Springwood Pumas

Footy is here and the club is alive!
On the field (fixtures and results - Junior footy starts next week!)
Coaches and Managers night
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon – Sunday 29th April
4 into U14 Bushies Squad
Club Social Events for 2012
We thank our sponsors

Just reminding everyone our last Auskick session will start at 8.30am this Saturday, March 31.
It will be lots of fun with extra give aways & will involve a Parents vs Kids match.

WEEK 2 GRADING MATCHES POSTPONED
ALL week 2 grading matches have been postponed, for more information please click here.

Due to the rain our oval has been closed until this Saturday.

All junior/girls/U12 training cancelled. Saturday's Auskickers .. keep checking the web site. At the moment we are still on for an 8.30am start.

Other teams… please contact your coach and/or manager for directions regarding training.

The Pumas meet the Western Magpies on Saturday 14th April for Round 1 of the 2012 PHC competiton and gain the Bye in Round 2.  Springwood's first home game is in Round 4 when they play the Wilston Grange Gorillas.  Draws >>

Junior and Youth training has started.  All welcome....bring a friend

U10s & U11s - STARTED THURSDAY 8th March
U8s & U9s - STARTS TUESDAY 13th March

The hugely successful and fun NAB AFL AUSKICK programm for little kids kicks off this Saturday 18th February at 9.00 am at the Club's footy ground Sports Drive. Want to know more? >>>

Action Mouthgards will be at the Pumas on Monday 27th Feb from 4pm

Saturday 11th February & Sunday 12th February at the Clubhouse from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm each day.

The 2012 Pumas clash jumper has been revealed. Check it out.

The youth & Senior teams are back on the track over the coming weeks in preparation for their 2012 season.

Senior Football Chair Adrian Wallin has reported the outcomes from the 2012 season information meeting of players, coaches, members & supporters. 

A 'meet & greet' of the 2012 coaching panel & Under 18 & Senior players will be held at the clubhouse on THURSDAY 3rd November.

The Senior Football Committee has announced the appointment of Corey Pitts as the Pumas' Under 18 Coach for 2012.

Junior Presentation Nights - 14/15th of October!
The annual presentation nights will be on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th of October at 6pm.
All players, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, family and friends are welcome.
Friday 14th - U8 - U12
Saturday 15th - U13 - U16
Team photographs and trophies awarded to all players. Also major awards and shields will be presented.
Coaches/Managers - we'll be in contact to discuss the agenda for the nights.
Dress for players - smart casual, Club Polos, no bare feet.
Contact us on 0416 110 559 if you require more information.

Springwood Pumas is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people for the positions of Coaches for our junior/youth teams for the 2012 season.

Michael Grose has won the Club's highest award, the Ron Bishop Perpetual Shield, at the Club's 2011 Senior football presentation night.

2010 Pumas Under 18 Best & Fairest Rowan Page notched up another premiership while Redland team mate & AIS-AFL Academy member Alex Sexton has signed with Gold Coast Suns.

Alex Sexton has signed his first Suns jumper and his former Club wil benefit from funds raised through its silent auction. >

The Club's Senior Football Presentation of Awards and Black & Silver themed Ball will be held on Saturday 24th September.

The annual women's cancer fundraiser will be held at the clubhouse on Friday 7th October.  Coordinator Janette Hickman as sponsor of the club's fundraiser will host the Girls Night In where fun is assured and the prizes in abundance. More info >

The Under 12's won their semi final today against Beenleigh to be the first team to book a spot in the Grand Final ... Saturday 10th September at Coorparoo - 12.45pm.  Come and support the boys!!!

Jared Isbel (U16's) has been named in the State Indigenous U15 side who will play on the Gold Coast from Wednesday 31 August to Sunday 4 September.  Results >>

The last game of the season was a beauty!! Pumas had to win to keep top spot on the ladder and finish as the Minor Premiers ... and they did so with style.  Semi Final this Saturday August 27 vs Beenleigh at Everton - 12.45pm. 

At AFLQ's Awards Dinner, Clayton Barnes has won AFLQ’s Pineapple Hotel Cup Reserves Best and Fairest Player of the Year Medal.

Football Manager Adrian Wallin has announced the Senior Football Committee's decision to re-appoint Paul Opbroek as the Club's Seniors' Coach for the 2012 season.

