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Football Ground

Football Stadium is currently located in Leeds. Formerly known as Headingly, now known as Badger Vill.

Holds up to 30,000 people, but usually more.

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Team Song


Bradford Badgers Song (http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/)


Lyrics:

Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger
Mushroom, Mushroom
Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger
Mushroom, Mushroom
Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger
Mushroom, Mushroom
Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger
Mushroom, Mushroom
SNAKE!

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Def: Daniel Rich (Bris), Jarrod Harbrow (GC), Sam Mayes (Bris), Tom Cutler (Bris), Brayden Maynard (Coll), Kamdyn McIntosh (M) (Rich), Liam Duggan (WC), Eric MacKenzie (WC), Joel Hamling (Fre), (Bris), Liam Dawson (F) (Bris), Taylin Duman (Fre), Zach Sproule (GWS), Ben Paton (StK), Sam Murray (Coll), Doulton langlands (StK)

Mid: Daniel Hannebery (Syd), Luke Shuey (WC), Trent Cotchin (Rich), Dyson Heppell (Ess), Jack Redden (WC), Shaun Higgins (WB), Michael Rischitelli (GC), Quinton Narkle (Geel), Corey Lyons (Bris), Dom Barry (Port), Oskar Baker (Melb), Jake Patmore (Port)

Ruck: Jarrod Witts (GC), Tom Nicholls (GC)

Fwd: Thomas J Lynch (GC), Caleb Daniel (M) (WB), Tom Papley (M) (Syd), Jamie Elliott (Coll), Taylor Garner (NM), Matthew Wright (Carl), Rhys Mathieson (M) (Bris), Mark LeCras (WC), Stewart Crameri (WB), Daniel Venables (WC), Josh Daicos (M) (Coll), Jaidyn Stephenson (M) (Coll), Brad Scheer (GC), Josh Battle (StK) Gryan Miers (Geel), Charlie Ballard (M) (GC)

2015 Fixture and Results (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1692742.html#msg1692742)

2015

Best and Fairest (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1663308.html#msg1663308) - Shaun Higgins
Best New Player (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1663352.html#msg1663352) - Allen Christensen
Best Individual Performance (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1663359.html#msg1663359) - Chris Mayne

2016

Fawlty Towers Cup Champions (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1728689.html#msg1728689)

BXVs Rising Star (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1802707.html#msg1802707) - Caleb Daniel

Best and Fairest (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1802714.html#msg1802714) - Trent Cotchin
Best New Player (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1802761.html#msg1802761) - Luke Shuey
Best Individual Performance (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1802764.html#msg1802764) - Luke Shuey

2017

Best and Fairest (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1892764.html#msg1892764) - Trent Cotchin
Best New Player (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1892789.html#msg1892789) - Jarrod Witts
Best Individual Performance (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1892790.html#msg1892790) - Luke Shuey
Coaches Award (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1892792.html#msg1892792) - Tom Papley

Wednesday November 5th, 2014: I'd like to welcome Hellopplz to the Badgers, to become assistant coach! :D

2014 National Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1507991.html#msg1507991)
#26 - Caleb Daniel
#28 - Billy Stretch
#54 - Daniel Howe

2014 Rookie Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1507993.html#msg1507993)
#29 - Cameron Shenton
#45 - Matthew Hammelmann
#57 - Jayden Short
#67 - Heath Hocking

Badgers and Griffen part ways (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1538497.html#msg1538497)

Waters retires (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1547367.html#msg1547367)

Judd retires (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1627933.html#msg1627933)

2015 National Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1692749.html#msg1692749)
#13 - Wayne Milera
#40 - Oleg Markov
#41 - Brayden Sier
#58 - Pass
#63 - Pass

2015 Rookie Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1692752.html#msg1692752)
#12 - Tom Papley
#28 - Reuben William
#44 - Jason Castagna

Badgers win 2016 Fawlty Towers Cup (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1728689.html#msg1728689)

Young Badger Sir Daniel of Caleb takes out the BXVs Rising Star Award (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1802707.html#msg1802707)

2016 National Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1817219.html#msg1817219)
#14 - Daniel Venables
#21 - Brad Scheer
#49 - Josh Battle
#52 - Corey Lyons
#59 - Jacob Allison
#60 - Harry Morrison
#63 - Brennan Cox
#65 - Quinton Narkle

2016 Rookie Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1817941.html#msg1817941)
#29 - Taylin Duman
#52 - Josh Daicos

2016 Supplementary Draft:
#7 - Sam Fisher
#12 - Zach Sproule

2017 National Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1906649.html#msg1906649)
#8 - Jaidyn Stephenson
#52 - Charlie Ballard
#53 - Gryan Miers
#54 - Oskar Baker
#58 - Ben Paton
#59 - Dom Barry
#67 - Jake Patmore

2017 Rookie Draft: (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1906650.html#msg1906650)
#32 - Sam Murray
#71 - Doulton Langlands

Our mascot looks like a skunk :P.

Quote from: Hellopplz on November 05, 2014, 04:56:21 PM
Our mascot looks like a skunk :P.

The former Bunnies mascot looked like you didn't it?  :P

Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 04:59:59 PM

Quote from: Hellopplz on November 05, 2014, 04:56:21 PM
Our mascot looks like a skunk :P.

The former Bunnies mascot looked like you didn't it?  :P

Good old Boomzie that stalker :P.

After discussions between both coach and player, Ryan Griffen shall be leaving the Badgers. He felt as though he wasn't getting enough opportunities at the club, and Crosby were able to give him that. While it was sad to see Ryan go, we're also extremely happy to welcome Allen Christensen, who will help with leading the forward line in 2015!

