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 -->

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 -->

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 -->

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 -->

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 -->