Brothers Tolland Hotel Tens

Saturday 13th March 2010
McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga
$4000 Prizemoney on offer
Entries Fee: $250
Closing Date for entries 5th March 2010

Further details email seniors@brothers.com.au or phone
Riley Mullins 0422 4565 49
Steven Mullins 0412 693 259
Dennis Purcell on 0428 261 212
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Canberra Raiders Visit & Juniors Early Registration: 9th February 2010

Brothers Juniors will hold an early registration day next Tuesday 9th February coinciding with the Canberra Raiders visit to Wagga as an ARL One Community event.

The full Raiders squad will stage a contact training run at Paramore Park (the new junior grounds at Equex).

New, old and returning players are invited and encouraged to come along, watch the Raiders in action, and spend some time meeting and talking to the players afterwards at an information BBQ.

Brothers Juniors will have a Registration Tent for players to register or just make enquires. Cost of Registration is $100 per player. New players must provide a sighted Birth Certificate or Passport as proof of age.

Give Bob a call on Mobile 0428 17 9494 if you need any further details.

Agenda for Raiders Visit and Player Registration:

Brothers Seniors 2010 Playing Strips

Check out the new playing strips and club shirts for the 2010 season. Incorported in the designs are continuing and new sponsors for the season ahead. 2010 Playing Strips [PDF]

Senior Training for 2010 Season

Brothers Senior Rugby League will recommence training for ALL Grades under senior coach Blake Dunn Tuesday and Thursday nights starting next Tuesday 12th January 2010.

Training and skills work will be at Bolton Park (assemble at the Plane) commencing 6pm.

All returning, new or interested players from under 16 to first grade are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Further details: Riley Mullins 0422 456 549 or 6921 6577

BROTHER SECURE NEW FIRST GRADE COACH

Wagga Brothers Rugby League Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Dunn as Captain Coach for the 2010 season.

Blake is a highly decorated representative player with an excellent record in all his Rugby League endeavours. He was highly recommended to us by a network of knowledgeable rugby league identities.

He will bring a wealth of knowledge from highly credentialed coaches he has played under from Group 11, to the Canterbury Bulldogs and the past three seasons with Thirroul in the strong Illawarra competition. For the past two seasons he has represented Illawarra Division and Country Firsts.

Growing up in Dubbo, Blake is very much a country boy at heart, so coaching and playing in Wagga and Group 9 is a move he is very much looking forward to.

After 5 years under Craig Field’s direction the Brothers have matured as club, from under 6’s right through to first grade. Blake’s appointment and his knowledge and passion will ensure the club builds on that foundation and continue to be a benchmark for other clubs on and off the field.

The club’s senior grades are now predominantly club juniors who have progressed through the grades. The fact that this is a key ingredient for success, both presently and into the future, is not lost on the club. Blake will look to build on the foundations that Craig has built and ensure that there is a steady stream of Brother juniors progressing through the grades.

Blake is hoping to be in Wagga next week when it is planned we will have a meet and greet to formally introduce him to the club members and the local media.

BROTHERS JUNIORS BIG DAY OUT

Brothers U11 GF Photos Album || Brothers U12 GF Photos Album

Brothers scooped the pool a the Southern Pool Grand Finals winning the under 11, under 12, under 13 and under 14 finals.

It has been a long time since the club has enjoyed such success and comes of the back of some great work by all our players, coaches and support staff. The grand final victories come on the back of our club taking out a record 5th successive Club Championship.

Under 10
KANGAROOS 40 (W. Mannion 2, J. Mascini, H. Fitzsimmons, L. Stenhouse, B. Foster tries L. Jolliffe, J. Downes, L. Stenhouse, H. Fitzsimmons, M. Burey, J. Gaynor goals) defeated TURVEY PARK 0
Rick Keast Medal (Man of the Match): Bowie Foster (Kangaroos)

Under 11
BROTHERS 12 (N. Hay, H. Hicks tries B. Flynn, M. Murphy goals) defeated KANGAROOS RED 6 (R. Begg try G. Sykes goal)
Rick Keast Medal (Man of the Match): Nicholas Hay (Brothers)

The under 11 grand final was possible the match of the day with 10 minutes of extra time required to decide a winner after the full time siren saw the teams locked together at 6 all.

Very little separated the two sides and the game as an intense battle from the opening whistle. Roos gained an early lead mid way through the first half with Riley Begg making a strong run before spinning out of a tackle to score. Brothers evened the score shortly before half time after some good lead up work by the forwards with scheming half Harry Hicks scoring a well earned try.