The Under 18 Pumas fought their way back to win the qualifying final against PBC.  Steve Purdy reports on the match.

Whilst outplayed in the first half, the Seniors held their own in the second against Wilston-Grange. Coach Paul Opbroek's reflects on his first season and the pathway ahead for the Pumas while AFLQ's Terry Wilson reports on the match.

The Reserves kept their final 4 hopes alive with a solid win while the Seniors couldn't reign in the Magpies' 7-goal first half lead.  Michael Grose gives his honest assessment of the Seniors' match.

One of our major fundraisers is the Junior/Youth Disco.

Cost is right, fun is high, come along and support the Pumas and have a blast!!

The 2011 Player's Revue will be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday 23rd July after the PBC match.  For more info >

The Pumas posted big wins against Maroochy/Northshore in Round 13 of competition.  Lenny Phillips assesses the quality of the Reserves' win in view of their opposition's position on the ladder, Coach Paul Opbroek highlights the pleasing aspects of the Seniors' win and Josh Brown reports on the match.

Terry Wilson (AFLQ) reports on the Seniors' match last weekend.

Michael Grose led from the front as the Pumas made a positive start against second-placed Wilston-Grange in Round 11 of the Premier Division.  Damien Hewitt reports on the Seniors' match.

The Club's Board has cancelled Saturday's Sportsman's Night due to a lack of ticket sales for the event.

After playing some of their best footy this season and holding a slender lead deep into the third quarter, the Pumas' Seniors lost their composure as the Demons piled on 7 majors in the final term.  A 5-goal first quarter blitz by Surfers was too much for the Reserves to peg back.  Cameron McCloy reports on the Reserves match while Oppy reflects on the Seniors game.

Round 9 of competition at home saw the Seniors finish strongly but the Western Magpies prevailed by the three early goals scored by the visitors. Luke Ruf reports and there's also a link to Terry Wilson's article on the match.

• Come and Join us at our Sportsman's night - 2nd July
• Lions to visit the club tomorrow night - 8th June
• School Holiday AFL camps
• Alex Sexton wins NAB rising star nomination
• Seniors are helping out the Junior/Youth Teams through training
• Your Managers need your help
• Footy results from last week
• What's on this week

• Come and join us our sportsman's night - 2nd July
• Lion's Visit - June 8th
• Canteen Roster is here!
• Under 18 & Senior Footy
• Junior/Youth Footy
• When are the draws for the entire season coming out?
• What's on this week
• Canteen this week
• Coaching Courses

The Seniors were on the end of a thumping and the Reserves came back to earth in Round 7 matches against PBC Lions.  Matt Preston-Smith and David Ritchie report on their respective matches.

It was all the 4s that counted for the Pumas' Reserves who were on target with 7 majors in the 4th term to post their 4th win and jump into 4th position on the premiership ladder.  Shane Jones & Tiger Monk report on the weekend's Round 6 matches.

A second-half fightback by the Seniors fell just short of victory in Round 5 of competition.  Will Sutton and Clayton Barnes report respectivelyon the Seniors & Reserves matches.

• Canteen Success
• The 2011 Pumas Cup
• Junior Open Committee Meeting this Friday Night
• Match Reports
• Under 18 & Senior Footy
• Junior/Youth Footy
• When are the Junior/Youth draws coming out?
• What's on this week
• Canteen this week
• Coaching Courses

• Congratulations to our Rep Players
• U18 and Senior Footy
• Junior/Youth footy
• What's on this week
• Canteen roster and a big thanks!
• Coaching Courses

The Seniors won their first game of the season by 2 goals while the Reserves scored back-to-back wins after demolishing Mayne by 106 points.

Since the announcement of acceptances, Black Caviar has firmed into 2/1 favouritism for the 2011 Pumas Cup.  

While trainer Peter Moody has set his sights on Doomben's Group 1 'BTC Cup' as the first Brisbane run for Black Caviar, Club organisers are hopeful of attracting the superstar mare to back up in the 'Pumas Cup' along with her many fans.

Round 3 of competition saw the Pumas clash with Coolangatta and the Reserves post their first win of the season.  The Captains report on their respective matches.

