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All club news will be posted here so just keep revisiting for latest news.

Club Captain -  Scott Pendlebury,
Leadership Group  Scott Pendlebury, Harris Andrews, Tim Kelly, Dylan Grimes

2021 Squad

Def: Harris Andrews, Darcy Gardiner, Dylan Grimes, Josh Walker, Luke Brown, Charlie Ballard, Daniel Talia, Adam Tomlinson (M),  Flyn Perez, Oscar Clavarino, Brock Smith, Sam De Koning, Heath Chapman, Ryan Lester

Mid: Scott Pendlebury, Cameron Guthrie, Tim Kelly, Luke Dunstan, Shai Bolton (F), Tom Green, Mitch Robinson, Jarrod Brander (F), Xavier O'Halloran, Kane Farrell (F), Dev Robertson (F), Patrick Naish, Brodie Kemp, Elijah Hollands (F)

Ruck: Oscar McInerney, Stefan Martin, Archie Smith, Tom Fullarton (F)

Fwd: Jack Darling, Izak Rankine, Daniel Butler, Keidean Coleman, Bailey Banfield, Josh J. Kennedy, Sam Day, Jack Petruccelle, Cody Weightman, Will Kelly, Connor Ballandeen, Miles Bergman


Best xv

The Swansea Breakers Home Ground is Swalec Stadium. It is situated in the beautiful Sophia Garden with a 16,000 Capacity.
Arrangements made with Glamorgan Cricket Club to use the ground and start of the art facilities.

We will turn Swalec Stadium into a fortress for the Swansea Breakers.

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As can be seen on the kit Swansea Breakers are pleased to announce sponsorship arrangements with Coca Cola and Subway. Bank of Wales has also agreed to be a minor sponsor.

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Draft History

2012 Initial Draft

Round 1:   Pick 16  Steele Sidebottom (Collingwood)
Round 2:   Pick 21  Nic Naitanui (West Coast)
Round 3:   Pick 52  Daniel Rich (Brisbane)
Round 4:   Pick 57  Kieren Jack* (Sydney)
Round 5:   Pick 88  Adam Goodes (Sydney)
Round 6:   Pick 93  Mitchell Golby (Brisbane)
Round 7:   Pick 124 Matthew de Boer (Freemantle)
Round 8:   Pick 129  Leigh Montagna (Saint Kilda)
Round 9:   Pick 160  Dylan Grimes (Richmond)
Round 10: Pick 165  Ryan O'Keeffe* (Sydney)
Round 11: Pick 196  Steven Motlop (Geelong)
Round 12: Pick 201  Simon Buckley* (Collingwood)
Round 13. Pick 232  Josh Drummond* (Brisbane)
Round 14. Pick 237  Arryn Sipposs* (Saint Kilda)
Round 15 Pick 268  Troy Chaplin (Port Adelaide)
Round 16. Pick 273  Danyle Pearce* (Fremantle)
Round 17. Pick 304  Laim Picken (Western Bulldogs)
Round 18. Pick 309  Mark Jamar (Melbourne)
Round 19. Pick 340  Jeff Garlett (Carlton)
Round 20. Pick 345  Sam Gibson* (North Melbourne)
Round 21. Pick 376  Brent Moloney (Melbourne)
Round 22. Pick 381  Daniel Talia (Adelaide)
Round 23. Pick 412  Cale Morton (Melbourne)
Round 24. Pick 417  Tom Swift* (West Coast)
Round 25, Pick 448  Lachlan Keefe (Collingwood)
Round 26. Pick 453  Tyson Goldsack (Collingwood)
Round 27. Pick 484  Lachlan Henderson (Carlton)
Round 28. Pick 489  Colin Garland (Melbourne)
Round 29. Pick 520  Rory Thompson (Gold Coast)
Round 30. Pick 525  Jesse Stringer (Geelong)
Round 31. Pick 556  Ashley McGrath (Brisbane)
Round 32. Pick 561  Dylan Addison (Western Bulldogs)
Round 33. Pick 592  Joel Patfull (Brisbane)
Round 34. Pick 597  Patrick McGinnity (West Coast)
Round 35. Pick 628  Sam Reid* (West Sydney)
Round 36. Pick 633  Matt Campbell (North Melbourne)
Round 37. Pick 664  Campbell Brown (Gold Coast)
Round 38, Pick 669  Matt Maguire (Brisbane)
Round 39. Pick 700  Joel Wilkinson* (Gold Coast)

2013/2014 National Draft
Pick 33 Nathan Wright
Pick 36 James Stewart
Pick 39 Brant Colledge
Pick 40 Clay Cameron
2013 Preseason/Rookie Draft.
Pick 4 Matthew Taberner
Pick 20 Rhys O'Keefe* (compensation pick Simon Buckley)
Pick 23 Danny Butcher (compensation pick Josh Drummond)
Pick 39 Xavier Richards
Pick 46 Cadeyn Williams (compensation pick Thomas Swift)
Pick 70 Josh Growden (compensation pick Matt Campbell)

2014/2015 National Draft
Pick 11 - Ben Lennon
Pick 15 - Blake Acres
Pick 32 - Darcy Gardiner
Pick 33 - Jarrad Jansen
Pick 35 - Jake Kolodjashnij
Pick 51 - Jonathan Freeman
2014 Rookie Draft
Pick 15 - Isaac Conway
Pick 74. Breakers Compensation pick for Campbell Brown - Shem Tatupu