The second half was action packed with the play moving from one end of the field to the other. Despite the great ball movement and determined running both teams defended exceptional well and the game was forced into extra time. In extra time Brothers had first use of the ball and gained some field ascendancy.

Nick Hay broke the deadlock with a barnstorming run from around 20 meters out to put Brothers in front. Roos spent much of the remaining 5 minutes camped in Brothers half however Brothers refused to surrender the lead and rallied with an unbelievable show of defence.

Under 12
BROTHERS 24 (J. Last, D. McLachlan, S. Humphries, P. Griffin tries B. Ambler, L. Carey, D. McLachlan goals) defeated KANGAROOS 0
Rick Keast Medal (Man of the Match): Dylan McLachlan (Brothers)

Brothers made it three straight premierships with a convincing win over Kangaroos. The game started at a frantic pace with some big clashes in the forwards and good ball movement with both sides looking to gain an early advantage.

Tenacious Brothers lock Paddy Griffin scored the first points using his speed and good judgement to skirt a couple of slower defenders, stand up the Roos fullback and score under the posts. Once the first points were scored Brothers confidence grew as the continued to pile on unanswered points.

The Roos boys never yielded at any stage despite the score with Hayden Ashcroft, Ben Boi Uk and Connor McCauley leading the charge. Brothers had plenty of quality players in a good team effort. Paddy Griffin, Tom Menzies, Nick Orr and Josh Egan all had great games and the highly talented Dylan McLachlan was judged best on ground with a slashing display.

Under 13
BROTHERS RED 14 (S. Robinson 3 tries M. Mattingly goal) defeated KANGAROOS 8 (J. Uhr, S. Keast tries)
Rick Keast Medal (Man of the Match): Sharne Robinson (Brothers)

This game was always going to be a close encounter and the big crowd in attendance was treated to some entertaining rugby league. Brothers were first to score courtesy of a bustling run from around 20 meters out by centre Sharne Robinson. The try went unconverted and despite some great attacking raids by both teams the score remained at 4 to nil up until half time. After the break Brothers lifted the tempo against the bigger Roos side and Mick Mattingly made a break using some great footwork before dishing the ball off to Sharne Robinson who ran 60 meters to score his second try. Shortly after fullback Edward Ansell cracked the Roos defence before drawing the fullback and passing to the ever present Robinson who was in for his third try taking Brothers to a 14 point lead. Kangaroos never say die attitude allowed them to score two late tries to Jesse Uhr and Sam Keast however they left there run too late with Brothers holding out for a well constructed victory.

Under 14
BROTHERS 28 (L. Gladman 2, J. Stiener, L. McInerney, S. Tracey tries L. Gladman, L. McInerney, S. Tracey, J. Betts goals) defeated ALBURY 18 (L. Hampton 2, J. France, H. Molkentin tries J. Green goal)
Rick Keast Medal (Man of the Match): Hayden Stirling (Brothers)

Brothers made it a great day for the entire club, securing its first grand final win, giving the Club 4 titles overall for the day. The Brothers team reaped the rewards for their long term commitment to training and playing from the pre season onwards. Albury proved worthy opponents and while Brothers were always in front on the scoreboard the Albury boys were never far behind and with the crafty Curtly Jenkinson, talented Jorden Green and Lachlan Hampton working well to keep Albury in contention with some well constructed tries and flashes of individual brilliance. Brothers had plenty of good players in a great team effort but none were better than Hayden Stirling who really took up the challenge in the early stages of the game with some barnstorming runs. Luke Gladman at fullback never plays a bad game and his defence in the last line and timely injections into the attack gave Brothers a real boost at important times during the match. Diminutive halfback Steven Tracey and 5/8 Trae O’Neill controlled the game in the halves and gave great service to their outside backs.

Under 15
TURVEY PARK 34 (B. Rigg 3, S. Charles 2, N. Rose tries N. Rose 4 goals) defeated ALBURY 22 (D. Quayle 2, C. Heald, C. Richards tries D. Quayle 3 goals)
Rick Keast Medal (Man of the Match): Brody Rigg(Turvey Park)

Saturday Night Raffles

Reminder to all supporters about the Saturday Night Raffle at the Tolland Hotel. Drop in for a meal from 6.30 onwards. Raffle is drawn about 7.30pm