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A Rooboy makes Queensland Country squad

Congratulations to James Richardson, who was selected in the Queensland Country squad at the 12 Years Schoolboys Australian Football State C'ships at Maroochydore. The country boys went down to the Metro team by 15 points in very wet conditions on Wednesday afternoon (12 June).more

NO TRAINING Thursday, 6th June for 13s/15s/17s

There will be no training prior to the combined Queen's Birthday/Rockhampton Show holiday weekend for all youth age groups.
There is no fixture this weekend - next game is away to Yeppoon on 15th June.more

Under 14 Cyclone Reps

Congratulations to the Brothers U15 players who have been selected for the Under 14 Country Championships to be held in Mackay over the Queen’s birthday weekend: Jarrod Donovan & Isaac Smithwick.
Well done boys, and good luck in Mackay.more
Ready for the March Past

2013 Junior Football 'Cluster Day' to be held at Gladstone

An important date claimer for our Under 7-9-11. For those new to junior footy, the 'cluster' day provides a carnival-like atmosphere for the kids, where they play multiple, shortened games against clubs from across the Capricornia League.
DATE: Sunday, 4th Aug MATCHES START: 09:30AM LOCATION: Gladstone FC (Clinton Park). A March Past opens proceedings, so arrival 30min early is recommended.more

Get along... "Pie" Night & "Hot Pot" Night in the last week of May

'Hot Pot' Night returns on 30th May 2013, and is an opportunity for our U13-15-17 players, parents, coaches and volunteers to come together.

In the same vein, a 'Pie & Cheerio" Night will be held on Tuesday, 28th May 2013 for our U7-9-11 players, parents, and volunteers. So, get along...

Inquiries to Lucas Christian, our tireless Juniors Coordinator.more

Friday Night footy CANCELLED - 17th May

Due to the water-logged condition of the Rockhampton Cricket Ground, Friday night fixtures for 7-9-11s has been cancelled.more

U14 Cyclones Trial Match Squad

Congratulations to the following Rooboys who have been selected for the U14 Cyclones representative squad to take on Wide Bay on a trial match this Sunday (12/05):
Isaac SMITHWICK, Jarrod DONOVAN, Lucas LEGGATE, Adam UEBERGANG, Jack UEBERGANG, & James RICHARDSON.
Well done & good luck, boys!more

Inaugural ANZAC Commemorative Football Match

Saturday, 27th April 2013, saw the inaugural AFL Capricornia ANZAC Commemorative Match between the football club and the Yeppoon Swans... ('more')more

ANZAC Day Round at Kele Park

Get along and support the boys and girls, Juniors and Seniors, at our ANZAC Day Commemorative Round (Round 3) against Yeppoon at Kele Park on Saturday, 27th April 2013.more

Rooboys selected in CQ 12 yrs Schoolboys Squad

The Capricornia trials held at Gladstone on Monday, 22 April, resulted in Brothers U13s players, James Richardson & Max Daunt, earning selection for the regional team. James and Max head to Maroochydore in June for the State Championships... so, Good Luck, boys!

In a great turnout for the Club, eight Brothers AFC boys represented Rockhampton,and all acquitted themselves on the field very well.more

2013 BAFC Social Calendar

Thanks to the efforts of Troy Sutherland, the 2013 BAFC Social Calendar is now finalised and can be located under "Members".more

Little League footy at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast

Parents of our U7-9-11 have the opportunity to attend the Round 6 AFL clash between the Suns and Fremantle Dockers on 3rd May; with the kids running out at the half time break. Entry for two parents and child is provided. Please contact Daniel Yasso (Juniors Coach) to nominate.more

Juniors Fixture posted

The 2013 fixture for 7-9-11s is now posted under the Youth & Juniors drop down menu.more

Why not help out on Home Game Days???