In what is some very sad news for the club, champion defender Beau Waters has announced his retirement from footy. Although it is sad for us to see him go, we wish him all the best with his life after football. He will always be remembered as a terrific player and teammate.

Chris Judd has today announced his retirement. In what is a sad end to an outstanding career, he knew it was time to call it a day. He unfortunately ruptured his left ACL on the weekend, which will put him out for the season, and he believes his body can't go through another year. He has been one of the greatest players we've had the privilege to watch, and possibly one of the greatest we will have ever seen. We wish him all the best with his future endeavours.

Disappointing way to end the season, with possibly our worst performance of the year. But, you know what that means? Best and Fairest will be up today most likely 8)

2015 Best and Fairest

The system for the Bradford Badgers Best and Fairest will be a bit different to others. Defenders and forwards will each receive a x1.2 multiplier for their efforts, to prevent it from being a midfielders award (and possibly ruck). This will hopefully make for a much closer result! Votes awarded will be from 5-1. 5 for BOG, 1 for 5th best.
For post-game discussion of each match, please read here. (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1495261.html#msg1495262)

Round 1
5 - Kade Simpson
4 - Allen Christensen
3 - Paul Puopolo
2 - Matthew Boyd
1 - Shannon Hurn

Round 2
5 - Michael Barlow
4 - Mark LeCras
3 - Shaun Higgins
2 - Michael Rischitelli
1 - Trent Cotchin

Round 3
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Mark LeCras
3 - Michael Rischitelli
2 - Dion Prestia
1 - Paul Puopolo

Round 4
5 - Sam Butler
4 - Matthew Boyd
3 - Michael Rischitelli
2 - Dion Prestia, Mark LeCras
1 - Shaun Higgins

Round 5
5 - Chris Mayne
4 - Tom Lynch
3 - Michael Barlow
2 - Sam Butler
1 - Dion Prestia

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Leaderboard - End of Round 5

10 - Mark LeCras
8 - Michael Barlow, Michael Rischitelli
7 - Sam Butler
6 - Matthew Boyd, Trent Cotchin
5 - Kade Simpson, Dion Prestia, Chris Mayne
4 - Allen Christensen, Paul Puopolo, Shaun Higgins, Tom Lynch
1 - Shannon Hurn

Round 6
5 - Mark LeCras
4 - Allen Christensen
3 - Michael Barlow
2 - Paul Puopolo
1 - Shaun Higgins

Round 7
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Shannon Hurn
3 - Michael Rischitelli
2 - Chris Mayne
1 - Sam Butler, Tom Nicholls

Round 8
5 - Kade Simpson
4 - Michael Barlow
3 - Matthew Boyd
2 - Shaun Higgins
1 - Tom Nicholls

Round 9
5 - Matthew Boyd
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Mark LeCras
2 - Paul Puopolo
1 - Shaun Higgins

Round 10
5 - Shaun Higgins
4 - Kade Simpson, Allen Christensen
3 - Trent Cotchin
2 - Pearce Hanley
1 - Tom Nicholls

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Leaderboard - End of Round 10

18 - Trent Cotchin, Mark LeCras
15 - Michael Barlow
14 - Kade Simpson, Matthew Boyd
13 - Shaun Higgins
12 - Allen Christensen
11 - Michael Rischitelli
8 - Sam Butler, Paul Puopolo
7 - Chris Mayne
5 - Dion Prestia, Shannon Hurn
4 - Tom Lynch
3 - Tom Nicholls
2 - Pearce Hanley

Round 11
5 - Mark LeCras
4 - Allen Christensen
3 - Harry Cunningham
2 - Michael Rischitelli
1 - Shaun Higgins

Round 12
5 - Michael Barlow
4 - Allen Christensen
3 - Michael Rischitelli
2 - Nick Dal Santo
1 - Chris Mayne

Round 13
5 - Michael Barlow
4 - Shaun Higgins
3 - Michael Rischitelli
2 - Allen Christensen
1 - Kade Simpson

Round 14
5 - Matthew Boyd
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Michael Rischitelli
2 - Shaun Higgins
1 - Chris Mayne

Round 15
5 - Shaun Higgins
4 - Tom Lynch
3 - Pearce Hanley
2 - Mark LeCras
1 - Kade Simpson

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Leaderboard - End of Round 15

25 - Mark LeCras, Shaun Higgins, Michael Barlow
22 - Allen Christensen, Michael Rischitelli, Trent Cotchin
19 - Matthew Boyd
16 - Kade Simpson
9 - Chris Mayne
8 - Sam Butler, Paul Puopolo, Tom Lynch
5 - Dion Prestia, Shannon Hurn, Pearce Hanley
3 - Tom Nicholls, Harry Cunningham
2 - Nick Dal Santo

With only 3 rounds remaining, we have a 3-way tie for first! And then another 3 only 3 votes behind them! This is going to go down to the wire!!!

GET PUMPED.

Barlow's been terrible all year, how is he sharing the lead? Your system is flawed David.  :P

Haha nah, getting on Missy Higgins for the win!

Round 16
5 - Chris Mayne
4 - Allen Christensen
3 - Mark LeCras, Shannon Hurn
2 - Nick Dal Santo
1 - Paul Puopolo

Leaderboard - End of Round 16

28 - Mark LeCras
26 - Allen Christensen
25 - Shaun Higgins, Michael Barlow
22 - Michael Rischitelli, Trent Cotchin
19 - Matthew Boyd
16 - Kade Simpson
14 - Chris Mayne
9 - Paul Puopolo
8 - Sam Butler, Tom Lynch, Shannon Hurn
5 - Dion Prestia, Pearce Hanley
4 - Nick Dal Santo
3 - Tom Nicholls, Harry Cunningham

Quote from: Nige on August 17, 2015, 11:51:15 AM
Barlow's been terrible all year, how is he sharing the lead? Your system is flawed David.  :P

Haha nah, getting on Missy Higgins for the win!