2015/16 National Draft
Pick 30 - Eric Hipwood
Pick 46 - Ben McKay
Pick 47 -  Corey Wagner
2015 Rookie Draft
Pick 11 -  Brent Macaffer
Pick 43 - Jack Hiscox
Pick 58 - Michael Luxford

2016/17 National Draft
Pick 9 - Will Setterfield
Pick 23 - Shai Bolton
2016/17 Rookie Draft
Pick 9 - Tom Ruggles
Pick 25 -  Oscar McInerney

Swansea Breakers
Games: 19
Wins: 14
Loses: 5
Win%: 73%


First Team

DEF: Mitchell Golby, Troy Chaplin, Joel Patful, Colin Garland
MID: Daniel Rich, Dane Swan(C), Steele Sidebottom(VC),  Brent Moloney
RUCK: Mark Jamar
FWD: Adam Goodes, Eddie Betts, Josh J Kennedy, Aaron Cornelius
UTIL: Matthew De Boer, Adam Cooney

Press Release 9th September 2012

The Swansea Breakers have asked for comment from Head Coach Ringo his comments on the Team that has been drafted for the first season of competition.

Ringo states that despite the vagaries of the Draft he is extremely happy with the team that has been drafted and is confident of a bold showing in the premiership.  Ringo said the club strategy was to draft a team with a mix of experience and youth and he believes this has been achieved with an average age of just 24 and only 2 Players Goodes and O'Keeffe over the age of 30.

Ringo said the one disappointment that having initial pick 16 in the draft we were unable to draft a real standout player and hence why the club is appointing a possible rotating Captain from the leadership group with Adam Goodes as Club Captain.

Asked if he will be active in the trade period Ringo said that if the right offers came along for any player it would be considered especially if it involves a gun top 20 player.  Asked what he would like from the draft if opportunities were presented Ringo gave this summary of the draft and requirements:

Backs: Good Blend of Youth and experience but may be able to release one or 2 for right offers.
Mids: Another good mix but obviously lacking the gun Rich, Jack or Sidey not quite there yet so if an opportunity came along to acquire a swan etc would be looked at but not at the expense of future strategy by giving too much away. May be able to release some here for right offers.
Rucks: Very solid here but seeking a backup either by trade or Draft to Nat and Jamar.
Forwards: Whilst a good mix line is solid but not spectacular.  Any offers that strengthen this line will be considered.

Ringo said whilst we will not be actively seeking trades we will listen to any offers.  Forward any offers direct to head coach Ringo by PM.

Press Release 6th December 2012

The Swansea Breakers are pleased to announce that after an extensive search they have appointed nrich102 as an assistant coach to Ringo.

nrich102 will assist Ringo in providing valuable input into drafting, trading and weekly team selections.  Ringo staes he is looking forward to working with nrich102 in developing the Breakers into a league powerhouse.

This appointment will ease the pressure on Ringo who has been operating as a sole coach for the past few months.

Join us in making nrich102 welcome to the club.


Press Release 10th December 2012

We are appointing a very new coach to the role of List and recruitment Manager.  Mr Micah only joined the coaching in November and we look forward to giving Mr Micah an opportunity to develop the list at the Breakers.

Mr Micah will work with head coach Ringo and assistant coach nrich102 in our list management by advising on trades, draft recruitment, and weekly team selections.

Join me in welcoming Mr Micah to the Breakers.

Press Release 3rd March 2013

There has been a reshuffle of coaching duties at the Club.  With Ringo heavily involved in the organising of the British Competition the Board has unanimously decided to promote nrich102 to the position of co-coach.
nrich102 has brought new and enthusiastic ideas to the club in his short tenure and the appointment can only see the club progress further.

Join me in congratulating nrich102.


This coaching team will serve the Breakers well with a blend of experience and youthful exuberance which will serve the Breakers well now and into the future.

Meet the Rookies

National Draft

Pick 33 - Nathan Wright - Defender/Midfielder who excels at stoppages. He is a strong overhead mark and takes a clean possession as well.
Pick 36 - James Stewart - Forward who has a good game sense and natural pace. He can play at either end of the ground. He is the son of former Collingwood player Craig Stewart.
Pick 39 - Brant Colledge - Defender/Forward who can play on a tall player in defence or be the lead up forward in attack. Is equally as good at either end of the ground.
Pick 40 - Clay Cameron - Forward who is a zone selection. He is very quick and can play at either end of the ground. He is a strong overhead mark as well.


Preseason/Rookie Draft

Pick 4 Matthew Taberner
Played senior footy for Myrtleford in the Ovens and Murray League this year before being invited back to Murray Bushrangers for the last four games to play as a 19-year-old. In those four games he kicked nine goals, including two bags of four. He averaged three contested marks, including seven in one game against the Dandenong Stingrays.

Pick 20 Rhys O'Keefe (compensation pick Simon Buckley)
O'Keeffe had more continuity in 2011, his third season, playing the full season for the Bullants. He was elevated to Carlton's senior list in place of the injured Andrew Collins prior to Round 14, and made his first AFL appearance that same week, his only for the 2011 season. He missed the first half of the 2012 season with a foot injury, and played a further two AFL matches. He was retained on Carlton's rookie list for 2013.

Pick 23 Danny Butcher (compensation pick Josh Drummond)
Butcher, recruited from Gippsland Power with pick 21 in the 2012 rookie draft, is the younger brother of John, now teammates at Port Adelaide. He won Gippsland’s best and fairest last season and finished second in the B&F count in the TAC Cup. A different player from his high-leaping and powerful marking brother, Butcher is an inside-midfielder who is tough and competes hard for the contested ball.

