Braves Preso for 08'

Al was hoipng to be among the winners...

The Braves will have their gala presentation evening on the 26th starting at 6 down at Brave Park. It will signal the start of a big weekend for some of the boys.

BBQ and BYO beers on the night.

cu there

Yearly Awards 08'

The Braves were uncertain about Miko's new choice of strip for 09'...

Best Goal Celebration

Who else? A man who had a real purple patch mid season then got frustrated with his lack of finishing percentage and played out the year out wide. Miko Came up with 2 very late goals against the Grasshoppers at home- a game we really should have lost-to pull a point out of our collective asses. And the celebrations- shirt waving, sprinting about like a rabbit on speed, topless, wemon swooning blah blah blah.. Good man. Get yourself up front again next year boy.

Worst goal celebration

McLoskey, who had to be crash tackled to add some spice to his after goal antics against Tathra at home. Even after Miko had called for more euphoria before the match after goals. Equal worst- Jmac. Hang on, he didn't score. Except if you count the goal for Wolumla in the elimantion final...

Best miss

Equal between Barney's drive from Dunko's underhit corner in the first final in Eden and Maz's sizzling effort to try to force ET v Wolumla in the final. Oh well...

Most fouls

Fox. Not only did our renassaince man get better every single game, he kept the mongrel in his game which consistently unsettled his opponents. One more year son. Oh, also an award for Fox and Maz being the only receipents of yellow this year- amazing after our 20 odd last year...

Best...
Trainer, player, team man, passer, header, penalty taker- you name it. Crouch can do it all. Just ask him.

Best dummy spit
Lenno for his effort at home. Think Donnie and Dunko may worn that one. Tears all round. Honary mention- Paddy's spray at Fox for wasting a ball v Merimbula(?). He's still apologising:)

Best Impersonation of Johnnie Walker
Angus. Played v Bega in Bega (Dunko's first game) and wasn't seen after. Spotted in town when he waved to Dunko last week though...

Second best trainer
Donnie. Nuff said.

Best under Pressure
Buzz. Doesn't mind a bit of pressure. Just don't expect miracles:)

Best impersonation of a runaway train.
Simo when he had his mind on getting a piece on a loose ball. Or player.

Most romantic
Jmac. Went fishing on a secluded beach. made a 1 metre high sand castle, complete with hinged french windows, which opened, revealing a 45 carat diamond engagement ring for Brookie. Not all of that might be true, but it's a good story. Good luck to you both:)

Best Pisstake
Adam being told we lost the first final and we played short? Putting Donnie in goals with a crook back? Putting Maz on when he was still pissed? Making Maz captain? Fox announcing his retirement? Miko saying he might strengthen his knee? Adam saying he'll never rally his new car(or his mum's)? Dunko promising not to shout before a game? Someone telling Al to grow up? you decide...

Best own goal
Buzz's accident v Wolumla at home? J Mac scoring for Wolumla to send us out this year? can't think of any others..

Oddest game of the year
2 penalties v Wolumla in the first 7 minutes? What were we supposed to do then?

Biggest surprise
Lack of yellows? Tony Mac's sudden liking the Braves? McLoskey turning up to training (at least twice)?

There's lots more, but enough for now...

Braves last stand for '08

The Braves went out kicking and screaming on Sunday to the predictably physical, unskillful, sly, plucky Bushrangers. It was never going to be easy for the Braves, with the Bega field being a hoodoo ground over the past years for the boys in blue. There was an undoubted possession share for the Braves, but unfortunately some passes and touches let us down thru the match. The Bega field also seems to have a 'radio silence' effect on the Braves- the boys were unusually uncommunicative on Sunday which didn't help the cause at times.

The Braves started with a 4-4-2 for the first time this year hoping the practice would aid them next week.

Not quite sure what happened here- this was the first draft, I published the fial draft with a funny pic, but it's gone now. I'll have another go somethime. Or not...