Haha, I have no flowering idea how he's managed to poll so well.

Round 17
5 - Tom Lynch
4 - Matthew Boyd
3 - Michael Barlow
2 - Shaun Higgins
1 - Mark LeCras

Leaderboard - End of Round 17

29 - Mark LeCras
28 - Michael Barlow
27 - Shaun Higgins
26 - Allen Christensen
23 - Matthew Boyd
22 - Michael Rischitelli, Trent Cotchin
16 - Kade Simpson
14 - Chris Mayne
13 - Tom Lynch
9 - Paul Puopolo
8 - Sam Butler, Shannon Hurn
5 - Dion Prestia, Pearce Hanley
4 - Nick Dal Santo
3 - Tom Nicholls, Harry Cunningham

Quote from: GoLions on August 17, 2015, 11:54:27 AM

Quote from: Nige on August 17, 2015, 11:51:15 AM
Barlow's been terrible all year, how is he sharing the lead? Your system is flawed David.  :P

Haha nah, getting on Missy Higgins for the win!

Haha, I have no flowering idea how he's managed to poll so well.

Got the max votes in the 3 rounds, 3 votes in 3 rounds and 4 votes in one... and hasn't featured at all in the rest.  :o

Round 18
5 - Shaun Higgins
4 - Shannon Hurn
3 - Alex Fasolo
2 - Kade Simpson
1 - Michael Barlow

Leaderboard - End of Round 18

32 - Shaun Higgins
29 - Mark LeCras, Michael Barlow
26 - Allen Christensen
23 - Matthew Boyd
22 - Michael Rischitelli, Trent Cotchin
18 - Kade Simpson
14 - Chris Mayne
13 - Tom Lynch
12 - Shannon Hurn
9 - Paul Puopolo
8 - Sam Butler
5 - Dion Prestia, Pearce Hanley
4 - Nick Dal Santo
3 - Tom Nicholls, Harry Cunningham, Alex Fasolo

I am now happy to announce, that the winner of the Bradford Badgers 2015 Best and Fairest award is...

Final Leaderboard

32 - Shaun Higgins
29 - Mark LeCras, Michael Barlow
26 - Allen Christensen
23 - Matthew Boyd
22 - Michael Rischitelli, Trent Cotchin
18 - Kade Simpson
14 - Chris Mayne
13 - Tom Lynch
12 - Shannon Hurn
9 - Paul Puopolo
8 - Sam Butler
5 - Dion Prestia, Pearce Hanley
4 - Nick Dal Santo
3 - Tom Nicholls, Harry Cunningham, Alex Fasolo

Nailed it!

Fasolo robbed

Was very close between Christensen and LeCras, but Christensen's performance in finals was probably what got him over the line. Also his ability to play both in the forward line and through the midfield meant that, particularly when injuries hit us earlier in the season, he was able to provide good cover to keep us strong throughout all lines. Congratulations Bundy!

While we all prefer team success on the field, sometimes it's nice to recognize those performances from an individual that keep your team in the game, or even get them over the line. The best performance for the Badgers in 2015 was...



With a massive 152 against the Leeches in Round 5, Mayne takes the cake!

2015 Fixture and Results

Round 1: Swansea Breakers
LOST 22.12.144 to 22.14.146

In what was a disappointing opening round for the Badgers, the Breakers were just too good, with Jordan Lewis getting them over the line with just minutes to spare. Chris Mayne was troubled by an ankle injury and as such was subbed, which proved costly. Dion Prestia, Matthew Boyd, Chris Judd, Kade Simpson, and Michael Rischitelli were among the best for the Badgers. Allen Christensen was very good in his debut, as was Shannon Hurn. Trent Cotchin, Nick Dal Santo, and Greg Broughton will be under pressure to perform next week.

Round 2: Huddersfield Hawks
WON 22.17.149 to 16.11.107

After lasts weeks disappointing performance, we managed to get our first win on the board in a dominant display against the Hawks. The midfield all stood up this week, however a hamstring injury to Nick Dal Santo could see him miss round 3, and possibly longer. This will test the Badgers midfield depth after the departure of Ryan Griffen in the trade period, and the injuries to Hanley and Dal Santo. Cameron Shenton and Chris Mayne are pushing for selection in the Best XV, and Robbie Nahas was good in the reserves as well.

Round 3: Blackpool Bunnies
WON 22.16.148 to 18.13.121
A fairly comfortable win for the Badgers to get their 2nd win on the trot, but quite a few disappointments mixed in with it. Shannon Hurn has struggled since his debut match, only scoring 59 this week after a 50 (and being subbed off) in round 2. Cameron Shenton struggled in his debut, equalling Hurn's 59 in defence. Mr Consistent Michael Barlow was poor to end the round, with what was his lowest score in a very long time, but we're sure he'll improve next week.
Looking at the positives, Trent Cotchin was outstanding as skipper. Dion Prestia and Michael Rischitelli continue to dominate, and Harry Cunningham did a good job of replacing Matthew Boyd who was a late out. Tom Lynch, Sam Butler, and Robin Nahas all made cases to be selected in the Best XV for round 4.

