Party on baby!

A better bunch of boys you would never find...

Saturday saw the Braves converge on the Kammy golf course for a hit, moved onto the bowlo for a bowl and then onto Maz's crib for a barbie and some more drunken shenanigans including fireworks, a bonfire which they had a permit for and some other explosives fun.

Al wore his medal for Coaches pet, Pez wore his straw hat which obviously hampered his golf game. His team did win though. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, Mcloskeys team was unable to hit anyone else with their golf balls. The Kammy Open was to be held the next day and the first groups out would have been puzzled by the amount of balls the boys wacked around the first and second fairways before we buggered off. A little pyrotechnics show in the car park before we headed into Candelo city.

Bowls was entertaining for a while- Buzz and Paddy joined us for a couple of hours there- always good to see the lads. A bit of gambling followed, despite the wailings of the lady who had gambled her savings away previously in a display of distraught tears. Donnie has some support group cards if you feel you have any such problems. a quick game of stick where Paddy tried to pick a fight with Donnie was followed by some abuse of the choclate machine before the Braves headed off to Bemboka.

The trip was punctuated by some individuals throwing stuff out of Maz's car at the car behind- no injuries resulted, but much mirth was had. JMac dropped the hammer and soon put an end to their fun. We'd run out of stuff to throw at you anyway.

Back at the pub for a quick stop, keg pickup and off the boys headed for Maz's party shed. Fireworks, orange gun, barbie, movie, BWF (Bemboka Wrestling Federation), and the bonfire(which we had a permit for) followed.

A great day for the Braves which is sure to follow Sunday when some of the boys will look to return and clean off the keg.

Big thanks to Maz for organising the day and the shirts which look great. If anyone wants one we might be able to get some more done.

Cricket time I guess. Over and out for a few months.

Maz plans end of season weekend perfectly

The one lass who did come along drank Dunko under the table...

This Saturday sees the Braves celebrate a 'could have been' year out at Kammy golf course, Candelo Bowlo and back to the Bemboka Pub to mop up. maz timed the weekend to coincide with the Bye the Braves Cricket team had in the first round of the competition- a stroke of genius there from him.

Gunna start gathering at the Pub from 0930 onwards with a projected leave time for golf around 10ish.

Bring your drinkin hat and $35 for your shirt, BBQ and the keg afterwards..

The boys are looking for particularly strong performances from medal winners Crouch and Al, so get stuck in boys. First to spew goes home with a prize( a new Braves shirt with vomit down the front).

Go you drunk and disorderly Braves!

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...

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!

Young Braves loose their ass!

Crouch said his goal was to have an ass like this bird one day...

There was dismay this week when it was revealed that the 3 youngest Braves had no bum to speak of. It was said that Crouch had an ass flatter than a plasma screen tv, Big Al had an ass smaller than a fish and Adam had an ass smaller than one of the nits that used to live in his dreadlocks!

Last year it was Pez who spent all season looking for his ass, with his multiple yellow cards for being such a no bum leading to a suspension. Eventually his lack of ass became such a problem that the association said to go away for 12 weeks and come back when he found his ass. No news on the search at this stage.

The young braves have spent all year pulling up their shorts on the field (with no ass to hold them up), but crouch has found time to be the best player in the competition despite his disabliity. Al has found it really difficult to stay on his bike (you try sitting down with no bum) and adam has had the car seat removed from his new rig as he's got nothing to sit down with either.

Miko was overheard talking to Team No Bum at training on Thursday evening....' Boys, I was the first winner of the Braves Missing Ass Award. It came as no shock, but when you realise why people keep mistaking your ass for an ironing board, it makes living with NBD(No Bum Disorder) a lot easier. Keep your heads up and remember, you can still be a dad with no bum'.

J Mac was later heard to say while looking at Dunko 'Anyone who doesn't work an 85 hour (like him)week is a bum'.

The Braves are considering starting a fundraiser for ass implants for the boys. An ass bra for the boys has been discussed as an option. J Mac has also offered one of his Ass Cheeks for the boys to share ( that would be more than enough). Donnie and Lucy have also made similar offers, so could be ok, if the money is raised for transplant surgery.

In the meantime, it is hoped that the boys can tighten their drawstrings sufficently to keep their shorts up on Sunday.

Watch this space(it's quite a bit bigger than the boy's asses put together...)..

Go you braves!

Valentine's day comes late for JMac!

Saturday night promised to be a good one for J Mac...

Last Saturday, the most eligible young lady at the NAB in Merimbula was snapped up for good by one of the Braves keenest players. Jmac found a ring in the lost property box at Bega NAb and thought, 'I'll save myself a few quid with this!'. He subsequently spent Saturday morning on an early morning fitness ride to relax before taking Brookie down to the golden sands of the beach before falling onto his knees, pulling his button up shirt open(so his heart did not burst from his chest), and taking his ring out (no pun intended) and pledging himself to Brookie for all time (with the exception of Sunday afternoons in Winter). No official word from Brookie yet, but she had been later seen packing her bags.