Bemboka Vomit Comet to transport Braves come Sunday

Maz said this was why you didnt want to drink from bottles on the bus...

The following is a copy of the Publicity Poster for the Bemboka Braves Vomit Comet...

Bus to Bega for Rugby League Grand Finals and Soccer final this Sunday!

Come and watch the action!

BEMBOKA BRAVES v Wolumla- Elimination Final (Winner into Grand Final)

1PM Bega Rec

All the Rugby league grand finals

U18’s-1030

Reserve Grade 1230

First Grade 230

Catch the 32 seater Bus in and support the Braves and Roosters against their arch rivals!

The bus leaves from Pub at 930AM and 1100AM Sunday morning.

The Bus will return at 430PM from the Bega Recreation Ground car park and 7PM from the Commercial hotel Bottle Shop.

Pickups available with prior arrangement.

You can drink on the bus, but NO glass please.

Cost for the bus is $5 one way($10 return)

Call Dave on 64930202 for bookings or more details on the Bus

Go You Braves!

So there it is. No need to Drive- an opportunity to hang about and watch the Grasshoppers embarrass Wolumla in First Grade or slip over and watch the First Grade Thugby League Grannie on the other side of the fence. Prizes for most inventive way to get in for free, so bring`your shovel, trojan horse, ladder etc..

Fire up boys- this is the big one. Until the following week...

Fairytales do come true!

The Boys enjoyed it when Barney strapped his new boots on...

Once upon a time one of the more exerienced Braves turns up for the biggest game of the year and suddenly realises he's left his boots behind. And the game is in Eden. Maz also thought he'd done it, but was happy to find them on the floor in the back of his unmarked patrol car.

Barney it was though that went on to promptly blame Emma for his boots being at home. After trying on a few stray spare pairs of the boys boots (ala' Cinderella), he decided to approach the fairy godmothers of the Bega Devils ladies lineup.

It was there that this fairytale came true. He came back beaming with a size 10 pair of chick's boots and the 3 ugly sisters(Buzz, Fox and Simo) had become very jealous. They refused to pass him the ball and made his life hard throughout the game, but Barney did not turn into a pumpkin, nor did he kiss a frog, nor did he get chased by the wicked witch of the East.

Instead, he went on to play his best and his magical chick boots were returned to their rightful owners, whom they had not performed for the game before.

Barney vowed never to forget his boots again.

And he lived happily ever after.

Go you cross dressing Brave!

Braves bounce back!

(above)McLoskey said he loved pulling out of tackles as goalie!

(above) a new location for the after match beers for the Braves...

On Sunday the Bemboka Braves faced a very evenly matched opponent in Tathra in the Minor Semi final in the Far South Coast Football Association Reserve grade competition. With only a goal or two separating the teams over the 3 matches played this season, and Tathra looking strong all over the park, the Braves were pretty nervous approaching the game. Missing a couple of regulars due to injury and disloyalty, the Braves were a little thin on the ground, but their bench has not let them down at all this year. Al and Simo were as pumped as the boys who started for sure.

Tathra started strongly, with the first 5 minutes of the game played in the Braves half. We seriuosly couldn't get the ball away! It was a relief to the blues to finally get the ball over halfway. The backs and midfield continually hit clearances against Tathra players, and we were bustled off the ball in 50/50's a few times. It looked like a long day at the office..

It took 10 minutes for the braves to get their first attempt on goal- one of the many duffed edge of the box chances that fell to Dunko. The barrage of shots on the Tathra goal was occuring, we just weren't on target. Maz finally scored with an unstoppable shot late in the first half for his 22nd goal of the year.