Pick 39 Xavier Richards
Played in the TAC Cup this season as a 19-year-old after making the Vic Metro side in 2011. Younger brother of Swans premiership player Ted.

Pick 46 Cadeyn Williams (compensation pick Thomas Swift)
Was in brilliant form with the Bushrangers in the early stages of the 2012 TAC Cup season, before a shoulder injury brought a premature end to his football year. Has strong endurance and excellent lateral movement in traffic. His awareness and vision with his hands in traffic is a real strength.

Pick 70 Justin Clarke (compensation pick Matt Campbell)
Justin Clarke is a tall and quick rebounding defender with terrific speed for his size (2.97sec for 20m at the State Draft Combine in Adelaide) and a long, penetrating kick. He is a star in Country South Australia who also played with North Adelaide in the SANFL.

The Swansea Breakers would like to welcome Sam Docherty and Leroy Jetta to the club from Hebden Bridge.
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Farewell to Danyle Pearce and Rhys O'Keefe who have unfortunately left. We thank them for their service to the club.

The Swansea Breakers would like to announce that the club will be holding an inter club match later today (1 March) at 8:00PM GMT time. That is 6:00am Brisbane Time. There will be 15min quarters.

Teams
RED
DEF
Sam Docherty
Colin Garland
Xavier Richards
Troy Chaplin
Joel Patfull
Campbell Brown
Rory Thompson
Tyson Goldsack
MID
Dane Swan (C)
Liam Picken
Patrick McGinnity
Steele Sidebottom
Dylan Addison
Xavier Richards
Jesse Stringer
Claye Beams
Ruck
Max Gawn
FWD
Clay Cameron
Lachlan Keefe
Aaron Cornelius
Eddie Betts
Leroy Jetta
Brant Colledge

Blue
DEF
Dylan Addison
Nathan Wright
Mitch Golby
Daniel Talia
Dylan Grimes
Matt Maguire
Lachie Henderson
MID
Brent Moloney
Daniel Rich (C)
Josh Growden
Adam Cooney
Danny Butcher
Cale Morton
Leigh Montagna
Cadeyn Williams
RUCK
Mark Jamar
FWD
Matthew de Boer
Matthew Taberner
Ashley McGrath
Jeff Garlett
James Stewart
Josh Kennedy

Thanks to .random.org (http://www.random.org/) For making the lists  :P

A full game review should be up by 7:30am Qld Time

Last Minute Magic from Swan Steals the Game from Blue

A last minute goal from 75 to Dane Swan has given the Inter Club match to Red.
Red seemed in trouble at first, with ruckman Max Gawn pulling out with a hamstring injury he got earlier in the day during training, calling up Rory Thompson, with the occasional hit Aaron Cornelius, to do the rucking. Yet Eddie Betts went crazy, kicking 3 goals and 4 behinds. But Blue wouldn't go without there, share of goals, with Matthew De Boer kicking 3 goals 4 behinds.

Score
Red 8.6.54
Def
Blue 7.9.51

Goals
Red Betts 3, Jetta 2, Cornelius, Sidebottom, Swan
Blue de Boer 3, Rich 2, J Kennedy, McGrath

Match Up's
Docherty played on McGrath, Patfull played on de Boer, Talia played on Cornelius when he was playing forward.

Best(no particular order)
Swan, Betts, de Boer, Rich, Moloney, Docherty, Cooney, Talia, Golby

Other stuff
Maguire played half of the game. Goldsack and C. Brown switched between forward and back.

Press Release
The Swansea Breakers are happy to announce that they will have a friendly match against the Manchester Magic on the coming up weekend (8th - 10th of March). The Dream Team Scoring method will be used, and it will be played at Swalec Stadium in Swansea.

Prices
£15 for Children
£30 for Adults

The Swansea Breakers first official match has ended in defeat. A small crowd gathered at Trent Bridge to witness the game, as the coachless Nottingham Hoods defeated the Swansea Breakers. Hoods Captain Gary Ablett Jnr. was voted best on ground, followed by Scott Pendlebury, then finally, Dane Swan.

Swansea Breakers coach, nrich102, said that it was a good learning experience for the boys, as they aim for the premiership.

Score:
Nottingham Hoods 27.14.176 defeated Swansea Breakers 23.15.153

Injuries:
Swansea Breakers: Eddie Betts (Jaw)
Nottingham Hoods: Nil

Nrich is that your second account? haha

Aaron Cornelius has been dropped from the Swansea Breakers for round 2. Aaron scored went spud last round, scoring only 51, as Swansea was defeated by Nottingham. Jeff Garlett will make his debut for the side, as a replacement for Cornelius. Joel Patful has also been omitted to make way for Dylan Grimes, as he comes back from injury.

On the bright side for the Swansea Breakers, Leigh Montagna will make his return, after serving a one match ban he got from the pre season friendly game against Manchester. Troy Chaplin will also be playing, after getting a concussion last weekend.

The Swansea Breakers have had there first win in the history of BXV, downing Leeds Leeches at Swalec Stadium. The Swansea Breakers Defeated Leeds by a comfortable 25 Points. Jeff Garlett had a great first game at the breakers, while Steele Sidebottom was voted best on ground. Leigh Montagna was also great in his first game, and Brent Moloney had another solid score. Defender Troy Chaplin had a good come back after a concussion last week.

Dane Swan spoke to the media after the match and said that there was still room for improvement. He then said "I think that we are real contenders for the premiership this year."

The Swansea Breakers are almost at full strength, with Eddie Betts and Nic Naitnui still on the injury list.