Brothers AFC will host eight home games this playing season. In order for these to progress smoothly, assistance is needed with goal umpiring, scoreboard attendants, and other miscellaneous duties.
Please contact Tim Carroll, our Game Day Coordinator, or any other member of the Committee if you'd like to pitch in and help out for an hour or two - and, be an active participant in your footy Club.more

Roos player selected for North Queensland U16 Squad

Selectors have named a 25-man Country Kookaburras squad based on performances at this weekend's North Queensland Under 16 Championships at Airlie Beach. Brothers U17 player, Connor West, was one of three Capricornia rep players selected.

The Kookaburras will compete at the KooGa Under 16 State Championships to be held in Brisbane in May. Congratulations & good luck in that next step, Connor!more

A close shave for Konner!

The rats tail and everything else is gone from the top of Konner's head! Congratulations to Konnor Faulkner-Ruff (U13s) from everyone at the footy club in entering the 'World's Greatest Shave' in support of those afflicted by leukemia... A worthy cause, indeed. Well done!more

Registration Fees 2013 are due!

Dear Brothers Members, Please see attached the Schedule of Fees for 2013. Please endeavour to ensure that you or your child, as the case may be, is financial prior to the season commencing on Saturday, 13th April 2013: a low-income, non-for-profit club is dependent on a financial membership.
Alternatively, pls contact the Club should you wish to make alternative arrangements.more

Friday Night Footy is finally here!

It's been a long lead up to game time for our Club's little footballers! Good luck to our U7-9-11s this Friday night (19th April) at the Rockhampton Cricket Grounds playing under lights.
Make sure you're there 15 mins early, so Daniel & Cameron can get the team sheets sorted.more

One for the diary... 5:30pm, Tue 9th April - Juniors & Youth Parent-Player Pre-season Evening

The 2013 Pre-Season Parent & Player Evening will be on Tuesday, 9th April 2013, commencing 5.30pm.
This is the last Tuesday training session prior to fixtures commencing on Saturday, 13th April (and, Friday evening, 12th Apr for the 7-9-11s).
It is an ideal opportunity to gather prior to the season - food & drink available.
A $2 coin donation is asked to offset catering costs to the Club.more

Under 16 AFL Capricornia Squad 2013 Announced

Congratulations our BAFC boys listed below who made the cut for the Under 16 AFLCJ Representative team to play in the North QLD U16 Country Championships on 13-14th April at Airlie Beach : Connor West, Jarryd May, Zac Lynam, Tony Wolfenden, (& Josh Leggate as Emergency).
There's a final practice match V U16 Oceania rep side on the 6th April at Glenmore AFC... all are welcome to cheer the lads on!more

NORTHERN EXPOSURE, Inside Football Magazine, 27 March

Brothers Football Club have been featured in Australia's premiere footy newspaper, "Inside Football". With Jeff Lyon (head coach) and Scott Smithwick (AFL Queensland), journalist, Brett Anderson, takes a look at how BAFC and footy are shaping up for Season 2013 in the north Click 'more' for the article.more

Under 13 Training - THIS Saturday, 6th April

A training session for ALL Under 13 players will be held on Saturday afternoon (3:30pm-5:00pm) at Kele Park. There'll be no access to the facilities - bring your own water bottle.more

Help Konnor help those with Leukemia

Congratulations to Konnor Faulkner-Ruff for participating in the "World's Greatest Shave" this year. Konnor is one of our Under 13s, and for those that know him, it will mean the Rat's Tail will be coming off!
You can support Konnor in this worthy cause at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/221310718011192/?mall_view=posts and http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/Konnermore

Congratulations to 12 Years Schoolboy & U15 Capricornia Reps

Congratulations are in order to our lads selected in the Rockhampton 12 Years Schoolboys yesterday afternoon - Adam Hooper, Adam Uebergang, Caylun Dunne, Jackmann Yasso, Eylie Larry-Debney, Luke McCubbin and James Richardson.

Congrats also to Jarrod May and Isaac Smithwick for their selection in the 15s Capricornia side.

Well done to all the boys, and good luck at the next level!more

Tradie needed!

