Bridgewater Raiders Football Club - Local HFL Aussie Rules

The committee of the Bridgewater Raiders Football Club (BRFC) welcomes you to our web site. We are proud to be sponsored by many a prestigious business.

Visit our Contacts page to see who you can talk to about what's happening in the Club or visit our Sponsors page and utilise the services of these generous organisations.

Oh behalf of the committee, thank you to our Sponsors for their financial support. If you would like to become a sponsor for season 2009 and assist the committee to support and develop football in the local Bridgewater and Hills area, click here to view the details.

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A, B & U/17 Training

Re-commences on Monday 19 January 2009 6:00 for 6:30 start
There will be a BBQ at the BSSC after training
with a minimal charge for food. The bar will be open.

U/15 Training first night is Wednesday 28th January at 5.00pm. Bring boots, sandshoes and PROPER footy shorts etc. The session will start in the changerooms. RSVP your attendance to Michael Richter on mobile 0417 878 043 or via e-mail.

BRFC's Facebook page is now up and running! To see more details and photos etc and confirm this group invitation, follow this link.

Newsletter No 1 from the new President - find out what's been happening since the AGM on 16 October 2008 (download). Very exciting.

Memberships for Season 2009 are now available. Contact Judy Sweet or John Schneemilch.

	Family Memberships ($50) - value $108*
	- Entry to all home games for 2 adults and all children U17
	- One (1) full voting right

	Social Membership ($40) - value $54*
	- Entry to all home games for 1 adults (ie 17 years +)
	- One (1) full voting right

* Based on 2008 admission prices

Senior B&F Presentation Night was held on Saturday 20 September 2008. The turnout was excellent and a good time was had by all. Thank you to Helen McNichol for catering and to the band "Shake It Up" (headed by ex BRFC player Gary Isaac). The trophy and award winners were.

A Grade

Best & Fairest - Paul Marshall
Runner up Best & Fairest - Lachlan Staniford
Best Team man - Luke Gane
Most Consistent - Steve Smith
Most Determined - Jack Bevelander

B Grade

Best & Fairest - Ryan Kew
Runner up B&F - Jesse Size
Best Team Man - Simon Ward
Most Consistent - Callum McKenzie
Most Improved - Kane Goodrich

Senior Colts

Best & Fairest - Jesse Ratcliff
Runner up B&F- James Dewing
Coaches Trophy - Eric Stauss
Most Improved - Derek Ellis
Most Courageous - Ben Ross
Best Team Man - Ben Traeger

Junior Colts
(presented at their own Presentation Night)

Best & Fairest - Lochie Richter
Runner up B&F - Shaun McDonald
Most Improved - James Crisp
Coaches Trophy - Michael O'Connor
Best Team Man - Bill Troiano
Best First Year Player - Braydon Cadd
Leading Goal Kicker - Rune Gilfoy

Life Membership

Congratulations to Judy Sweet and Darryl Spillman on receipt of their Life Memberships.

Volunteer Award

Congratulations to Max "The Machine" McAlister for being the well deserved receipient of this award.

Major Raffle

Congratulations to the following prize winners:

1st - Trevor Gregory 3 nights Robe Exec Holiday Home ($1,200)
2nd - Dianne Johnson Phil Hoffmann Travel voucher ($750)
3rd - Max Mcalister 1 doz Maximillians Wines + Voucher ($425)
4th - Alan Carter 1 doz Maximillians Wines ($325)
5th - Debbie Bateman Maximillians Voucher ($100)
6th - Tim Henschke Siemers Indian Voucher ($30)
7th - David Rose Bridgewater Pharmacy Voucher ($30)
8th - Anna McDonald Crafers Inn Voucher ($25)
9th - John Zantvoort Crafers Inn Voucher ($25)
10th - Nikki Brown Bridgewater Inn Voucher ($20)
11th - Elda Frazer Bridgewater Inn Voucher ($20)
12th - Grant Paynter Bridgewater Inn Voucher ($20)

Silent Auction

Congratulations to the following winners and thank you to the donors (listed):

David Jarrett
Rosemount Diamond Label Shiraz
(Donated by Brinz Investments - 0416 262 093)

Nick Berry
Rosemount Diamont Label Cabernet Sauvignon
(Donated by Brinz Investments - 0416 262 093)

Barry Engel
Battunga Hill Sauvignon Blanc
(Donated by Toop & Toop Real Estate - 8362 8888)

Barry Engel
Adelaide Crows Guernsey
(Donated by Strathmore Hotel - 8238 2900)

Adriana Houlahan
$200 Strathmore Hotel voucher
(Donated by Strathmore Hotel - 8238 2900)

Peter Atkins
Leather AFL Signed Sherrin football
(Donated by Port Adelaide FC 2841 )

Alex Panas
Port Adelaide FC Guernsey
(Donated by Port Adelaide FC)

Memberships - Family, or Social Memberships. Support your club and save money over the season on entry to home games.More

Social Functions - Watch this space

Bridgewater Sports & Social Club
(Towers Rd Bridgewater)
Available for hire for social functions. Contact Terry Rankin for booking enquiries. Phone : 8370 8225 (if no answer, leave a message) or via email.

Robe Executive Holiday Home
(128 The Esplanade, Robe)
Luxury Holiday retreat for rent (more)

2009 Calendars - World Police Fire Games

Calendars are $15 each with part proceeds go to the Burns unit at the Womens & Childrens Hospital. They are being sold from:

* Book Boys, all Stores
* SAMFS, Adelaide Station Reception
* Coopers Shop, Adelaide Airport
* from sellers in the Rundle Mall between now and Christmas usually on a Friday

More info from SAMFS WPFG Club