Round 4: Oxford Owls
LOST 20.10.130 to 22.16.148
Worst game of the year so far. Many stars failed to show up on the day. Simpson and Hurn scoring well enough to keep their spots in the team, but nowhere near what they're capable of. Michael Barlow had what was probably his worst game in his career. Will Minson was dropped which left the ruck duties to Cameron Shenton, who struggled. Forward line didn't get much supply and failed to really trouble the scorers, and Paul Puopolo was subbed with an injury. Only shinging lights were Michael Rischitelli as always, Matthew Boyd back after a weeks rest, and Sam Butler in his first game back for the season was outstanding.
A couple of reserves players such as Tom Cutler, Brandon Matera, and Robin Nahas all performed well and one or two may be able to steal a spot in the Best XV.

Round 5: Leeds Leeches
LOST 22.12.144 to 22.17.149
Started slowly this week and just couldn't get back in front. Leeches were very good this week. Backline again showing weaknesses, this time with Shaun Higgins. Hurn improved, Simpson still not doing as good as he can, but good enough to retain his spot. Butler best defender for the Badgers once again. Michael Barlow came back with a point to prove this week, being the 2nd best player for us, behind fellow teammate Chris Mayne. Rest of midfield was solid. Tom Nicholls played his first game for Bradford on the weekend to replace Will Minson and performed well. Christensen and LeCras struggled, with Lecca being subbed in the 3rd quarter as well, but Tom Lynch and Chris Mayne played their best games for the season, particularly Mayne.
Will be looking to get back on the winners list next week.

Round 6: Manchester Magic
WON 20.16.136 to 19.18.132
Not our best performance, but good to get back on the winners list. Kade Simpson was a late out, and Tom Cutler was given the vest as his replacement which hurt. Most of the team was decent without being amazing, with only three hundreds being registered, but Cutler being the only score under 60. Forward line performed well, but midfield will have to improve if we want to push for a spot in the top 4.

Round 7: Crosby Cruisers
WON 22.15.147 to 19.14.128
Rivalry Round match, and boy did some of our boys perform. Shannon Hurn had a nice return to form, most of the defence was solid, except Cutler with the vest replacing Simpson again, who should hopefully be back next week. Barlow was disappointing as captain, rest of midfield held their own though. Nicholls continues to do a great job of replacing Will Minson in the ruck. Trent Cotchin was outstanding.
Depth is being tested though, with still 4-5 players from our Best XV out still.

Round 8: Nottingham Hoods
LOST 20.10.130 to 24.15.159
A round to forget. Less than half the team can hold their head high after that performance. Six players scored under 60. Rischitelli couldn't handle the captaincy, only being able to muster up 76. Prestia played through a minor injury to crawl towards a 70. Cotchin and Judd couldn't manage 100 between them. Forwards were nowhere to be seen.
Boyd, Barlow, Simpson, Higgins, and Nicholls all did well. Lynch did his duty as sub. Fasolo made a case for a defensive position next week. Harwood may return as well after being emergency this week.

Round 9: Birmingham Dragons
WON 22.14.146 to 18.17.125
A good improvement after last week. Most players performed quite well. Chris Mayne had a quiet week after being outstanding in his last few. Unfortunately Harwood was concussed in the first quarter, so Tom Nicholls came on to replace him and performed excellently. Harwood should be fine for next week, but Butler and Fasolo were both amazing this weekend so will be pushing for a spot. Barlow disappointing as captain, however Boyd just keeps on performing and is making a case to take over the captaincy next week. Cunningham performed well, but with the other fringe players doing even better, he may lose his spot against the Steins. Chris Judd should be fit to play next week as well, however Pearce Hanley is still about 2 weeks away.

Round 10: Staines Steins
WON 22.11.143 to 14.8.92
A good win against the Steins, but still a lot of room for improvement. Pearce Hanley was outstanding in his first game for the season, after recovering from his hip injury. Unfortunately, that was saddened by Chris Judd ruptoring his ACL, and forcing him not only out for the rest of the season, but into retirement as well.
Simpson and Higgins continue to hold up the backline, and Cotchin has been in some good form in the middle of the ground. Boyd was disappointing, unable to cement himself as a reliable captain. Christensen had one of his better games of the year.
Mayne, LeCras, Rischitelli, and Butler were all extremely disappointing, and could face the chopping block when teams are named later in the week.

Round 11: Liverpool Rams
LOST 19.12.126 to 23.14.152
Completely and utterly disgraceful. Hurn failed to show up. Harwood was a late out. Hanley very disappointing as captain. Barlow terrible. Minson even worse. Cutler very average. Only a few players could hold their head high after this match. Lecca, Christensen, Cunningham were all good up forward. Riska did well in the midfield. Higgins was solid running off half back. Nothing else to be said really, hopefully the boys give a much better performance next week.

Round 12: Grope Lane Giants
WON 22.19.141 to 17.14.116
Much better this week, although still a bit of improvement left. Defence was a bit down. Barlow returned to some form, as did Dal Santo in his return. Riska good again. Rest of the midfield was below par though. Nicholls struggled in the ruck, but forward line was very good and made up for it. A win is a win, so we'll take it.

Round 13: Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs
WON 22.19.151 to 19.11.125
This was more like it, highest score of the year! Wasn't much to complain about. Hurn and Butler struggled  abit in defence, and Nicholls was poor in the ruck again, and Hanley was subbed with an injury. But apart from that, everyone else really came to play. Hopefully we can replicate this type of performance over the next few weeks and bringing that sort of form into finals!

Round 14: Winchester Werewolves
WON 22.18.150 to 22.14.146
WHAT A WIN! Knocked off the top of the table Werewolves! Cotchin, Boyd, and Rischitelli; take a bow. Outstanding. Simpson and Higgins solid in defence as always. Nicholls back to his good scoring of a few weeks back. Mayne very good up forward. Lynch and Puopolo struggled up forward, but not much else to complain about. Reserves were very good, particularly Fasolo and Minson who will be pushing for selection next week.