Final Score
Swansea Breakers 25.15.165 defeated Leeds Leeches 21,14.140

Great point work haahah :)

Swansea Breakers midfielder Claye Beams will likely miss the rest of the season after rupturing his left ACL at training on Wednesday.

Scans confirmed the injury on Wednesday afternoon, with the young gun and the club set to determine the best course of action for his surgery and rehabilitation.

Swansea general Co-Coach Nrich102 said the injury was a huge disappointment for both Beams and the club.

"Claye had an outstanding pre-season and was edging towards our best XV, so understandably he is devastated by this setback," Nrich said.

"We are certain Claye’s strong character will get him through this tough period and that he will approach his rehabilitation with absolute professionalism."

Beams, 21, has not played a senior game for the Breakers, but was best on ground in the reserves game.

The Swansea Breakers have had there second win of the season, defeating the Liverpool Lobsters. Daniel Rich had his first good game, and got voted best on ground. Dane Swan, Josh Kennedy, Leigh Montagna and Brent Moloney also had good games.

Co-Coach Ringo said that although it was sloppy in defense, the team played very well.

Final Score
Swansea Breakers  24.15.159 defeated Liverpool Lobsters 22.13.145

The Swansea Breakers have defeated the Huddersfield Hawks by a comfortable 26 points. Captain Dane Swan was best on ground, scoring 196 points. Sidebottom, Montagna, Cooney, Jamar and Garlett had good games, while debutant Sam Docherty had a dream debut.

Despite many players going beyond there call of duty, Many players are not doing their part. Only one forward (Jeff Garlett) scored over 80. And in the defense, 1 player (Sam Docherty, 91) scored over 60. Co-Coach, Nrich102 said that it was a poor performance from some of the boys, and there will have to be some tough decisions made at the selection table.

The Swansea Breakers are playing the undefeated Newcastle Falcons this week end.

The Swansea Breakers have lost to the undefeated Newcastle Falcons. The Breakers had Eddie Betts and star recruit, Sam Docherty named as subs, and mediocre scores from Nathan Wright, Adam Goodes and Max Gawn.

Co-Coach nrich102 said that it was a poor effort from the boys, and he'll be looking for improvement.

In the reserves, Matt de Boer proved he could make a comeback and  Rory Thompson is pushing to make his BXV debut.

Final Score: Newcastle Falcons 26.13.179 defeated Swansea Breakers 20.15.165

The Swansea Breakers are playing the Staines Steins at Swalec Stadium.

Get behind the breakers as we play the Steins as a loss will see us drop out of the eight whereas a win may see us back in the top 4.

The Swansea Breakers have defeated the Staines Steins 158 to 141. The defence was sloppy, and that will most probably be shown at training.  Mitch Golby led the way in defence, with 92 points, while Rory Thompson limited Josh Jenkins impact on the game. Captain Dane Swan and Leigh Montagna lead the way in the midfield, and Jeff Garlett enjoyed his run of form, scoring 113.

Dane Swan spoke to the media after and said that almost everyone in the team had one of there best games this year. He went on to say that anything less than a top 8 finish wouldn't be good enough.

Final Score:Swansea Breakers 24.14.158 defeated Staines Steins 21.15.141

The Swansea Breakers have defeated the Bradford Badgers 182 to 156. The Breakers are now in the lead for the Twer award, after scoring 182. Leigh Montagna was best on ground, with his 161. Matthew De Boer, Nic Naitanui and Adam Goodes all had there best games this year.

Co Coach Nrich102 said that it was a great team effort, with no one carrying the team on there back.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 28.14,182 defeated Bradford Badgers 23.18.156

Club Captain, Adam Goodes has led the Swansea Brerakers to victory against the Oxford Owls, despite being racially abused by a young girl. Goodes topped scored 183. Dane Swan, Matthew De Boer, Leigh Montagna and Nic Naitanui also all had impressive games, However, there were many sub par performances.

Co-Coach Ringo said that it was a sub par performance, and we only just did enough to escape with the win, with many low scores.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 25.18.168 defeated Oxford Owls 24.11.155

In the upset of the round, the Swansea Breakers have been defeated by the Bilston Bunnies. Brent Moloney went down injured, and Sam Docherty was sub. Captain Dane Swan was best on ground and Steele Sidebottom and Jeff Garlett were also good. There wasn't much other than that.

Co Coach nrich102 said that it was a really poor game by the players and that they will need to improve for next week.

Final Score: Bilston Bunnies 24.16.160 defeated Swansea Breakers 23.17.155

Trade 1
Swansea Gives: Sam Gibson and pick 34 (Picked Spencer White with it then traded him to Jackson Thurlow)
Swansea Receives: Josh J Kennedy and Aaron Cornelius

Verdict: I don't think we won or lost this trade. JJK has been really good in our forward line, and with Betts always suspended, He has just about been our savior. Sam Gibson would have been a helpful emergency, but I think that JJK is nore important in our team. Voss is an idiot, so Cornelius has not been playing.

Trade 2
Swansea Gives:  Motlop, Nat Pick 3 (Jimmy Toumpas), Nat Pick 70 (Josh Prudden), S Reid(GWS) and J. Wilkinson
Swansea Receives: Eddie Betts, Josh Jenkins, Nat Pick 33 (Nathan Wright), Nat Pick 36 (J Stewart) and Nat Pick 40 (Clay Cameron)

Verdict: I think we lost this trade. Motlop is averaging 96, and Betts has been terrible this year. I think that the rest of the trade is about equal though.

