. Have we got a package for you! more -->

Broadie takes on the best the Lions can put on the deck. Forget Utegate, our blokes travelled to Gabbagate 5 to try and reverse the fortunes of the last time we met, at Merrimac, when a taller Lions side ran away from us in the last quarter. more -->

Broadbeach v Caloundra Another road trip for the boys; it was the second big one in as many weeks. A much better outcome though, than the Noosa trip with a win away from home. Special mention to the Nossiters for duty above and beyond. more -->

Good win keeps finals in sight The Magoos knocked over the third placed Western Magpies with a bit of desire and a pinch of panache. more -->

Under 18s knocked over at Redlands A very undermanned Under 18 side braved the elements and took the trip to Redland on Sunday.
Injuries, illness and senior game commitments all impacted on the side selection but we managed to field a team with the inclusion of some of the under 16 boys. 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 -->

Korey cops and accepts one week Player Eagle (Redlands) was cited for his collision on Tinker and allocated 425 points. Worth 4 plus games but early plea won him 2 games plus carry-over points. more -->

Pipped at the post On Saturday the Magoos took on a Redlands outfit in a match that many would have seen as a certain 4 points. Redlands fielded a close to full strength line up for the first time this season and the improvement was obvious.
The Cats had a late change bringing Barney Nossiter in to replace the elevated Chook Hensby. more -->

Cats kittens show the way ahead Twas not a good day at Redlands. The Magoos led at every break only to lose by less than a goal, and the seniors were well beaten on the scoreboard by, let's face it, a genuine contender for 2009. But in doing so they had to get over a youthful brigade of willing cats who served it up in the clinches. more -->

The Walking Dead A must before you visit sportsbet - "Doctors" Deeath and Cam report on player injuries, and after Darwin there are plenty. more -->

All Stone Solutions The Club, particularly the under 18s, would like to acknowledge the generous support of All Stone Solutions, via Dave Campbell, who chuck in $60/week for B&F awards for the under 18s. Fantastic support and generosity of spirit. For all your stone, marble etc needs, first stop should be Dave Campbell at All Stone Solutions (ph 55970383) more -->

Gala Ball Saturday 18 July at Gold Coast International. Featuring live music provided by 'Phoenix Calling'; 5 hour beverage package with wine, premium beers and spirits; sit down menu of alternate drop entre and main, plus cheese and biscuits; raffle and value laden auction. Dress code: black tie. $140/head. Bookings: Gala Bob Walters on 0412244453 Support the club - gala your night away with Gala Bob & Co more -->

Keep healthy and active at footy With all the media coverage of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) the AFLQ has provided the following general information to help alleviate any concerns that parents and players may have about the virus and, in particular, whether their involvement with football is likely to increase their risk of catching the virus. more -->

Under 18s v Noosa Bus trips are no fun on the way home after a loss but..... more -->

Broadie v The Northern Territory (All of 'em) The NT have done it well. Shopkeepers, cab drivers, tourism operators, Europeans and Indigenous people in the street or bars, all seemed to be Thunder fans. We took 'em all on last Saturday as the curtain raiser to the Scraggers and Power. more -->

Ex Skipper unable to conform to team rules in retirement TROUBLED Surfers Paradise nightclub Melbas on the Park is on the market after prolonged abstinence by ex skipper David Round impacts on bar takings. more -->

Trivia VFL/AFL Tribunal Trivia more -->

Catch-up fixture v Labrador Ground hog day has nothing on the Tiges and the Cats magoos. After going down by 13 pts in the previous evener-upper, we missed out by 7 points in a controversial finish under lights in the catch up fixture at Labrador (rushed behind not paid). No actual report but we provide the following thanks to the Saints Melb game at Carrara. more -->

State Representation Congratulations to Jesse Derrick, Dayne Zorko and Darin Stewart who will be in Melb defending the reputation of Qld aussie rules against the VAFA in the under 21 clash. Simon Russell unlucky to miss selection, and selectors must have a photo embarassing Matty Fife for him to miss out on senior selection, while Stork (nee Stalk) is being nursed for the Thunder fixture. Good Luck. more -->

Lee Perkins Memorial Game A very special day for football with the Under 18 side playing for more than just the four points. This day marked the 9th Lee Perkins Memorial game. It was touching to see the BBFC family share in a minute silence with the Perkins family to reflect on Lees’ life.

Thank you to Mt Gravatt for participating in such a moving moment. more -->

Gala Ball Get your glad rags out and dust off the black tie for the Club Gala Ball 18 July. Tickets will be on sale hopefully next week. We take over the Gold Coast International for a sit down meal, and a night of entertainment and frivolity - just look how much Dicko enjoyed himself last year. Details to be announced. more -->

The 100 Club - Create your own stimulus package Congratulations to Bryan Wilkinson, Bob Walters and his 2IC Arthur Brown who ensured transparent management, precision processes and beneficial sales. Huge thankyou to Mick & staff also. Big winners on the day, Graeme Buntine, Pat Evans and Percy Baker. The drawer of your numbers awaits the commission. Images available in Caught in the Act - click on the '100' thumbnail. BRING ON THE BALL 18 July more -->

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

Colin Brown arcs up Rumour has it that Colin Brown, fitness coordinator and player, is now fitness coordinator and seniors runner. But is the change permanent? more -->

Milestone This week, playing life member, Korey Fulton, should achieve 600 goals (currently on 598) in his Queensland AFL career that began with Broadbeach in 1999. Fults will bring up 600 goals in his 168th game (160 for Broadie and 8 for Labrador) over an effective 9 seasons more -->

Sportmans' Lunch Friday 24 April, 12 - 3.00pm sponsored by The Bark Company
Featuring ex Swannie Spida Everett, Ex South supporter and sometime kicker of freakish goals Peter Daicos, and ex Swan Brownlow winner Barry Round. more -->

Anzac Day Aussie Rules has developed an Anzac Day tradition with the Collingwood and Essendon fixture. All AFLQ games will open with a short ceremony to remind us of the diggers and those who came after. This special day is also honoured by Aussie Rules clubs internationally - read on for other aussie rules Anzac Day celebrations. Lest we forget. more -->

Eight09 - Test yourself, Must be in by next Wednesday 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.......Eight09 it is. Only one person at the club picked the eventual 2008 premiers before the season proper got underway and there was an embarassing number of 'experts' off the mark with their selections for the final eight. It's easy? All you have to do is nominate your final eight, games won, premiers, woodenspooners and brownlow medalist for season 2009 on the attachment and email to rictre@people.net.au with eight09 as subject before the season proper gets underway. The attachment provides you an example and maybe some food for thought. 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 -->