Round 15: Hastings Hurricanes
WON 25.13.163 to 20.10.130
Highest score of the season! Couldn't have asked for much more. No-one put in a bad performance. Even the bench players were fantastic. Puopolo definitely made a statement that he is best xv, with what would have been our 3rd highest score. This win brings us into 5th, and a chance at making the top 4 over the next 3 weeks before finals!
GO BADGERS!

Round 16: Oxford Owls
LOST 20.12.132 to 22.13.145
Disappointing result. Unfortunately Nicholls going down early and Hanley below par as C was the deciding factor here. Couple of other average scores, but those two were the ones that hurt. Mayne, Dal Santo, Lecca, and Hurn the standouts. Need a win next week to stay in with a shot at finishing top 4.

Round 17: Swansea Breakers
LOST 21.14.140 to 22.12.144
Another loss. With Nicholls out after injuring himself last week, Jesse Lonergan had to play in the ruck, and while he tried extremely hard, it wasn't enough. Hanley as a late out didn't help, and Fasolo struggled in defence. Lynch, Boyd, and Barlow were all very good.

Round 18: Hastings Hurricanes
WON 22.14.146 to 20.16.136
Finally a win, which gets us to 5th position on the ladder to end the season. An improvement on the last 2 weeks, but still more work to be done as it won't be enough in finals. Defence was outstanding, with Shaun Higgins leading the way, and possibly making a last dash for the BnF...
Rest of team was fairly solid without being great, Boyd not too good as C though. Bring on finals!

Elimination Final 1: Nottingham Hoods
WON 23.18.156 to 20.12.132
Big win in an elimination final! Need to keep this form going throughout the remainder of the finals series. Defence was amazing again this week, excluding Hurn. Hanley and Boyd were both electric in the midfield. Lynch, Christensen, and Matera were outstanding up forward. Looking forward to next week!

Semi Final 1: Hastings Hurricanes
LOST 19.11.125 to 25.15.165
Worst performance of the year. Everything that could go wrong, did. Nicholls injured yet again. Barlow subbed out with a possible injury. Hanley poor as captain. Fasolo struggled. Higgins got a knock to the head and wasn't the same as his last few weeks. Simpson was average. Not a single player hit 100. Says it all I guess. Good luck to the Hurricanes in finals!

Congratulations to the Bradford Badgers for taking out the Fawlty Towers Cup for 2016

The Badgers have taken out the 2016 BXVs Fawlty Towers Cup, beating the Dragons by 45 points in the final. It was very good to see all our young players stepping up throughout the pre-season, and really making a case for selection in Round 1. Players such as Daniel Howe, Jesse Lonergan, and Tom Cutler all did really well over the last month in defence, with Boyd and Mackenzie missing games. Libba returning after missing last year with injury was great to see. Currie and Grimley have shown that they can be decent backup in the ruck in case Nicholls misses games again. And Fasolo looked hungrier than ever to push for a spot in the forward line, although it is a very difficult position to break in to, barring any injuries. Caleb Daniel was also fantastic, and Wayne Milera showed why he was taken in the first round of the National Draft.

Here are the Grand Final results:

Birmingham Dragons - 1202/15

Def: Nick Malceski (62), Matthew Suckling (90), Adam Oxley (DNP), Christian Salem (99)
Mid: Jack Crisp (79), Tom Mitchell (C) (95x2=190), Josh Caddy (68), Mitch Duncan (VC) (44)
Ruck: Ben McEvoy (74)
Fwd: Steven Motlop (79), Luke Bruest (99), Aaron Hall (EVC) (131), Zach Merrett (72)
UTIL: Matt Jones (23), Jordan Roughead (DNP)

Emerg: Lachlan Hansen (D) (43), Daniel Rioli (F) (49), Shaun McKernan (R)

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Bradford Badgers - 1247/15

DEF: Matthew Boyd (117), Shannon Hurn (101), Jarrod Harbrow (65), Ryan Harwood (53)
MID: Pearce Hanley (VC) (60), Tom Liberatore (41), Trent Cotchin (68), Luke Shuey (C)(91x2=182)
RUCK: Tom Nicholls (42)
FWD: Adam Cooney (53), Tom J Lynch (43), Michael Barlow (EVC) (117), Mark LeCras (94)
UTIL: Nick Dal Santo (98), Michael Rischitelli (113)

EMG:  Alex Fasolo (F) (76), Daniel Currie (R) (DNP), Tom Cutler (D) (98), Eric Mackenzie (M) (OOP)

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The Badgers were very happy to hear that our own Caleb Daniel has been announced the winner of the British XVs 2016 Rising Star Award! Congratulations Sir Daniel of Caleb!!!

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Quote from: Ringo on August 29, 2016, 09:53:17 AM
Good Morning all.

I am happy to advise that Caleb Daniel is the rising star for 2016.

Voting was extremely close and her is the final figures:
1. Caleb Daniel  - Bradford Badgers    - 46 votes
2. Christian Petracca - Staines Steins - 43 votes
3.  Darcy Parish - Grope Lane Giants - 39 votes
4.  Connor Blakely - Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs - 31 vptes
5.  Rhys  Mathieson - Wrexham Knights  - 9 votes
6.  Callum Mills - Staines Steins - 8 votes
7.  Toby McLean - Winchester Werewolves - 7 votes
8.  Orazio Fantasia - Birmingham Dragons - 5 votes
9. Clayton Oliver - Leeds Leeches - 4 votes
10.  Daniel Howe - Bradford Badgers  - 3 votes

Congratulations Caleb Daniel

The Badgers Best and Fairest Award Count will begin shortly 8)

2016 Best and Fairest

It was a mixed year for the Badgers. Started poorly, and looked like top 4 was almost out of the question after the first few rounds, but hit some good form after that. Unfortunately, injuries began to take their toll, which just made things too difficult in the Preliminary Final. However, it did mean we were able to blood some youth, and a few players in particular were very impressive.