Trade 3
Swansea Gives: Kieran Jack, Ryan O'Keefe and Josh Jenkins
Swansea Receives: Dane Swan, Lewis Jetta and Claye Beams

Verdict: We lost this trade. Jack has been smashing it this year. O'Keefe has also been good. Claye Beams is out for the season, but will be good in the future. Lewis Jetta has been terrible this year, but we traded him out again ;)

Trade 4
Swansea Gives: Danyle Pearce and Rhys O'Keeffe
Swansea Receives: Leroy Jetta and Sam Docherty

Verdict: Loss for us. Pearce would have been a great back for us this year. O'Keeffe is a spud, and hasn't played yet. Jetta has not played yet, and Docherty has played a couple of games, but has worn the vest most times (Stupid Voss)

Trade 5
Swansea Gives: Aaron Sipposs
Swansea Receives: Max Gawn

Verdict: Even trade. They have both been averaging about the same, both terrible. Gawn has done what he had to do for us though.

Trade 6
Swansea Gives: Lewis Jetta
Swansea Receives: Adam Cooney

Verdict: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes. Massive win for us. Lewis Jetta has been potato farming all year, and Adam Cooney will probably be top 5 in our B&F.


Overall  Verdict: We lost a couple of trades, but overall we won. We have made a top 4 side, and we should win the premiership.

Nice summary Richy and agree with overall summary.

Regarding Trade 3 it gave us a permanent Captain in Swan which were lacking. Would have been tossing up over a few players each week. Agree Jack has taken his game to the next level and that would lean the balance against trade.

We have some good depth now as well and with right trades will continue to be a force.

Despite Josh Kennedy being a late out and many below par performances, the Swansea Breakers have defeated the Manchester Magic 159 to 148. Best on ground, Dane Swan, Leigh Montagna, Adam Cooney, Nic Naitanui and Steele Sidebottom all stared in the middle and Mitch Golby stared of Half Back. Daniel Rich was good in his return from injury.

Co Coach, Nrich102 said that it was a very poor game, and that luck was on there side.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 24.15.159 defeated Manchester Magic 22.16.148

The Swansea Breakers have lost to the Winchester Werewolves in a poor display at the The Rose Bowl. Captain Dane Swan had a quietish game by his standards and Eddie Betts and Jeff Garlett had only 86 points scored between them. Daniel Rich, Brent Moloney and Josh Kennedy were the only real stand outs for the Breakers, while Captain Matt Priddis, Bryce Gibbs, Jake Melksham, Luke Ball and Jarryd Roughead all starred for the Werewolves.

The words that came out of nrich's mouth are not able to be reported here, but Vice Captain, Steele Sidebottom said that it was a really poor performance from everyone.

Final Score: Winchester Werewolves 28.16.184 defeated Swansea Breakers 22.14.146

The Swansea Breakers have smashed the Crosby Cruisers 179 to 129 at Swalec Stadium. It all went the Breakers way, with Nic Naitanui and Max Gawn both dominating a ruckless Crosby side. Captain Dane Swan chipped in with his 446, with Leigh Montagna and Adam Cooney both helping out in the middle.

Coach nrich102 was very impressed with the effort, saying that it was a good turnaround from the past 2 weeks.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 27.17.179 defeated Crosby Cruisers19.15.129

In the 3rd vs 4th clash, the Swansea Breakers have downed the Birmingham Bombers 153 to 139. The Bombers were down a man in early in the game, with Lachie Hansen getting knocked out. Dane Swan led the midfield with Adam Cooney, Leigh Montagna, Daniel Rich and Steele Sidebottom with Help from Max Gawn, in the ruck, dominating the midfield.

Nic Naitanui  said that it was a great game and it shows that the Breakers are a real premiership contender.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 23.15.153 defeated Birmingham Bombers 21.13.139   

The Swansea Breakers 26.17.173 have defeated the Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs 24.15.159 in front of a Sell Out crowed at Swalec Stadium. Leigh Montagna, Adam Cooney and captain Dane Swan led the midfield while Josh Kennedy, Nic Naitanui, Jeff Garlett and Lachie Henderson dominated the forward line.

Coach nrich102 was very pleased with the effort, saying that it was one of our best games this year.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 26.17.173 defeated Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs 24.15.159

The Swansea Breakers have hired the legendary Tbagrocks on a multi million dollar contract. Tbagrocks will be in charge of drafting at the club.

Thankyou thankyou!!  A new chapter for this great club :o

First things first, I love Dane Swan ;D I also love Daniel Talia but? :o  Fantasy he ain't! :P

Hmmm, how to prank Ringo in the office Monday morning?

The Swansea Breakers have defeated the Swindon Swaggers 186 to 168. The Swaggers had there best game of the year, were still no match for the Breakers. Mitch Golby went crazy when coming off half back, and Lachie Henderson stopped many goals. Dane Swan ran a riot in the middle, scorning a lazy 404, while the Breakers mid field dominating the midfield. The Breakers are now sitting 3rd on the ladder, and that's where they should finish the season.

Coach Nrich said that although the Swaggers were much better than expected, the boys did what they have to do.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 22.18.186 defeated Swindon Swaggers 25.18.168

World Cup
The Swansea Breakers defeated the Vietnam Vipers from the Asians (AXV) completion 159 to 127 and will take on the 3rd seeded Mexico City Suns from the Worlds (WXV) competition.