At the other end, McLoskey did the gentleman's thing and took (another) turn in goal- rewarding his team with probably the biggest hit of the year when he advanced without fear to take a freekick speccy over the pack and lay out their best midfielder. Dunko was quick to point out that he might take a look for Mcloskey next header he contested. Absolutely smashed him.
The Braves mids had worked really hard to close the Tathra lads down- which showed with the lack of real quality ball they got forward. Saying that, Barney(with his magic chick boots), J Mac and Buzz were fantastic at the back- part of the whole squad who stepped up a couple of levels from Bega. They were strong in the air, won almost evey tackle, played deep to prevent the pacy Tathra lads sneaking away and communicated really well.

With the slender advantage at the break, the Braves braced themselves for the onslaught from Tathra, who were keen to level. Chances were pretty even in the second half- a few dodgy attempts from the Braves (crouchy's rubbish first touch buggered up one of the best chances), and Tathra's attempts only thrawted by the bar and stout defending.

Best on Park for the Braves were Maz who once again was winning tackles no one expected him too(even with a dead ass from his little dark haired mate), Paddy(the old legend back to form), J Mac(storming at the back- but bitterly dissapointed at being penalised more than once for the game) , Barney(mr intensity), Miko(Mr Tazzie Devil), Fox (only one shithouse cross for the game) and self proclaimed European Footballer of the Year Josh Crouchy Green(who along with superstriker Maz suffered from chaffed nipples). Lucy has offered the lads some spare self adhesive breast pads for this weekend.

The Braves came out strong again in the second half- Simo was on the warpath, but failed to mow anyone down this week. Al zipped about in the front line making keen tackles, good touches and getting into goalscoring positions without quite getting the final magic touch(it will happen mate).

Dunko got Axed by the oldest man in Tathra 10 mins into the second half, hitting the deck like the sook he is. Bit of intensive rehab on his worst cork ever on the cards to be fit for Thursday night training. Speaking of Thursday night, Donnie made a pledge to come to training this week(after a few drinks), get fit and score 3 goals. Dunko said he was worried he'd turn up, do his hammy and the show would be over...

Fox knocked up for the first time ever and later said he was glad to take a break late in the half. It's not all about running around the old slow wide men is it old mate? He was later heard muttering the R word- retirement-and Dunko said he'd slap him if he mentioned that silly idea again. Maz said he should retire and the rest of us wouldn't have to put up with him asking when he could go home and have his steak after 12 minutes of training. he could also wear his watch on Thursdays again. Enough of that rubbish talk. Boot up again next year Fox or we're coming to get you. No one gets better each game at his age and then throws in the towel.

The Braves lost a bit of steam later on in the second half- They made some nice scoring chances like Barney's hectic strike directly froma Shitty Dunko corner, Miko swiped the left foot towards the goal, Crouch turned crotch (or should that be chafe?), Donnie slapped a couple of handy efforts and Al and Simo were ready to creat glory at any second. Next week lads.

Some desperate defence kept the Braves in front, even if that involved a couple of dodgy shoves, a sly handball and a lucky deflection into McLoskeys arms. Some rather erratic passing showed how knackered the Braves were at the end, but the Braves had done enough- Tathra were held at bay.

It was 1-0 when the fulltime whistle went. Perhaps fortunate for the Braves, but as always the Tathra lads were good natured about the result and wished the Braves luck for the rest of their campaign. Definately the gentleman's award for the boys from the coast.

Wolumla had a bit of a rubbish game against Bega, apparently loosing it and having their best player sent off- so hopefully the positive passing and possession play fromthe braves will wear them down too and we'll put some past them on the massive Bega field. It will be all about controlling that bouncing ball and keeping things tight. Possession will once again be the key- the long ball game from Wolumla won't work unless we keep giving the ball away..

Dave has a bus leaving Bemboka at 0930 and 11 Sunday morning and returning home at 430 and 7 in the evening. $5 each way if you don't wanna take your car. Probably do the same if we make the Grannie the following weekend, so lets make sure we do!

The weekend Elimination Final is on at Bega Rec at 1pm v Wolumla. Let's show them who has the best squad in the comp!

Make it to the Grannie you mighty Braves!