Grangemouth Broncos - April EXTRA Report

WALLDORF WANDERERS CROWNED 2008 BULL RUN CHAMPIONS - 20th April 2008
Following a great weekend of football the Walldorf Wanderers came out on top in the first ever Bull Run.
After 24 games of Flag American Football being played, points difference had to be used to separate the
Mildenhall Mayhem, Kirkcaldy Bulls and Walldorf Wanderers.
All three teams finished 6-2 having beaten each other once.
Walldorf came out on top to claim the trophy.
Four Bronco Senior players (Jimmy Thomson, Dave Mooney Snr, Paul Jeffreys and Adam Donaldson)
were part of the Scotland Select Team which finished last (0-6) ...
Kirkcaldy Bulls 39 v Scottish Select 0, Leicester Eagles 55 v Scottish Select 27,
Mildenhall Mayhem 51 v Scottish Select 30, Scottish Select 18 v Walldorf Wanderers 53,
Kirkcaldy Bulls 43 v Scottish Select 33 and Leicester Eagles 36 v Scottish Select 30
For more information visit the Kirkcaldy Bulls website.

YOUNG BRONCOS LEARN HARD LESSON UP NORTH - 19th April 2008
On Saturday the Broncos (Cadet / Junior Squad) travelled North to play a series of friendlies
against the Highland Wildcats.
The Broncos unfortunately lost all three games.
Although the Broncos will obviously feel disappointed it is better to get an idea now of what they
will be facing in the BAFL Season ahead ... so adjustments can be made.
Broncos 32 @ Wildcats (13s) 42
Broncos 8 @ Wildcats 61
Broncos 40 @ Wildcats (Dev Squad) 54

BRONCO SENIORS PREPARE FOR BULLS TOURNAMENT - 19th / 20th April 2008
The Kirkcaldy Bulls will host their first ever tournament ( The Bull Run) this Saturday and Sunday.
The Flag Event will take place at Carlton Park, home of Glenrothes Rugby Club.
Teams taking part are the Kirkcaldy Bulls, Mildenhall Mayhem, Leicester Eagles, Banditi Ferrera,
Walldorf Wanderers, Carluke Cobras and the mixed Scottish team (Broncos, Hornets and Oilcats).
The Bulls Tournament is open to teams as long as they are BAFA registered in some format.

INVERNESS HOPE TO HOST FIRST JUNIOR EVENT OF THE YEAR - 19th April 2008
Robbie Paulin (Inverness Blitz) is keen to host something this weekend.
Inverness is trying to put in for a tournament but if it's too short notice and it doesn't happen
he has invited us up for some friendlies instead.
This invite will be good experience for our players.
Robbie suggested that there may be a barbecue and that we could make a day of it.
The invite is only for our Junior team plus our few cadets.
This opportunity is the same day as The Bull Run so we will need to check availability of drivers.
Contact Coach Ewing and Coach Donaldson to offer your driving services.

LEATHERHEADS HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED IN UK CINEMAS - 11th April 2008
George Clooney directs and stars in Leatherheads.
A romantic comedy set in the world of 1920s football, where the owner of a professional team drafts
a strait-laced college sensation, only to watch his new coach fall for his fiancee.

BRONCOS JOIN THE ALLIANCE FOR THE BULL RUN - 6th April 2008
Due to lack of players the Bronco Seniors have joined forces with the Glasgow Hornets and
Aberdeen Oilcats to provide a mixed team for the Bull Run in Glenrothes on 19th and 20th April.

BRONCOS ORGANISE A QUIZ NIGHT FOR THE ADULTS - 3rd April 2008
Secretary, Alison Woods has booked a Quiz Night at the Polmont Lodge for Saturday, 31st May.
Discussions are still on-going re ticket price and whether a buffet will be included in the price or not.
If you (over 18s only) or your parent would like to attend please keep your diary free.
More information will be provided when finalised.

KIRKCALDY LOOKING FOR PARTICIPATION FEES UP FRONT - 2nd April 2008
Those Bronco players wishing to take part in this International Club Event should send £15 now.
Cheques should be made payable to 'Kirkcaldy Bulls' and sent to ...
Kirkcaldy Bulls, c/o Neil Arnold, 98 Dalmahoy Crescent, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY2 6TA.
Once posted please e-mail Neil, Bob and Coach Thomson to confirm fees have been sent.
If players prefer to use our Bank details to pay directly in or if they have any questions
then please contact Neil Arnold as soon as possible.
The money pays for a t-shirt, food, changing facilities and possibly a drink after the games ?

COACH THOMSON CONCERNED ABOUT LACK OF REGULAR SENIORS - 2nd April 2008
Coach Thomson as we all know would like to play Flag Football for the Broncos until he
catches up with the ever-young Dave Mooney Snr.
Therefore it is disappointing to hear that numbers are also dwindling at our Senior level and
Jimmy is considering registering for the Steelers if he can't get more commitment from previous
Senior Squad Members for the 2008 BAFL Season.
The first competitive games are at The Bull Run in just over two weeks (19th/20th April) and
with the first league game scheduled for 11th May away to Hornets it is time for the players
to stand up and be counted.
All interested players should contact Coach Thomson immediately to alleviate his personal fear / doubts.
For the proposed Broncos schedule so far ... Click Here.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MEETING - 1st April 2008
The second Committee Meeting of 2008 took place on Tuesday.
Many things were discussed including on-going registration issues, holding a BAFL tournament at
Grangemouth Stadium (June 21st), Adult Quiz Night at Brightons Lodge late May,
appointment of Beverley Isdale as Welfare Officer, disclosures for Club Officials and the need to
recruit more players to avoid the Club struggling to survive.
More news on these developments soon.