The Swansea Breakers have defeated the Hastings Hurricanes with a last minute goal from Daniel Rich. Captain Dane Swan and Vice Captain Steele Sidebottom led the charge through the midfield, even though Max Gawn was hammered in the Ruck.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 24.14.158 defeated Hastings Hurricanes 23.14.152

World Cup
The Swansea Breaker have been knocked out of the World Cup by the Mexico City Suns (WXV). Although the Breakers were leading at 3 quarter time, the Suns managed to come back and eventually defeated the Breakers 150 to 135.

Coach nrich102 spoke to the media after the game and said "It was very disappointing to lose to the Suns like that. We could have won it, but we didn't capitalize on our opportunities." He then went on to talk about BXV. "It is great to have made the top 4.Our boys put in a really good effort all year, and that really showed up today."

The Swansea Breakers have defeated the Nottingham Hoods, despite having a makeshift ruckman in Liam Picken. The Hoods were one of the few teams who defeated the Breakers during the home and away season. The Breakers Midfield ran a riot again, even though Brent Moloney injured himself. The Breakers now get a week off and will play either the Bradford Badgers or the Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs.

Coach nrich102 said that the boys played well, and they really deserve the week off. Nrich said that the Breakers are now in a strong position to win the premiership.

Final Score: Swansea Breakers 24.11.155 defeated  Nottingham Hoods 23.18.150

The Swansea Breakers have been knocked out of the finals, by the Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs. Adam Cooney was a late out, and other than that, it was a really poor week. Key forwards, Josh J Kennedy and Lachie Henderson had no influence on the game, while Joel Patful did what he could in the ruck.

Nrich told the media, that it was disappointing to go out on such a negative, there were many positives that came from the season.

Final Score: Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs 28.14.182 defeated Swansea Breakers 22.19.151

The Swansea Breakers Best and Fairest count will start at 5:15pm AEST (May be a bit late though)

The Swansea Breakers have made some big trades so far this week. Nic Naitanui, Matt de Boer and Troy Chaplain have all left in trades with the Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs and the Liverpool Lobsters, while we welcome Matthew Lobbe, Heath Shaw and Jarrod Witts to the club! We also got another second round draft pick at the expense of a fifth round pick. Welcome Matthew, Heath and Jarrod!


Best XV for 2014
IN: Heath Shaw, Matthew Lobbe
OUT: Nic Naitanui, Troy Chaplain

DEF: Mitchell Golby, Lachie Henderson, Sam Docherty, Heath Shaw
MID: Daniel Rich, Dane Swan, Steele Sidebottom,  Brent Moloney
RUCK: Matthew Lobbe
FWD: Adam Goodes, Jeff Garlett, Eddie Betts, Josh J Kennedy
UTIL: Leigh Montagna; Adam Cooney

Docherty Walks Out on the Breakers
Sam Docherty has had a fall out with the Swansea Breakers, and walked out on the club.

Quote from: Sam DochertyThe last year has been a year of pain for me. The club makes me have to cook my own food, and I can't go to McDonalds at all. Also, Ringo smells funny.

Quote from: Nrich on Sam DochertySam is a real pain to work with. The world has to revolve around him, and he has the worst diet. He gives zero shower about anything. Good bye and Good Riddance Sam.

The Breakers got pick 11 in return for Sam Docherty, who has gone too the Oxford Owls.

Full Trade:
Breakers Give: Sam Docherty
Breakers Get: Pick 11

The Breakers have also traded Jeff Garlett to the Owls for Tim Membrey and a pick upgrade.

Full trade:
Breakers Give: Jeff Garlett and pick 69
Breakers Get: Tim Membrey and Pick 32


There is also a rumour that the Breakers have an interest in Matthew Pavlich at the Crosby Cruisers.

The Swansea Breakers have had an active draft period, with 5 picks in the first 2 rounds. Ben Lennon was the Breakers first pick, at pick 11 and Blake Acres was drafted at pick 15. At pick 32, 33 and 35 the Breakers picked Darcy Gardner, Jarred Jansen and Jake Kolodjashnij while Jono Freeman was drafted at pick 51. Matthew Tabberner got promoted to the Senior list with our last National draft pick. The Breakers two picks in the rookie draft, and drafted Issac Conway and Shem Tatupu.

This is some of the best paint jobs I've ever seen hahaha

The Swansea Breakers have a mounting injury crisis, with Daniel Rich being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. He joins teammates Colin Garland, Claye Beams, Max Gawn, Adam Goodes and Ash McGrath who are currently also recovering from injury.

Coach nrich102 said that despite the amount of injuries, there are no excuses for a poor performance.

Although having an ordinary season so far, sitting in 12th with just one win, Swansea has progressed to the next stage of the Champions League. The Breakers came second in group 1 to qualify.

Welcome to the 2014 Swansea Breakers Awards Night. Tonight we will be announcing the players who have stood up for our club in 2014. The Awards that will be announced tonight are as follows;

- Most Improved Player
- Most Dissapointing Player
- Highest Score of the year
- Highest Average this Year
- Ringo Medal

There will also be season reviews and trade reviews to look at the season that has passed for the Breakers.

The Swansea Breakers Best and Fairest Medal is named after Club Founder, Current Co-Coach and Legue adminsitrator, Ringo. The Ringo Medal is the most prestigous award that a player can win at the club.

The voting for the Ringo Medal is done in a 3-2-1 style, where the best player that round gets 3 votes, the second best gets 2 votes and the third best player gets 1 vote. Lets get straight to the voting.

Quote from: nrich102 on August 23, 2014, 04:05:35 PM
Tonight we will be announcing the players who have stood up for our club in 2014.

