After a slow start to the season the Bulldog 13s are now approaching full stride in their quest for the flag.

Our team morphed from two sides of season 2009. Two sides with minimum numbers, both sides hamstrung by injuries struggled for acceptable win/loss ratios but remained keen & focussed throughout the season.

Soon after acceptances for the 2010 season, with only a slight reduction in overall numbers, the club was in the enviable situation of having 28 registered players & given a typical injury list & now growth related leg issues, this was indeed a favourable number for a single side.

With plenty of talent amonst the ranks, the boys have only just now showing some self belief after taking the top side, East Fremantle, to a draw in round nine. Only a lack of confidence causing inaccuracy in front of goals stopped us from picking up the extra two points.

The boys are beginning to realise that, with continued efforts, they may have a shot at the flag.

The 13s team has had three new additions to its ‘50’ club, they being Nicholas Iuliano, Reece Redworth-Maley & Benjamin Hayward.

The Booragoon 16 boys are enjoying a solid season of football and at round 11 have only dropped the one game.  This virtually ensures them a spot in the finals.

With a squad of 26 players the coach Greg Pearson faces a constant headache with ensuring game time and player rotation is fair to all involved.  Along with this it has been very pleasing to watch a number of players lift this year and provide solid support to the core group of quality players who have been together since Auskick. 

Now the real challenges for the season begins fellas.  Keep up the hard work!!

Welcome to all parents and players for 2010

Friday 7 May is the first social event for the year for the Booragoon Club and a big night is held at the clubrooms.  Come along and get to know the other parents and coaches - chances are you will be spending a lot of time with them over the coming years!!

Kicks off at 6.00pm with food and drinks available.

The East Fremantle Junior Council produces offfical fixtures for all junior football in the East Fremantle district other than for Auskick programs.  Follow the link below and choose "Districts Menu" and then "Fixtures and Results".

http://www.sharksdistrict.com.au/

Booragoon Boys Successful at East Fremantle 16s

The annual 16s competition between the different league clubs began recently and Booragoon is proud to have 12 players competing in the two East Fremantle teams.  In the East Fremantle Blues team are Mat Hansen, Isaac Gibson, Zac Wilton, Kane Tomasevich, Cameron Atkin and Mahmood Al Hani while in the Whites team are Alex Howson, Declan Kirwan, Jacob Green, Corey Jetta and Luke Neaves.  Jackson Speak has also been in the East Fremantle training squad but has recently with drawn due to injury. 

Hi to all our new members and welcome back to those players and parents looking forward to another year of junior football.

Booragoon JFC had another very successful Reigistration day and along with expanded numbers in almost all age groups we had over 100 players register for Auskick.  It promises to be another great year for all the youngsters enjoying their first year of football.

The season is due to kick off on the weekend of 1 and 2 May with the first Auskick session taking place on Sunday 2 May at Karoonda Oval. 

Just a reminder to all parents and players we still have places for players in most age groups so if you know of any boys or girls who may be interested in playing give the coach of the team or Des Gibson (President) a call for further info.

Ross Atkin

From the beginning of the 2009 season the age groups for AFL junior footballers has changed to reflect the age groups for school years.  This change has been implemented via the Western Australian Football Commission accross the entire State.  For implementation it was decided to allow the change to work its way through the age groups in preference to altering the age groups for all teams thus impacting on every team, some of which have been together for many years.

This has caused some challenges for player numbers in the younger age groups and has also resulted in some players moving to "different" teams from the previous year.  The BJFC encourages players to play with their correct age group but will support a member playing up in considered circumstances, following consultation with parents and coaches.