• Friday Night Youth double header @ home
• U18s and Senior Footy results
• Junior/Youth Footy results
• Running of the Canteen
• Junior/Youth Coaching Courses - 15th May 2011
• U8's Gold Coach needed Urgently
• Auskickers to play at the Gabba this weekend (7 May 2011)
• General Meeting to discuss the future of Gaming at the club this Thursday (5 May 2011)

• TRYathalon a big success
• Junior/Youth footy wrap
• U18s and Seniors footy wrap
• No footy this weekend
• Junior/Youth Official ID Cards and Blue Cards need to be finalised this week
• U8s Coach and Manager Needed
• Auskick draw to play at the Gabba has been finalised
• Some great press for the club
• General Meeting announced to discuss the future of Gaming at the club

Lowe Oval precinct was a huge hit for the many kids and their parents who enjoyed the club's catering at the Weetbix TRYathalon. President Andrew thanks the volunteers ...

The strength and experience of the Sandgate Hawks was too much for the developing Pumas when they easily accounted for both the Seniors & Reserves in Round 2 of competition.

UPDATE: Minutes of the General Meeting of Members held to consider the future of the Club's gaming facilities and licence are now available to all Members.

Head Coach Caul Opbroek reflects on Round 1 & while there were plenty of positives and accolades, he delivers are few timely lessons and messages to players and spectators alike.

Junior Footy is underway
Junior/Youth ID Cards need to be finalised this week.
U8s Gold Coach, Manager and First-Aid needed NOW
Youth Footy goes into the final week of grading
Auskick Draw to play at the Gabba will be finalised this week
TRYathalon - Volunteers needed
Footy Fun Fair a hit!
AGM Results
Seniors what a game

Exhausted players collapsed to the ground when at the final siren the scoreboard showed a tie in Round 1 of competition. But what was possibly a fitting result was not to be for the gallant Pumas. 

The Lowe Oval precinct will host the Brisbane leg of the Weetbix Kids TRYathlon and with the help of volunteers in catering for the event, the club will reap significant financial benefits. >>

From the announcement of leadership groups & a Junior Footy Fun Fair to the Annual General Meeting & Rd 1 of U/18s & Seniors footy this weekend, it's an exciting time for all in Pumas' land.

We've played some youth footy, Junior footy start next week and we've got some good events coming up this week - including our AGM! Click here to get the full wrap...

Home-grown Club stalwart Ryan Ross has found himself a niche in the Pumas midfield as well as leading the younger brigade around the paddock.

More information  >>

The Springwood Seniors won both their games in the PHC pre-season 20/20 matches last Saturday & raised funds to assist those clubs affected by recent floods. Paul Opbroek reports >>

Youth Footy & Auskick have started, the U/9s & U/10s play at the Gabba this Saturday night & an introduction of an U/11 player to the Club will get you a Pumas Polo & $25.00 Voucher.  Registrations are due Friday. For more details in this week's wrap >>

Members are hereby given notice of the Club's AGM to be held on Friday 8th April 2011 at 7.00 pm at the clubhouse.  For the Notice of Meeting, Agenda and Nomination forms for postions on the SAFC Inc. Board etc >>

There's been a lot going on in the pre-season. We are now at Week1 .. footy starts this week!! Read the lastest on Junior/Youth goings on accross all teams.

If you want to give footy a go for the first time or have fun at AusKick again this season, then come down to the club at 7:45am this Saturday 26th March.

The 2011 presentation of jumpers to Under 18s and Senior players and the Senior player's auction will be held at the clubhouse on Saturday 2 April.   Bookings are essential  >> more details

The Juniors took to the field to have a game in between the Ressie’s (v Toowoomba) and Seniors (v Wynnum)  ‘scratch’ games.

The Baby Pumas joined their Senior team mates to record a win over Yeronga in the first of the Pumas' practice matches for the season.

Angus Hubert who at only 16 years of age made his senior debut last night in impressive fashion.

Seniors' ruckman Tiger Monk looks to set competition alight.

Co-Captain of the 2010 Under 18 premiership side Matt Preston-Smith has remained committed to the Pumas.

Coach Paul Opbroek reflects on last night's player performance tests undertaken as part of the first week of training this year.

If the players' efforts at training are any gauge of their goals for 2011, the Pumas are well on track for the upcoming season.

The AFL Brisbane Juniors Gala Night saw two Pumas vying for the Under 16's McDonald's Premier Cup Best & Fairest award.