Redland Football Club

Recruiting Package

2012

“See the Bombers fly up”

www.redland.aflq.com.au

A Brief History

The Redland Bombers entered the new millennium with a position in the premier competition of Australian Rules football in – AFL Queensland’s State League. This elevation came after consecutive premierships in the Brisbane Australian Football League in 1998 and 1999. Since the Club’s inception into the State League, the Bombers have evolved into a prominent football identity within both the Redlands Shire and South-East Queensland. The ongoing development of local players competing at higher levels all across Australia highlights the talent of young and up and coming players within the local community. The team now competes’ in the newly formed NEAFL competition which was launched in 2011, and includes teams from the Queensland state league, the Northern Territory Thunder, The Canberra state league and the four northern AFL sides; the , , and Greater Western Sydney.

The Sharks Sporting Club

The Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club Inc. is the parent body of the Redland Bombers Australian Football Club. The Sporting Club currently has a membership base of over 10,000 members with this figure growing at a rapid rate. The Sporting Club assists the Football Club in terms of resources and funding.

The Sporting Club consists of a gaming lounge, restaurant, three bars, a Sportsmen’s bar with TAB facilities, a courtesy bus for members, a bottle shop, a lounge featuring free live entertainment, and a new state of the art multi-million dollar function room. The Gaming Lounge has 116 of the most up-to-date gaming machines.

Development The Key

History was created for the Redland Bombers in late 2005, when star player Michael West was selected by the at pick number 57. Michael became the first Redland player to be taken in the National Draft having played all of his junior football with the Redland Juniors. Michael debuted with the Bombers in 2003 as a sixteen year old.

Since that time, another six young players have entered the AFL System via the . The strong developmental focus and the desire to nurture young aspiring players towards their ultimate AFL dreams, is what the club and coaching staff pride themselves on.

Michael West Brad Howard Paul O’Shea

Redlands Junior Recruited from Toowoomba Recruited from Rockhampton

Drafted 2005 Drafted 2006 Drafted 2006 Western Bulldogs St. Kilda F.C Western Bulldogs

Jake Spencer Charlie Dixon Josh Thomas Alex Sexton

Recruited from Townsville Recruited from Cairns Redlands Junior Recruited from Springwood

Drafted 2007 Drafted 2008 Drafted 2009 Drafted 2011 Melbourne Gold Coast F C Collingwood Gold Coast The League – NEAFL Northern Conference

The North East Australian Football League was formed in 2011. The League consists of two Conferences – The Northern Conference which has ten teams stretching from Darwin to the Gold Coast. It includes the NT Thunder, seven former QAFL clubs, three from Brisbane in Morningside, Mt Gravatt, and Aspley, Redland, and three from the Gold Coast in Labrador, Southport, and Broadbeach. The Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns also field Reserve Grade sides in the Northern Conference It is envisaged that as the Northern Conference evolves a North Queensland side utilizing the first class facilities currently available in Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay will apply for a license The Eastern Conference has seven teams which include the Sydney Swans Reserves, Greater Western Sydney (who will make their AFL debut in 2012) and five State League clubs from the ACT region. In 2012 Sydney University and who are situated in Baulkam Hills have been granted licenses to compete in the Eastern Conference. By combining the QAFL and AFL Canberra competitions into this two tiered conference League the AFL is keen to make further inroads into the strategically important markets of Queensland and New South Wales/ACT. Currently 11% of AFL listed players come from the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, and the ACT. Should the NEAFL increase to a standard that challenges the traditional domestic second tier competitions such as the VFL, SANFL, and WAFL then that percentage should increase indicating a tangible return on investment for the AFL whilst also providing greater opportunity and exposure for playing and coaching participants

FOXTEL Cup Also new to domestic second tier football in 2011 has been the . This knock out FA Cup style competition features 16 teams from State Leagues across Australia who do battle throughout their own domestic seasons to crown the country’s number one team.

The games are shown live on Fox Sports which creates tremendous exposure and interest for second tier clubs who naturally all battle AFL entities for their share of the sponsorship, membership, and corporate dollar. In 2011 the two highest ranked former QAFL sides from 2010, Morningside and Labrador competed as well as the NT Thunder who were narrowly beaten in the second round by East Perth. For the record Williamstown (VFL) defeated Claremont (WAFL) in the final FOXTEL have committed funding of this exciting concept for an initial five year period.