Now, on to the count!

Round 1:
5 - Michael Rischitelli
4 - Dion Prestia
3 - Luke Shuey
2 - Mark LeCras
1 - Tom Liberatore

Round 2:
5 - Luke Shuey
4 - Tom Lynch
3 - Tom Liberatore
2 - Jarrod Harbrow
1 - Pearce Hanley

Round 3:
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Luke Shuey
3 - Caleb Daniel
2 - Tom Lynch
1 - Michael Barlow

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Leaderboard

12 - Luke Shuey
6 - Tom Lynch
5 - Michael Rischitelli, Trent Cotchin
4 - Dion Prestia, Tom Liberatore
3 - Caleb Daniel
2 - Mark LeCras, Jarrod Harbrow
1 - Pearce Hanley, Michael Barlow

Luke Shuey got off to a terrific start, although Trent Cotchin was fuming at being left out of the side in Round 2, costing him 5 votes in the BnF, 3 votes in Her Majesty's MVP award, and a win for the Badgers.

Quote from: GoLions on September 05, 2016, 12:53:23 PM
The Badgers Best and Fairest Award Count will begin shortly 8)

Odd time for it ???

Is that so people will actually be sober when they first arrive this year :P

Round 4:
5 - Pearce Hanley
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Luke Shuey
2 - Tom Nicholls
1 - Tom Lynch

Round 5:
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Michael Barlow
3 - Matthew Boyd
2 - Nick Dal Santo
1 - Luke Shuey

Round 6:
5 - Michael Barlow
4 - Pearce Hanley
3 - Matthew Boyd
2 - Mark LeCras
1 - Luke Shuey

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Leaderboard

17 - Luke Shuey
14 - Trent Cotchin
10 - Pearce Hanley, Michael Barlow
7 - Tom Lynch
6 - Matthew Boyd
5 - Michael Rischitelli
4 - Dion Prestia, Tom Liberatore, Mark LeCras
3 - Caleb Daniel
2 - Jarrod Harbrow, Tom Nicholls, Nick Dal Santo

Shuey continued to poll in every game so far this season, showing just how consistent he was for the year. Barlow, Hanley, Cotchin, and Boyd all started hitting some form, shooting the Badgers back up the ladder after a poor start.

Quote from: Rusty00 on September 05, 2016, 01:02:46 PM

Quote from: GoLions on September 05, 2016, 12:53:23 PM
The Badgers Best and Fairest Award Count will begin shortly 8)

Odd time for it ???

Is that so people will actually be sober when they first arrive this year :P

Milk and cookies for all ;D

Round 7:
5 - Tom Liberatore
4 - Matthew Boyd
3 - Daniel Currie
2 - Tom Lynch
1 - Dion Prestia

Round 8:
5 - Tom Liberatore
4 - Luke Shuey
3 - Adam Cooney
2 - Dion Prestia
1 - Matthew Boyd

Round 9:
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Jesse Lonergan
3 - Nick Dal Santo
2 - Billy Stretch
1 - Dion Prestia

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Leaderboard

21 - Luke Shuey
19 - Trent Cotchin
14 - Tom Liberatore
11 - Matthew Boyd
10 - Pearce Hanley, Michael Barlow
9 - Tom Lynch
8 - Dion Prestia
5 - Michael Rischitelli, Nick Dal Santo
4 - Mark LeCras, Jesse Lonergan
3 - Caleb Daniel, Daniel Currie, Adam Cooney
2 - Jarrod Harbrow, Tom Nicholls, Billy Stretch

Tom Liberatore started to hit some nice form after slowly getting back from an injury last year, with 2 BOG performances in that 3 week period. Shuey dropped off a little bit, with Cotchin staying right behind him on the leaderboard. A few young players such as Jesse Lonergan and Billy Stretch really started to step up in defence to support Boyd.

Round 10:
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Tom Liberatore
3 - Dion Prestia
2 - Luke Shuey
1 - Michael Barlow

Round 11:
5 - Dion Prestia
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Nick Dal Santo
2 - Matthew Boyd
1 - Michael Barlow

Round 12:
5 - Tom Liberatore
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Michael Barlow
2 - Daniel Howe
1 - Matthew Boyd

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Leaderboard

32 - Trent Cotchin
23 - Luke Shuey, Tom Liberatore
16 - Dion Prestia
15 - Michael Barlow
14 - Matthew Boyd
10 - Pearce Hanley
9 - Tom Lynch
8 - Nick Dal Santo
5 - Michael Rischitelli
4 - Mark LeCras, Jesse Lonergan
3 - Caleb Daniel, Daniel Currie, Adam Cooney
2 - Jarrod Harbrow, Tom Nicholls, Billy Stretch, Daniel Howe

Cotchin absolutely exploded, picking up 13/15 of the votes from rounds 10-12. Liberatore also continued on with his form from earlier, getting himself to equal 2nd place with Shuey. Will he be able to keep up though with his injury troubles at the end of the year?

After having a few weeks off for the byes, the players were ready to go again, with just 3 rounds remaining in the Home and Away season. Can Cotchin hold on, or will one of Shuey/Libba be able to catch him?