Later the situation had been resolved and the prenuptials signed, so JMac was able to text out the bad news (for Brookie).

Male hearts will be green with envy the world over, but well done JMac, we were worried you may not have had it in you!

A joyous day for the happy couple- we'll have to remind the big fella to take off his wedding ring this time next year before the game!

Go you romantic little Brave!

Chilly night at trainin

(above)Those present at training agreed it was chilly...

A chilly night greeted a few of the most hardy Braves this week. Bloody cold really. Crouchy forgot that his knee was going to keep him and the shed Keys at home. Mum Carmel to the rescue (yay!), and was sent home to deliver hugs to aid the little man's recovery. After a hasty chilly chat, Fox got his regular Thursday night wish to go home and eat, Miko buggered off home before work and Dunko, Maz and JMac slipped up to support one of the Brave's fine sponsors and talk tatics.

Cold night, but the beer warmed us up. Could almost have done with one of those warm beers that Dunko dreams of at night:)

Go you Braves!

Braves End of Season Review

The Braves rejoyced when they got a Ressies team together for 2008.

Well, with the Season of '07 now finished, it's time to look back on what we did..
We've had some spectacular wins (Eden/Wolumla), some spectacular defeats- Merimbula and Bega, and some spectacular suspensions -Pez and Pip..
We lost some numbers as the year wore on, which put some extra pressure on guys to back up for both games. Good for fitness, not so great for enthusiasm each week.
In the end we had to win the last comp game in Ressies and the last comp game in firsts to make the finals- and we lost both! Bugger.
It's easy to look back and blame injuries and rough decisions this year- because they really didn't help us either way- but instead, we've gotta look to next year, see who we can muster together and make some sensible calls on the teams we nominate. At the time of the eventual completion of this post- it's reserve grade this year which takes some pressure off the playing staff for a year.
Look forward to some fun and a few wins this year and building back towards having 2 teams again if possible for 2009.

Go the Braves!

Valiant effort from Young Braves in School Knockout.

(above)Their parents should be proud!

The young Braves (or Bravettes, as they will be known for this article) took on last years NSW country schools of under 80 Students Champions Exeter on Tuesday at Brave Park.

Ian Robbo had nominated Dunko as Manager for the day in his absence and he had a pretty handy, if youthfull side at his disposal. The player list was as follows

Sharna Mitchell (C)
Zac O'Brien
Cody Summerville
Jenna Goodlock
Lochie O'Reilly
Tanner Foord
Roly Jones-Whittem
Wade Wilton
Hassan Lacsina
Cormac Clarke
Bill Mitchell
Tom Wetherall
Josh O'Reilly
Bevan Taylor

The Bravettes were down at Brave park well in advance to set the goals and posts up, even if the coach managed to put one net on upside down. Resplendant in the U'11 Braves shirts, the Braves were well and truely warmed up by the time Exeter arrived in their red strips, after their 4 hour bus trip.
It was Exeter who got stuck in first though, threatening the braves goal, and striking the post early. Their age and superior size was telling as they had the edge on the Bravette backline. At the other end, the Bravettes made some chances in the first half but were unfortunately caught offside in some goalscoring positions.
In the second half, a more even contest ensued, Exeter again threatening the Bravettes goal and again striking the woodwork a couple of times, with keeper Corey Mitchell keeping Bemboka in the game with some handy saves. During one of the Bravettes counter attacks, they put enough pressure on to win a penalty for handball. Cormac stepped up and unfortunately was a little too accurate and hit the post, with the Bravettes unable to get hold of the rebound.
Exeter continued to apply pressure at the other end and broke through for the decisive second goal, which decided the contest.
For the Bravettes, Hassan, Jenna and Sharna will have played their last game in the competition, but played very well and left nothing in the tank at the end of the game.

The Bravettes look good for the future, with some of the year 3 players having three more bites at the cherry in this competition.

Better luck next year Bravettes!

The crows circle no longer for the Braves!

Joshy Mac loved to check the updated table every Monday morning...

After a couple of weeks of indifferent results which saw ressies loose to Tathra, beat the league leaders then narrowly miss a chance to take the minor premiership, they finished with a possible top 4 spot on the weekend. A narrow 1-0 loss against the Eden 'First Grade' team meant a nailbiting wait fir other results on the weekend to see if we made the 4.
Firsts, after a Draw to lowly Tathra (with 10 men), a rather sizable loss to Merimbula were looking down the barrel needing the win 2 of the last 3 to keep Merimbula at bay. Win one came with a 3-0 demolition of the Eden Wailers on the weekend..