NFL INTERNATIONAL SERIES MERCHANDISE SALE STILL ON !
To celebrate the Giants vs Dolphins playing in the UK, Reebok are selling merchandise
to mark this historic event.
To visit the Reebok Store ... Click Here.

WEBSITE NUMBERS FOR MARCH
The website statistics have return to normal ...
158 average daily visits (270), 4,899 monthly visits (8,104) and 14,338 hits last month (31,927).
Record to beat is in (brackets).
Thank You to all of our new and regular visitors !

PRESSING NEWS ABOUT THEM BRONCOS
Ever wondered if anybody ever writes about our success stories ... check out our Press Office.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !
Many Happy Returns to Marc Esson.
Also to Past Players ... Alan Martin, Greg Cumming, Stephen Myles, Scott McKenzie,
Andy McAllister, Iain Patfield, Andrew Campbell and Steven Barrett ...
who ALL celebrate their birthday this month.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL
5th Apr ... Normal Training
12th Apr ... Normal Training
19th Apr ... No Training - Friendly
26th Apr ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results so far ... Click Here.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL
5th Apr ... Normal Training
12th Apr ... Normal Training
19th Apr ... No Training - Friendly
26th Apr ... Normal Training

BAFL FRIENDLY GAME ... BRONCOS 32 @ WILDCATS (13s) 42 - 19th April 2008
Awaiting Match Report

BAFL FRIENDLY GAME ... BRONCOS 8 @ WILDCATS 61 - 19th April 2008
Awaiting Match Report

BAFL FRIENDLY GAME ... BRONCOS 40 @ WILDCATS (Dev Squad) 54 - 19th April 2008
Awaiting Match Report

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL
5th Apr ... Normal Training
12th Apr ... Normal Training
19th Apr ... No Training
26th Apr ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results so far ... Click Here.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL
5th Apr ... Normal Training
12th Apr ... Normal Training
19th Apr ... No Training - Bulls Bowl Event
26th Apr ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results so far ... Click Here.

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BAFL (SENIOR FLAG) WEEK 3 ... RESULTS - 26th / 28th April 2008
Aberdeen Oilcats 35 @ East Kilbride Pirates 19
East Kilbride Pirates 25 @ Dundee Storm 33
Aberdeen Oilcats 25 @ Dundee Storm 27
East Kilbride Pirates 20 @ Aberdeen Oilcats 25
East Kilbride Pirates P @ Kirkcaldy Bulls P
Grangemouth Broncos P @ East Kilbride Pirates P
Lanarkshire Steelers 27 @ Kirkcaldy Bulls 60
Glasgow Hornets 33 @ Lanarkshire Steelers 39

BAFL (SENIOR KITTED) WEEK 3 ... RESULTS - 27th April 2008
West Coast Trojans 12 @ South Yorkshire Mustangs 13
Edinburgh Wolves 0 @ Glasgow Tigers 16

BAFL (YOUTH KITTED) WEEK 3 ... RESULT - 27th April 2008
Highland Wildcats 14 @ Gateshead Senators 22

BAFL (JUNIOR KITTED) WEEK 3 ... RESULTS - 26th April 2008
Glasgow Tigers 24 @ Clyde Valley Falcons 27
Dundee Thunder 20 @ Edinburgh Wolves 8
Edinburgh Wolves 2 @ Clyde Valley Falcons 38
Fife Fire 12 @ Dundee Thunder 18
Dundee Thunder 0 @ Clyde Valley Falcons 41
Glasgow Tigers 30 @ 14 Fife Fire 14
Fife Fire 27 @ Clyde Valley Falcons 41
Edinburgh Wolves 12 @ Glasgow Tigers 39
Edinburgh Wolves 26 @ Fife Fire 12
Dundee Thunder 8 @ Glasgow Tigers 45

BRONCOS AND THE 2008 NFL DRAFT - 26th / 27th April 2008
Round 1 - Ryan Clady (OT) Boise State
Round 2 - Eddie Royal (WR) Virginia Tech
Round 3 - None
Round 4 - Kory Lichtensteiger (OG) Bowling Green
Round 4 - Jack Williams (CB) Kent State
Round 5 - Ryan Torain (RB) Arizona State
Round 5 - Carlton Powell (DT) Virginia Tech
Round 6 - Spencer Larsen (OLB) Arizona
Round 7 - Josh Barrett (S) Arizona State
Round 7 - Peyton Hillis (FB) Arkansas

NFL DRAFT - 26th / 27th April 2008
The 2008 NFL Draft starts on Saturday.
To keep up-to-date with who is going where ... Click Here.
For all the latest Broncos Draft News ... Click Here.

BAFL (SENIOR FLAG) WEEK 2 ... RESULTS - 19th / 20th April 2008
Dundee Storm P @ Glasgow Tigers P
Carluke Cobras P @ Kirkcaldy Bulls P
Glasgow Hornets P @ Kirkcaldy Bulls P

BAFL (YOUTH KITTED) WEEK 2 ... RESULT - 20th April 2008
Gateshead Senators 26 @ Clyde Valley Hawks 14

BAFL (SENIOR KITTED) WEEK 2 ... RESULT - 20th April 2008
Yorkshire Rams 12 @ Dundee Hurricanes 33

BAFL (SENIOR KITTED) WEEK 1 ... RESULT - 13th April 2008
Staffordshire Surge 6 @ West Coast Trojans 64

BAFL (SENIOR FLAG) WEEK 1 ... RESULTS - 12th / 13th April 2008
Kirkcaldy Bulls 40 @ Dundee Storm 31
Aberdeen Oilcats 48 @ Glasgow Hornets 41
Aberdeen Oilcats 34 @ Carluke Cobras 51
Glasgow Hornets 12 @ Carluke Cobras 47

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