To any boilermaker, welder or steel fabricator in our membership or parent group... the Club Committee is seeking to address a few minor maintenance and improvement issues prior to the season start. If you are able to assist or know someone who can assist, pls contact Laurence Stitt (Treasurer) on 0427 070 259more

7-9-11 Training cancelled today (19th Mar)

Daniel had made a call for the juniors this afternoon - no training.
Training for other age groups will proceed.more

Rep footy practice match on Sunday, 10th March

The Under 16 Capricorn Cyclones will take on Wide bay in a scratch match at Kele Park this Sunday - opening bounce will be at 2PM.more

Brothers AFC takes footy to the Central Highlands this Sunday!

Hey kids, Come & Try Australia's Game at Emerald Showgrounds on Sunday, 10th March 2013 between 9:30AM & 10:30AM. The session will be followed by a sausage sizzle, and a Seniors trial match at 11:30.
And, for those from Blackwater, Emerald and the Central Highlands keen to take their footy further, contact Jeff on 0447824744.more

U13/15 training arrangements - Thursday, 7th Mar.

Training on if it's NOT raining -

Bring running shoes for road run with John & Mick (ground unsuitable for training).

Under 17s training with Seniors.more

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12 & 15 Years Schoolboys Rep Football selection trials on 6th March

The NEW date for the Rockhampton District under 15 Australian Football trials is the Wednesday, 6th of March.

The venue is North Rockhamtpon High School from 9am until 11am.

12 Years Schoolboys is also on 6th March at Glenmore State School (back oval off McLaughlin St) between 4pm-5:30pm.

Get yourselves down there, boys, and have a go!more

Schoolboys Representative Football 2013

Selection for Schoolboys Representative Football for 12ys and 15yrs age categories will commence next month. 12yrs Schoolboys information sheet attached.
(Click for 'more')more

Tue 5th Mar. - training CANCELLED for 7-9-11s & Under 13-15-17s!

An early decision has been taken by the Club to cancel training for all juniors and youth grades, given the amount of rain over the weekend, and forecast rain/storms til Tuesday.

An assessment will be made for Thursday training for the 13-15-17s mid-week.more

Friday Night footy

A start date for the Under 7-9-11 age groups has been set for FRIDAY, 12th APRIL 2013.
All junior fixtures are held at the Rockhampton Cricket Ground. Under 7 & 9 start about 18:00, with the 11s starting about 19:15.... but, be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early so the coaches/team managers can finalise team sheets and guernseys.more

Representative Football! A window of opportunity for our Under 16 players

The opportunity exists NOW for players to represent the region and nominate for selection in the Under 16 Capricornia trials.
Players can direct all enquiries to Scott Smithwick (Regional Manager, AFL Capricornia)and obtain further updates by accessing the AFL Capricornia Facebook page.

A letter detailing how to nominate, expectations, and training is attached (Click 'more')more

2013 Juniors - Training Commencement Dates & Times!

Dust off the boots and pump up your footy... training starts soon! Click for detailsmore

2013 AFLC Fixture Released

Under 13-15-17, Womens, and Seniors AFLC Fixture is now available.
The Under 7-9-11 Fixture yet to be released by JAFL Capricornia.more

Support your Club at AMart Allsports

Need new footy boots or other sporting kit? Consider signing up for AMart Community Kickbacks to support your footy club. Ask for details when purchasing at Amart Allsports, and don't forget to nominate Brothers Australian Football Club as your club.
Got old boots that don't fit the kids anymore? Bring them in to the Canteen to go in the "Boot Box" to be re-used by others...more

ROOS RAFFLES at the Brunny

Every Saturday evening from 6.15pm the footy club holds its only weekly raffle at the Brunswick Hotel in West St Rockhampton.

The Brunny is known for it’s great value meals and it’s family atmosphere.

Get along to the Brunny to support the raffles. Maybe even join in the roster to share the work load and support fellow club members.

See you at the Brunny.more

The Lyon is in the sand – New coach to lift Roos in 2013

Following a disastrous year with injury to key players and the stepping down of the senior coach at the end of 2012 the Roos have appointed a new coach in Jeff Lyon.
Lyon brings a wealth of experience and football knowledge to a club that is looking to build a platform into the near future with its group of young and talented players.more

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