- Most Dissapointing Player

Ringo Medal Voting - Rounds 1-3

Round 1
3. J. Selwood
2. A. Cooney
1. K. Stevens

Round 2
3. J. Selwood
2. A. Cooney
1. L. Montagna

Round 3
3. J. Selwood
2. B. Moloney
1. M. Golby

Quote from: NigeyS on August 23, 2014, 04:09:29 PM

Quote from: nrich102 on August 23, 2014, 04:05:35 PM
Tonight we will be announcing the players who have stood up for our club in 2014.

- Most Dissapointing Player

:-[ haha good find Nigey.

IDK If anyone cbf to read this but meh, may as well post it anyway.

We take a break from the voting now to review the season that was. The Breakers fell down to 16th place, after finishing 3rd in 2013, and managed only three wins. This was due to a combination of poor form, injuries and bad trading over the off season.

Trade Review:

Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs give:  Matthew Lobbe  + Heath Shaw+ 2nd round pick 35
Swansea Breakers give:  Nic Nat + Matthew DeBoer + 5th round pick 87

Verdict: Win. Matthew Lobbe is averaging more points per game than Nic Naitanui is, and has played more games, while Heath Shaw has averaged 8 points per game than De Boer has. The Breakers used pick 35 to draft Jake Kolodjashnij, while the Hedgehogs passed on pick 87.

Swansea Breakers give: Troy Chaplin
Liverpool Lobsters give: Jarrod Witts

Verdict: Witts is a future gun and handy backup ruckman. Witts played 8 games for the club this year, and averaged 86. Chaplin has only averaged 65 this year.

Breakers Give: Garlett + Pick 69
Owls Give: Membrey + Pick 32

Verdict: Meh. Bit of a nothing trade. Garlett has been controversial off field this year, and has only averaged 51. Membrey has been developing in the reserves this season, but he should be seen in action next season. Pick 32 was used to recruit defender Darcy Gardiner, who played a game in the second last round of the season after strong reserves performances. Look out for Gardiner next year. Should be a win in the long term.

Breakers give: Sam Docherty
Owls give: Pick 11

Verdict: Loss... For now. Pick 11 was used to get Ben 'Beatle' Lennon, who played a game this year. Docherty, who had a falling out with the club, has played well at Oxford, averaging 94. Wait to see Beatle develop into a super forward of the competition though ;)

Falcons give: Joel Selwood
Breakers Give: Dane Swan

Verdict: Win. Massive Massive win. Swans average has fallen to 120, which is a full 20 points lower than Selwood, who is averaging 140. Big win.

Breakers Give: Steele Sidebottom and Nathan Wright
Hawks Give: Cyril Rioli and Koby Stevens

Verdict: Loss. This is where the trades fell down. Stevens is inconsistent, and just isn't as good as Sidebottom. The trade was done to get another forward in Rioli, however he has only managed 10 games this year after struggling with injury. Sidebottom has lifted his average up to 135, after a massive back half of the season. However this trade was necessary because we really lack a forward, and we still do.

The drafting that we did was not a major issue, however, our top 5 draftees have put together a combined total of 3 games between them, due to injury and other factors. Although a bit of pain this season, all the draftees should manage more games next year, as they're more developed.

The Breakers are not doomed.

Ringo Medal - Rounds 4-7

Round 4
3. J. Selwood
2. L. Picken
1. H. Shaw

Round 5
3. L. Montagna
2. L. Henderson
1. T. Goldsack

Round 6
3. L. Montagna
2. C. Rioli
1. H. Shaw

Round 7
3. L. Montagna
2. A. Cooney
1. C. Rioli

We'll pause again in the voting, to recognize the players with the highest score and highest average. Leigh Montagna scored the highest this year, scoring 216 in round 7. The player with the highest average at the club this year, is none other than Captain Joel Selwood himself. Montagna and Selwood have been partners in crime this season, dominating the midfield together. For the record, each of them came second in the award the other won, with Selwood having a high score of 198 and Montagna averaging 120. Congratulations Boys.

Ringo Medal Voting - Rounds 8-11

Round 8
3. J. Selwood
2. J. Kennedy
1. A. Cooney

Round 9
3. J. Selwood
2. H. Shaw
1. A. Cooney

Round 10
3. H. Shaw
2. A. Cooney
1. M. Lobbe

Round 11
3. M. Lobbe
2. H. Shaw
1. J. Kennedy

We will again pause from the voting for the Ringo Medal, as we announce the players who took there game to a new level in 2014, and those who didn't, with the Most Improved and the Under-performer awards.

The under-performer of the year is... Mitch Golby. Golby, who won the most improved player in 2013, fell from glory this year. He played only 5 games for an average of 73, and never really looked like he was getting into the game. Hopefully this can improve next year Mitch.


And the Most improved player of the year is... Eddie Betts. Betts has been a saviour for the Breakers forward line this season. He played all 17 games and averaged just a tad under 80. Congratulations Eddie.

Ringo Medal Voting - Rounds 12-17

Round 12
3. J. Selwood
2. K. Stevens
1. M. Lobbe

Round 13
3. J. Selwood
2.
1. J. Witts, L. Montagna

Round 14
3.
2. J. Witts, L. Picken
1. J. Patfull

Round 15
3. J. Selwood
2. L. Montagna
1. M. Lobbe

Round 16
3. J. Selwood
2. L. Montagna
1. L. Henderson

Round 17
3. J. Selwood
2. L. Henderson
1. M. Lobbe

Congratulations to Joel Selwood for winning the 2014 Ringo Medal. At the start of the season Joel was traded to the Breakers from the now defunct, Newcastle Flacons. Joel thoroughly deserves this award, as he has carried the team most weeks, being the teams only really consistent player.