More detail to come with full match reports soon..

Go you Braves!

Brave Park under water!

Chilli was happy enough with his new role during his suspension..

All Football was canned after the wet weather this week. Not the usual done thing at Brave Park , being the greatest pitch in the world and all that, but as you can see from the pic, it was pretty wet on Thursday. It will undoubtably be sunny and dry come match day, but have a weekend off and come one come all to Training Tuesday and Thursday. Or just one night! Please!
Have a good weekend off!

Play in the Rain, Train in the rain!

The Great Liverpool manager Bill Shankly used to say it (according to Robbo anyway), so the Braves will do the same! 6.10 at Brave Park will be the place to be tonight. At this point of the season we are moving towards using players who are appearing at training more (eg Cam, Fox and Crouchy from Tuesday this week), so if you want to be in the starting lineup you better start showing your face at training..
We need to work on some set plays tonight as our dead ball work is atrocious. Giving the ball away from throw ins (especially), free kicks and corners is not going to take the Braves to the top of the pile. So, keep your warm kit on after the warmup tonight- there may be a little staning about to be done (i'll try to keep it minimal..).

If we can score from set plays it's a massive bonus and a great feeling!

Go you Braves!

Brave Park recognised as the best football pitch in the world!

A sniff of rain, and the council panic. Brave Park to the rescue!

All Games are on at Brave Park this weekend! Note a couple of time changes!

Due to the wet conditions making the Bega grounds unplayable, the following rd 8 games have been transferred to Bemboka.
9:00am u/8s Bemboka v Bega
9:50am u/9s Bemboka v Bega
10:40am u/11 Bemboka v Bega
11:40am u/10 Bega Red v Bega White
12:40pm u/14 Bega Red v Bega White
1:50pm Res Bemboka v Bega
3:00pm 1st Bemboka v Bega
Referees to be billed to the Bega Club.
Also the following game have been transferred to Merimbula
Field 2
10:00am u/13 girls Merimbula v Bega
11:00am u/15 girls Merimbula v Bega
Referees to be billed to the Bega Club.
The Bega u/16s and Ladies fixtures are postponed until a later date.

See you there!

Go you Braves!

Burnsie found alive and (very) well!

(above)Burnsie's life had a whole new meaning...

Former MIA Brave Gareth Burns has been found alive and wellin the Grand Hotel in Bega by Coach Dunko.

He has been missing from the Ressies for the past 2 matches since finding love (read lust) in Bungandore, ACT. Coach Dunko gave him his blessing and excused him from his absence (not abstinence) and said the other Braves had missed him.
Go you little Brave!

Maz's Birthday this Sunday!

Maz's reaction to the streaker the Braves ordered for his birthday.

Bemboka pub life member and Braves central midfielder Maz O'Reilly celebrates his 22nd birthday on Sunday the 17th of June. In a judicious stroke of wisdom, he has nominated this Saturday night- the night before we play Eden as the night of the party. Some of the Braves have the ability to 'back up' after a night on it, some don't. Joshy Mac has suggested use of light beer, but Luigi laughed that one away, being more au fait with the alcohol culture of the U25's of the town. More like JD and coke (not that type), for the evening. Invites have been extended to the Brave's favourite referee, the Inskip boys and lots of other people Maz doesn't particularly like. Other people he does like are requested to gather at Bemboka Pub (Maz's second home) Saturday night.
Good luck to all those who let themselves go and then have to play 2 full games on Sunday:)

Go you young Braves!

Braves MIA!

(above)A picture of Pip, Gareth and Cam at Merimbula on the weekend

In a shock to club players and faithful supporters, 3 of the greatest Braves of all time have gone missing on the weekend. Glory Boy Joshy Mac said he was very concerned for the missing Braves saying it was very out of character for them not to pick up the phone and call in sick, injured or dead (as Maz does for work from time to time).
Gareth Burns, Cameron Charnock and Mark Pearson(last sighted late Sat night propping up a bar), were all AWOL on Sunday, much to the distress of their Team mates, supporters and Playing staff.
Hopefully they will be found safe and well.
Godspeed.

Inddor Bowls kicks off!

Last week a few of the Braves faithful were to be found rolling the old indoor bowls mats out at Bravetown community hall at 6pm. 6 turned up for the relaunch of what promises to become a Bravetown social institution on a Friday night. Big up to Crouchy and Maz who helped Luigi lug the 500kg bowls mats up from the dungeon. Lochie, Josh and the lovely English rose Lucy O'Reilly (no nickname yet) attended the gala occasion.

Be there 6-7.30pm Friday nights, or you start on the bench:)

Dunko:)

Dunko returns from the UK

Duncan O'Reilly will return to Bemboka in time for the second match of the season.