JOIN BROTHERS IN 2012 Following our ongoing success this year, Brothers needs players in all grades for 2012 season - click here for details

Upcoming Courses In 2012 Brothers is encouraging all members to upgrade their qualifications.    Level 1 Coach .  20,22,24,24 Feb. Applications close 6 Feb.  Level 1 Coach. 20-21 Apr. Applications close 6 Apr. Sports Trainer Level 1. 31 Jan, 2 Feb. Applications close 23 Jan. Referee Level 1. 26 Feb. Applications close 10 Feb. Leaguesafe. 31 March. Applications close 20 Feb. Download nomination form Download course poster   Junior members and coaches should contact coaching directors Gary Palmer or Wayne Ferguson.   Seniors News: Training starts 6:00pm Tue 17 Jan, Glenholme Park Brothers Confraternity October 2011 conference download communiqué    Junior News: TJRL Under 15 Touring Squad Named. The Under 15 Squad to tour New Zealand in season 2012 has been named. From the 23 tour positions available, Brothers has secured 6 berths. A big Congratulations to the following players:   Blake APPO Dan    DEAN Chris HANNANT Jesse HEAD Michael LEWIS Josh MCKAY

Important Upcoming Dates APR 21 Brothers Race Day, Clifford Park. $55 adults, $35 children

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. 

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 South West Squad 2011

 A  Squad of 22 players  has been named to cover for injury and cost and so on  for the Brothers South West side to compete at the Brothers Challenge  an annual event contested between four regions of Brothers Clubs, South West, South East, Central and Northern, all Brothers clubs are allocated to region and then squads picked. Last year the Brothers Challenge was contested in Rockhampton in late September. South West Brothers competed very strongly and had 3 selected in the QLD Brothers side who faced a North Queensland Cowboys Academy squad in Cairns in October 2010.Toowoomba Brothers will have a very strong representation this year with 8 players named in the 22 man squad.

Toowoomba  Brothers representatives: (U16)  Corey Langton, Billy Squires, Sam Handley, Blake Rondefelt (U18) Jake Head, Mitch Betros, Conor Nolan, Dan Clark 

This years carnival dates are September 26 – September 30. Travelling Monday (to Rockhampton),   playing Tuesday & Wednesday as South West, before being split into Four mixed teams and playing TWO  other games before the Brothers QLD Team is picked, this allows for all coaches to see all players involved.

BROTHERS Toowoomba Junior Rugby League Inc.

Congratulates Club Representative Players for season 2011

Schoolboys
Toowoomba Representatives : Lokee Brooks , Dougal Manns , Patty Coleman, Brody Liston and Alex Knoo
Inner Downs Representatives: Coby Ferguson and Tom Gore
Darling Downs Representatives: Lokee Brooks and Dougal Manns

UNDER 12:
Schoolboys
Toowoomba Representatives: Jacob Edwards, Patrick Collins, Percy Cubby, Luke Neale, Xavier McGrane and Billy Meredith

UNDER 13:
Toowoomba Clydesdale Representatives : Mackenzie Logan, Zane Wilshire, Sam Betros, Jack McNab, Nicolas Keppel , William Stenner and William O’Grady

South West Mustangs Representatives: Zane Wilshire, Sam Betros, Jack McNab, William Stenner and William O’Grady

Under 14:
Toowoomba Clydesdale Representatives : Jarred Tuite , Brad Brown, Dan Dean, Jesse Head, Oliver Bridgeman, Chris Hannant, Blake Appo, Henry Rogers, Josh McKay, Michael Lewis and Hayden Hartwig

South West Mustangs Representatives : Jarred Tuite , Jesse Head, Oliver Bridgeman, Josh McKay, Michael Lewis and Hayden Hartwig.

Darling Downs U 15 Schoolboys Representative: Jarred Tuite

UNDER 15
Darling Downs Schoolboys: Alex Rangiira, Sam Collins, Josh Head , Jordan Weribone and Anthony Kaarsberg.
Sydney Tour: Sam Collins, Josh Head and Jordan Weribone

UNDER 16
Cyril Connell Cup ‘Toowoomba Clydesdale Representatives: Ashley Taylor, Corey Langton, Billy Squires , Sam Handley , David Roberson and Jonah Placid and William Sullivan
Toowoomba Clydesdale Representatives : Ben Hollman , Harry McCullough
South West Mustangs: Corey Langton
Queensland Representative: Corey Langton

"Brothers Juniors Toowoomba aims to instil a winning attitude, excellence in character, and a prideful tradition through preparation, dedication, desire, and respect."

Brothers needs new players to make our club better
in 2012 - click here for details

Congratulations to all our junior players & good luck in your exams!

Click to download full team list

2012 Coaches needed: In 2012 Brothers will need at least 6 new junior coaches as the junior competition will split into two divisions and a new Under 6 competition starts. Contact coaching director Gary Palmer 0433 265 562 if you want to coach junior football in 2012.

Primary Schoolboys Draw: To be played at Brothers & other venues.  Term 3 Draw ; All Divisions Draw

Brothers promotes positive behaviour. Be sure you know about our Club goals and penalties for bad behaviour. Check it out here! 

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20 Aug - team photos will be taken, starting around 7:30am.

16 Sep - Summer junior Oztag competition starts at Brothers. See the Toowoomba Oztag website or contact Jaye Marshall 0415 875 700

2 Oct - Presentation Day

Brothers will be introducing an Under 6 competition in 2012

Junior match reports and senior match reports are now available. 

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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)