Next Senior game:  Sun 20 May Brothers vs Warwick at Glenholme Park.

Next Junior game: Friday 18th & Saturday 19th May BROTHERS vs Pittsworth @ BROTHERS

Slight changes to game times for games against Pittsworth/Dalby/Souths at Brothers.

 Coaches don’t forget this weekend the team photos are being taken please ensure your teams are aware of the times.

 Below is a list of times for each team.  Please arrive 15mins before your time

 Friday 18^th May, 2012

·         Under 16                     6.30pm

·         Under 11                     7pm

·         Under 12                     7.30pm

Saturday 19^th May, 2012

·         Under 7                       7.30am

·         Under 8                       8.15am

·         Under 9                       9.00am

·         Under 10                     11.40am

·         COMMITTEE                12 Noon

·         Under 13                     9.30am

·         Under 14                     10.30am

·         Under 15                     11.20am

·         REFS                      2.00pm

 
 Once again we have we have games Friday night and Saturday morning.

 THE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP THIS WEEKEND AS WE HAVE BOTH JUNIOR AND SENIORS OVALS OPERATING

 TIME/SCORE KEEPERS ARE NEED, FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY

COACHES/MANAGERS PLEASE please reply via email THE NAMES AND CONTACT DETAILS OF 2 PEOPLE WHO ARE TO KEEP TIME AND SCORE FOR YOUR GRADE

 THE CANTEEN DOES NOT OPRATE BY ITSELF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

COACHES/MANAGERS PLEASE please reply via email THE NAMES AND CONTACT DETAILS OF 2 PEOPLE WHO ARE TO HELP OUT IN THE CANTEEN YOUR GRADE

 On Saturday the senior oval to be set up for the U7 & U8’s

Once again the club needs someone to put their hands up to make this happen, please reply via email if you can help

Congratulations to the following players who have made representative sides this year.

Under 14’s  Sam Betros, Will O'Gradey, Will Stenner, Zane Wilshire, Jack McNab, Blake Neumann, Bray Perkins, Mackenzie Logan, Chais Welldon,  Ethan Hearn

Under 16’s Cyril Connell Cup Clydesdale Squad Jarred Tuite (U15), Konnor Clark, Sam Collins, Lachlan Lee, Josh Head, Anthony Kaarsberg and Jordan Weribone

Brothers enjoyed a successful TJRL grand final day , as the Club won 3 of the 5 age groups contested at Dalby on Saturday 11th September,   2011.

 
The day started off with Brothers beating neighbours Newtown 26- 4 in the Under 12 decider. David Tea starred for Brothers scoring 3 tries , while Jacob Edwards, Xavier McGrane and Alex Toner also crossed the line. The 12's fought from No. 3 position , all through the semi's , to secure their premiership win !!
 
The Leprechauns then claimed the Under 13 grand final , with a 16 - 12 win over the highly fancied Highfields Eagles side. After loosing the major semi. the 13's had to beat South's the week before in a sudden death play off, to have their rematch against the Highfields side. A try to Zane Wilshire , with only minutes to go to full time, secured the hard fought contest , Brothers way .
 
A good day continued for Brothers as they also won the Under 14 decider 26-14 over the Oakey Bears. Jarred Tuite and Jesse Head scored doubles for Brothers , as the Leprechauns muscled their way to the win. A loss to the Bears in the last game of the premiership rounds, was the catalyst for Brothers 14's to really focus on their year , then take out the major semi and Grand final.

Unfortunately the Leprechauns could not win everything, as Valleys defeated Brothers 28 -22 , in a very close & brutal Under 16 Grand Final encounter. Brothers had all the momentum in the 2nd half, but time ran out to take the trophy. Strong games from Jonah Placid, Ash Taylor , Corey Langton & Bill Squires, could not produce the win.
 
TJRL President Darren Hutley, also presented Brothers TJRL Club , with the Club Champions Shield for 2011 season. This is the 2nd consecutive year that the Club has secured this prestigious award, and it was accepted on behalf of the Club by Co Club Captains Joshua Roser-Ratcliffe and Ben Hollman.
 
Celebrations continued back at Brothers Hursley Road grounds , with a few hundred people joining the boys to celebrate the 2011 season & its success. Club President Joe Hannant was very proud of the Club's season and ecstatic at the success the club secured during the finals series. " Over the last few years the Club has worked hard on implementing the right culture within , where all players are in an environment, where they enjoy their football and we have been lucky to secure a very experienced coaching staff , that support these same values. Brothers welcomes everyone to the Club and players know they will get game time , no matter the numbers in any grade, as we go out of our way to secure 2nd games where required"

Club Coaching Director Gary Palmer , was also excited by the clubs success in 2011. " The Club has grown it player roster over recent years, especially in the lower grades , and with the changes approved for the TJRL competition in 2012 , with the introduction of a 2nd competition, the Leprechauns will be submitting multiple sides next year. The new structure will allow for better development of players & their skill sets, within a environment of playing against other teams of a similar level and importantly they all have the opportunity to play for points & a premiership.  Well done to the TJRL clubs for this initiative !!!"

Brothers Seniors had a very successful season in 2011. Two sides made the finals series with A-Grade finishing 3rd overall and C-Grade finishing 4th. The Under 18’s and Reserve Grade both narrowly missed out on the finals. The A-Grade side won the mid-season premiership, claiming their first Madsen Rasmussen trophy in 10 years. The side benefited throughout the year after signing former Australian and Qld legend Jason Smith at the start of the year.

Sam and Tim Hannant both made the Toowoomba Clydesdales side that toured Bundaberg with Sam captaining the side. A successful season resulted Sam Hannant, Tim Hannant, Nathan Gaulton, Justin Croft and Jason Smith selected in the TRL team of the year. Matthew Coutts was also rewarded for a great year being named Reserve Grade player of the year. Up and comers Josh Davies and Jake Head were named in the Rising Stars side.

Overall it was a great year for the club, even though no premierships were won. Lets hope that we can take the next step in 2012 and claim a title.

2011 Madsden-Rasmussen-Trophy

Congratulations to the A-grade team for winning the Madsen-Rasmussen trophy for the first time since 2000.

BROTHERS 28 (Phil Waters 2, Calan Dunbar, Tom Starkey, Ben Loxley tries; Marc Potter 4 goals) def OAKEY 24 (Corey Blades 2, Steven Rodgers, Daniel Blades, Myles Egan tries; Josh Duncan 2 goals).

2011 Presidents Cup

Congratulation to the Under 13, Under 14 and Under 16  teams who won 3 out of 3 finals in the Presidents Cup!

Under 13 BROTHERS 28 (Williaim Stenner 1 try, William O'Gradey 3 tries and 2 Goals, Sam Betros 1 TRY, Mitchell Revell 1 try) def HIGHFIELDS 4 (Lachlan Clewley 1 try)

Under 14 BROTHERS (Josh McKay 3 tries, MitchellI Lewis 1 try and5 goals, Jarred Tuite 2 tries, Jesse Head 1 try, Chris Hannant 1 try) 42 def OAKEY 6 (Todd White 1 goal, Thomas Murphy 1 try)

Under 16 BROTHERS 18  (Corey Langton 2 tries, Zac Rubb 1 try, Ashley Taylor 3 goals) def VALLEYS 12 (Hugh Sedger 2 goals, Jordan Dejoux 1 try, Mitch Sargeant 1 try)