Final Ringo Medal Scores:
   Player      Votes
1st   J. Selwood      33
2nd   L. Montagna   15
3rd   A. Cooney      10
4th   L. Henderson   5
5th   M. Lobbe      4
6th   J. Kennedy      3
   J. Witts      3
   K. Stevens      3
   C. Rioli      3
7th   B. Moloney      2
8th   M. Golby      1
   T. Goldsack      1
   J. Patful      1

Before we go a big thank you to Brent Moloney and Ash McGrath who have retired from BXV.

Thank you for attending the Swansea Breakers Awards Night 2014. Congratulations to Joel Selwood, Leigh Montagna and Eddie Betts for pick up their awards.

Quote from: nrich102 on August 23, 2014, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: NigeyS on August 23, 2014, 04:09:29 PM

Quote from: nrich102 on August 23, 2014, 04:05:35 PM
Tonight we will be announcing the players who have stood up for our club in 2014.

- Most Dissapointing Player

:-[ haha good find Nigey.

The person in charge of spelling/grammar should win this one...

2016/17 Trading

Trade 1 Three way trade here netting us Back up ruck to Stefan martin in Archie Smith. Sad to see tags and Rich leave but we gain youthful replacements in george Hewett and Mitch Wallis.
Hedgies give: Nic Naitanui and Mitch Wallis
Hedgies receive: Daniel Rich and Leigh Montagna
Hoods give: Archie Smith and George Hewett
Hoods receive: Nic Naitanui
Breakers give: Daniel Rich and Leigh Montagna
Breakers receive: Archie Smith, George Hewett and Mitch Wallis

Trade 2
Swansea breaker give: Cyril Rioli + N9
Hurricanes give: Stephen Hill + N14 + Jarrad Jansen
Needed to strengthen our midfield and Stephen Hill does that 27 year old entering prime.

Trade 3
Steins give: Lee Spurr
Swansea give: Lewis Taylor
Needed another sound defender

Trade 4
Blackpool give: Jack Darling + Shaun Burgoyne and N9
Swansea give: Isaac Heeney + N27
Hope this trade does not come back to hurt us -  Needed to get a top 10 pick back and gaining Darling and Burgoyne for Heeny considered fair although we believe Isaac still has a lot to offer.

Trade 5
Badgers give: Jesse Lonergan + N23
Breakers give: Jarrod Witts + N14 + N59
With the trading in of Smith no need to rely on Witts so sound trade for Breakers.

Trade 6
Breakers give: Brad Ebert
Dragons give: N17 + Riley Knight + Kayne Turner
Ebert is reaching end of career so time to trade for youth

Trader 7
Breakers give: Charlie Cameron+ Jake Kolodjashnij + N17
Hoods give: Dean Towers + Sam Day + N38
Just exchanging like players but Day has DPP

2016/17 Drafting

National Draft
Pick 9 Will Setterfield
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https://afldraftcentral.com.au/player/will-setterfield/

Summary:
Will Setterfield has the traits that should give him the ability to transition into an inside midfield role in the future. Despite some question marks on his durability, Setterfield has shown in 2016 that if fit and firing he can be a damaging player around the stoppages.

Pick 23 - Shai Bolton

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https://afldraftcentral.com.au/player/shai-bolton/

Summary:
Bolton as a player has traits not too dissimilar to Hawthorn’s Cyril Rioli, with an outstanding step to get around his opponent.  Bolton like Rioli isn’t a huge disposal winner, but can be exciting with ball in hand. He will likely land somewhere in the second or third round of the National Draft. Clubs such as Sydney, West Coast and Western Bulldogs could all use small forwards who are creative and could use Bolton’s services.
Bolton is a marvel in the way he glides around the ground using his evasiveness, speed and footy smarts to break games open. He’s a player you would pay to see as he can, on his day, kick goal of the year and take mark of the year in the same game.

Rookie Draft

Pick 9 - Tom Ruggles

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Local lad from the Geelong area who became one of the most consistent defenders in the competition while playing with the Cats’ VFL team in 2015. Held his spot across half-back all season, despite pressure for spots as AFL players came back from injury. Ended up winning Geelong’s VFL best and fairest. A hard worker, he has made many sacrifices to get a shot at the highest level.


Pick 25 - Oscatr McInerney

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Our 2020 Best and Fairest Award was finalised and top 10 as follows:

Cameron Guthrie 50 Points
Scott Pendlebury 46 Points
Shai Bolton 25 Points
Mitch Robinson 15 Points
Harris Andrews 14 Points
Oscar McInerney 14 Points
Paul Seedsman 9 Points
Dan Butler 8 Points
Michael Gibbons 8 Points
James Harmes 7 Points
Jack Darling 7 Points

2021 Team Changes:

We say goodbye to these players:

Pearce Hanley who has retired
Elijah Taylor
Cedric Cox
Ben Crocker
Sam Frost
Shaun Burgoyne
Eddie Betts
Nathan Jones
Paul Seedsman

We did the following trades:
Michael Gibbons, James Harmes and Nat 51 for Dylan Grimes, Nat 5, Nat33 and Rookie 4
George Hewett for Flynn Perez and Nat 12.
Nat 1 + Nat 5 for Tim Kelly and N20
Nat 19, 20 33 for Sam DeKonning + Nat 15
Jake Stringer for Adam Tomlinson

Thilthorpe for Fullarton pending approval.

Draft Picks
National Draft
2. Elijah Hollands
12. Heath Chapman
15. Riley Thilthorpe

Rookie Draft
1. Ryan Lester