Community Involvement

The Bombers pride themselves on being leaders in the community and as a team make the visit to the Redland ANZAC dwan service every year, including a minutes silence before the rounds match and awarding an ANZAC medal to the most courageous player on the day. The Bombers are also leaders in player education including respect and responsibility, ASADA and group building courses through the club chaplain Jason Fiddes. In 2011 the players united and helped those affected by the floods in Queensland. Redland players help at the flood relief centre in 2011 Greg Seton-Lonsdale – Leading The Way

Greg was appointed as the interim coach of the Bombers after round 7 in the 2011 NEAFL season after the departure of Matt Francis and brought a strong direction and professionalism to the club that has seen him re-appointed as the 2012 coach. Greg’s background includes coaching stints with Sturt in the SANFL, Eastlakes in the Canberra State League and most recently as an assistant coach with the Brisbane Lions reserves in the NEAFL. Greg was also the assistant coach of the Bombers in 2010 and has an intimate knowledge of the clubs list and what is required to take the team to the next level in the competition. Seton-Lonsdale addresses the troops Summary of the 2011 Season

The 2011 NEAFL Season saw Redland finish one game outside the top five and ultimately miss out on finals. Despite the changing of coach at round 7 of the season the Bombers fought back and found themselves in fourth position with just two rounds to play in the season, but slipped outside the top five with a round 21 loss to Southport. It was a disappointing season that the club hopes to build on in 2012 as the disappointment of 2011 will serve as driving force for the playing group.

Summary of senior listed players:

 Tom Salter 2011 winner

 Phil Carse 2007 & 2009 and 2010 Best & Fairest Winner 2009 and 2010 AFLQ Team of the Year

 Adam Mueller 2008 Best & Fairest Winner, 2009 State Player

 Josh Pullman WAFL recruit and 2011 leading goal kicker Phil Carse Redland FC Captain  Travis Johnstone 209 AFL games for Brisbane and Melbourne

 Anthony Corrie 56 AFL games for Brisbane and Collingwood

 James Charlesworth 2009 AFLQ Team of the Year, NAB Rising Star

2008, 2010 & 2011 AFLQ Team of the Year Former Brisbane Lions listed

 Daniel Dzufer Former Brisbane Lions listed

 Brad Howard Former St.Kilda listed

The average age of the Bombers list is 22 and with a number of key signings will make for another successful season down at Bomber land in 2012.

School Scholarships

In 2008, the Redland Football Club and leading private school, Faith Lutheran College established a School Scholarship program for regional Queensland players. The program enables talented players to relocate into the Redland Shire and complete their QCE whilst training in a state league environment.

Brisbane – The Lifestyle

The Redland Football Club is located 35 minutes south-east of Queensland's capital. Its coastal position makes it an ideal location for the recreationally minded individual. Catch the ferry to stunning Stradbroke Island, experience Brisbane’s nightlife, or venture down to the bustling Gold Coast for some sun, sand and surf. There is also the opportunity to watch premier sporting events at the world famous ‘Gabba’, see local and international bands along with recreational expos and other touring events.

The Redlands Area

The Redlands municipality is one of the fastest growing coastal areas in South-East Queensland. The Bay Islands are literally a stone’s throw away and with premier fishing and recreational living, the Redlands Shire has plenty to offer.

Housing & Work

The Club’s extensive networking with businesses directly involved with the Sporting Club allows for housing and work opportunities for all interested players. The well-established relationship the Club has with recruitment agencies and the Redland Shire makes it possible for us to get the ball rolling for you by sourcing employment in various industries. All you need to do is supply an up to date CV.

In terms of housing, rental properties throughout the Shire offer first class living with bay views and cool sea breezes. They’re close to shops, parks and of course, the football club. Club Contact Details

Marty King Greg Seton-Lonsdale Recruiting Manager Senior Coach 0412 697 711 0439 585 868 [email protected]

For further information relating to the Redland Football Club, please visit the website

www.redland.aflq.com.au

“See the Bombers fly up”