Round 16:
5 - Dion Prestia
4 - Luke Shuey
3 - Jarrod Harbrow
2 - Trent Cotchin
1 - Matthew Boyd

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Leaderboard

34 - Trent Cotchin
27 - Luke Shuey
23 - Tom Liberatore
21 - Dion Prestia
15 - Michael Barlow, Matthew Boyd
10 - Pearce Hanley
9 - Tom Lynch
8 - Nick Dal Santo
5 - Michael Rischitelli, Jarrod Harbrow
4 - Mark LeCras, Jesse Lonergan
3 - Caleb Daniel, Daniel Currie, Adam Cooney
2 - Tom Nicholls, Billy Stretch, Daniel Howe

Shuey keeps himself in with a chance, polling 4 votes in R16. However, those 2 votes for Cotchin make things very difficult with only 2 rounds to go.

Round 17:
5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Matthew Boyd
3 - Luke Shuey
2 - Pearce Hanley
1 - Mark LeCras

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Leaderboard

39 - Trent Cotchin
30 - Luke Shuey
23 - Tom Liberatore
21 - Dion Prestia
19 - Matthew Boyd
15 - Michael Barlow
12 - Pearce Hanley
9 - Tom Lynch
8 - Nick Dal Santo
5 - Michael Rischitelli, Jarrod Harbrow, Mark LeCras
4 - Jesse Lonergan
3 - Caleb Daniel, Daniel Currie, Adam Cooney
2 - Tom Nicholls, Billy Stretch, Daniel Howe

Well, Cotchin has a BOG performance, making sure that Shuey can't catch him in the final round.

Round 18:
5 - Luke Shuey
4 - Pearce Hanley
3 - Tom Lynch
2 - Trent Cotchin
2 - Nick Dal Santo

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Leaderboard

41 - Trent Cotchin
35 - Luke Shuey
23 - Tom Liberatore
21 - Dion Prestia
19 - Matthew Boyd
16 - Pearce Hanley
15 - Michael Barlow
12 - Tom Lynch
10 - Nick Dal Santo
5 - Michael Rischitelli, Jarrod Harbrow, Mark LeCras
4 - Jesse Lonergan
3 - Caleb Daniel, Daniel Currie, Adam Cooney
2 - Tom Nicholls, Billy Stretch, Daniel Howe

A great game for Shuey, but unfortunately he was too far behind to catch Cotch. Official award announcements will be up later today 8)

I hear the coach isn't happy that Cotch won the BnF which has stirred rumours of a rift and could potentially see old mate Trent on his way out of Bradford.  :o

The 2016 Bradford Badgers Best and Fairest winner is:

Trent Cotchin

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Congrats Cotch!

Final Leaderboard

41 - Trent Cotchin
35 - Luke Shuey
23 - Tom Liberatore
21 - Dion Prestia
19 - Matthew Boyd
16 - Pearce Hanley
15 - Michael Barlow
12 - Tom Lynch
10 - Nick Dal Santo
5 - Michael Rischitelli, Jarrod Harbrow, Mark LeCras
4 - Jesse Lonergan
3 - Caleb Daniel, Daniel Currie, Adam Cooney
2 - Tom Nicholls, Billy Stretch, Daniel Howe

19 players managed to poll this season, which goes to show the potential of some of our depth players coming in this year to fill the spots for players like Higgo, Barlow, Prestia, Libba, and Riska!

Best New Player 2016

There were two big players who joined the club at the end of 2015, and while both were good, one of these guys was simply outstanding, exceeding expectations heavily.

Congratulations to Luke Shuey!

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Averaged a tick under 180 for the year, and by far our highest scorer on total points (and just outscoring Cotchin on average). Was so consistent, always a reliable captain when needed.

Best Individual Performance 2016

This score didn't come until the Preliminary Final, when we needed it most! (although unfortunately wasn't enough)

However, with a massive score of 298, well done again Luke Shuey! So close to getting the clean sweep :o

Well, after a disappointing season, it's time to look at some of the positives. So tonight we will be awarding the Badgers Best and Fairest award for 2017, along with a few other awards at the end as well. Stay tuned!

The Badgers Best and Fairest award runs with a 5-4-3-2-1 polling system, with the highest scoring player for each round polling 5 votes, 2nd highest polling 4 votes, etc etc. If players are tied equal 2nd (for example), then the votes will be split, and they would (in this example) receive 3.5 votes each. No scaling or anything will be applied to defenders, forwards, or rucks (in order to not make it a midfielders award heh), because I can't really be bothered :P

Now, on to the count!

Round 1:

5 - Shaun Higgins
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Dion Prestia
2 - Michael Barlow
1 - Luke Shuey

Round 2:

5 - Luke Shuey
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Tom Liberatore
2 - Shaun Higgins
1 - Jarrod Witts

Round 3:

5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Luke Shuey
3 - Tom Liberatore
2 - Michael Barlow
1 - Kamdyn McIntosh

Round 4:

5 - Luke Shuey
4 - Tom J Lynch
3 - Jack Redden
2 - Trent Cotchin
1 - Dion Prestia

Round 5:

5 - Luke Shuey
4 - Michael Barlow
3 - Trent Cotchin
2 - Tom Liberatore
1 - Tom J Lynch

Round 6:

5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Shaun Higgins
2.5 - Caleb Daniel
2.5 - Luke Shuey
1 - Jarrod Harbrow

Leaderboard after Round 6:

23 - Trent Cotchin
22.5 - Luke Shuey
11 - Shaun Higgins
8 - Michael Barlow, Tom Liberatore
5 - Tom J Lynch
4 - Dion Prestia
3 - Jack Redden
2.5 - Caleb Daniel
1 - Jarrod Witts, Jarrod Harbrow, Kamdyn McIntosh

Cotchin and Shuey off to absolute fliers. Higgins, Barlow, and Libba also polling quite well.

Round 7:

5 - Luke Shuey
4 - Jarrod Witts
3 - Michael Barlow
2 - Tom J Lynch
1 - Jarrod Harbrow

Round 8:

5 - Jarrod Harbrow
4 - Caleb Daniel
3 - Trent Cotchin
2 - Shannon Hurn
1 - Jarrod Witts

Round 9:

5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Caleb Daniel
3 - Michael Barlow
2 - Luke Shuey
0.5 - Jarrod Witts
0.5 - Tom Papley

Round 10:

5 - Shaun Higgins
4 - Trent Cotchin
3 - Tom Papley
2 - Jarrod Witts
1 - Michael Barlow

Round 11:

5 - Rhys Mathieson
4 - Jarrod Harbrow
3 - Shaun Higgins
2 - Jarrod Witts
1 - Luke Shuey

Round 12:

5 - Tom J Lynch
3.5 - Luke Shuey
3.5 - Jack Redden
2 - Jarrod Witts
1 - Tom Papley

Leaderboard after Round 12:

35 - Trent Cotchin
34 - Luke Shuey
19 - Shaun Higgins
15 - Michael Barlow
12.5 Jarrod Witts
12 - Tom J Lynch
11 - Jarrod Harbrow
10.5 - Caleb Daniel
8 - Tom Liberatore
6.5 - Jack Redden
5 - Rhys Mathieson
4.5 - Tom Papley
4 - Dion Prestia
2 - Shannon Hurn
1 - Kamdyn McIntosh

Two big things to take out of these 6 rounds that have just passed. Firstly, BEASTMODE went bang in R11 to get max votes! But secondly, and perhaps more importantly, Shuey was a late out in R10, and thus unable to be a chance at polling any votes. Will this have any impact on the final result? Only 3 rounds left! Should be an exciting finish!

Round 13:

5 - Shaun Higgins
3.5 - Jarrod Witts
3.5 - Luke Shuey
2 - Tom Papley
1 - Rhys Mathieson

Shuey edges ahead...

Round 14:

5 - Trent Cotchin
4 - Jarrod Witts
3 - Luke Shuey
2 - Tom Liberatore
1 - Shaun Higgins

Cotch gets 2 votes back on Shuey, with Shuey's lead now just half a vote...

Well, now seems as good a time as any to present some of the other awards ;D

Best New Player 2017

Well, there were a number of players who joined the Badgers in the 2016/2017 off-season. However, one of them was a cut above the rest. The winner of the Best New Player award for 2017 goes to Jarrod Witts!

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Averaging over 140 as our #1 ruck, Witts was one of the shining lights for the Badgers this season, finishing as the 6th highest averaging ruck at the end of our home and away season.

Best Individual Performance 2017

He won this award last year, and he has done it again this year. With two scores of 219 in rounds 4 and 5, Luke Shuey takes out the Highest Individual Performance award for the 2nd year running. Congratulations Luke!

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Note: Cotchin and Hurn both beat this score, but they did so either during the byes, or after the regular Home and Away season, or while not named on the field because they had just returned from concussion (mb Shannon).

Coaches Award 2017

For one reason or another, I have not presented a coaches award yet in my time as coach. Well, this will be the first then I guess!

There have been a number of players this season who have really impressed me. But, one of them seemingly came out of nowhere, after missing the start of the season with injury. That player, of course, is Tommy Papley!

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After coming back from injury, Papley put in two sub-60 scores, just getting back into things. Since then though, he has gone on to average a tick over 130, cementing his spot as the 4th forward in our lineup. THE PAPSMEAR.

Should probably get back to finishing off that "Best and Fairest" award ay...

Round 15:

5 - Shannon Hurn
4 - Jack Redden
3 - Trent Cotchin
2 - Luke Shuey
1 - Shaun Higgins

And Cotch gets over Shuey in the last round of the season!

Best and Fairest 2017

So, with that said, I would like to announce the winner of the Bradford Badgers 2017 Best and Fairest.

Congratulations, Trent Cotchin!

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Again, averaging a tick under that of Shuey, and again, just finishing ahead to take out the ultimate award here at the Badgers. A fantastic effort from Cotch, who was almost traded at the end of last year.

Final Leaderboard:

43 - Trent Cotchin
42.5 - Luke Shuey
26 - Shaun Higgins
20 - Jarrod Witts
15 - Michael Barlow
12 - Tom J Lynch
11 - Jarrod Harbrow
10.5 - Caleb Daniel, Jack Redden
10 - Tom Liberatore
7 - Shannon Hurn
6.5 - Tom Papley
6 - Rhys Mathieson
4 - Dion Prestia
1 - Kamdyn McIntosh

Only half a vote separating Cotch and Shuey, absolute scenes tbqh. Good to see some of the young guys in Papley, Matho, and Caleb polling a decent amount of votes as well!

Well, it's been a big off-season for the Badgers so far, after a terribly disappointing season in 2017. We have already had the retirements of Matthew Boyd and Sam Butler, who will both be missed, Boyd in particular who has been outstanding in his time at the club. In the trade period, we have also said goodbye to Dion Prestia, Tom Liberatore, Jason Castagna, Oleg Markov, Jack Darling, Wayne Milera, Brennan Cox, Jacob Allison, Shannon Hurn, and Michael Barlow.

However, this has also meant that we are welcoming plenty of new faces to the club! The new additions to the Badgers team for 2018 (so far) are Dyson Heppell, Dan Hannebery, Daniel Rich, Sam Mayes, Matthew Wright, Brayden Maynard, Ben Griffiths, and Keegan Brooksby. We are confident that these players can help us make a charge back up the ladder, and be a genuine contender in finals next year!