BOMBERS MOVE TO 3RD

Tuesday 29th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

Bullcreek Leeming defeated Warnbro in all three grades on Saturday, and whilst the F Grade had an unscheduled loss against Koongamia, all sides are in the Top 5 of their grades.

The Colts started the day in devastating fashion, inflicting a 71-point defeat to the Swans. Josh Foster continued his great form in front of the goals over the past two weeks, booting 8 goals for the Bombers.

Warnbro got the jump on the Reserves in the first quarter, with a quick 4 goals. However, the Bombers were able to rally and control the game, restricting Warnbro to just two further goals for the match, and run out 36-point winners, to remain undefeated on top of the Reserves ladder.

The League were out to reverse the Round 3 loss inflicted on them at Warnbro, and were able to do so in excellent fashion. With Brad Holt again turning in a DVG Mountway Melville Best on Ground performance, the Bombers defeated the Swans by 32 points. Chris Boyes continued his steady climb towards in Leading Goalkicking Award, adding another 4 goals to his season tally.

The Bombers now move into 3rd position on the League Ladder, and remain two games off ladder leaders Wanneroo.

The F Grade fell victim to the curse of the bus trip that the club is experiencing in 2010, being defeated by the improving Koongamia at Koongamia Oval.  Tim Dawson and Rohan Hallam both kicked three goals in the loss.

 

ROUND 12
LEAGUE
Bullcreek Leeming	19	4	118
Warnbro	13	8	86
Goals
Boyes 4, Robinson McGuire 3, Dale 2, Spencer
Crocker Jansen john D.Carruthers Lamont Martelli
Best
Holt
RESERVES
Bullcreek Leeming	12	11	83
Warnbro	6	10	46
Goals
R.Sullivan Petkovich 3, P.Hamilton Sujdovic 2
Ovens Oliphant
Best
COLTS
Bullcreek Leeming	15	9	99
Warnbro	4	4	28
Goals
Foster 8, Kennedy 4, Baly M.Turner Putland
Best
Wildy, Roberts, M.Turner
F GRADE
Koongamia	14	6	90
Bullcreek Leeming	9	11	65
Goals
Dawson R.Hallam 3, Thomas 2, Truscott
Best

LAMONT GRADUATES FROM COLTS TO LEAGUE

Friday 25th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

Bullcreek Leeming will see another colt make his League debut in 2010, with Josh Lamont being selected after 2 weeks of great form in the Reserves.

Bullcreek Leeming will be looking to avenge their Round 3 loss to Warnbro this Saturday, when they host the Swans at Beasley Park.

Lamont joins Trent Ovens and Chris Meecham into the side, replacing the injured Alex Roberts and Matthew Oliveiri, with Tyson Sujdovic set to add some added class to the Reserves.

Sujdovic will bring some added firepower to the Reserves forward line, which also will see Heath Oliphant return from 2 weeks away. Clinton Ford has also been in scintillating form, kicking 11 goals in the past 3 weeks.

GOAL KICKING RACE HEATING UP

Wednesday 23rd June 2010

By Matthew Jones

The race for the Peter Freund Leading Goal Kicking Medal for 2010 is heating up, with only 3 goals separating first and second after 11 rounds.

Joel Robinson heads the leaderboard on 39 goals, courtesy of some big hauls between Rounds 5 and 9. Robinson averaged 6.2 goals per game during this time, and after 11 games is averaging 3.5 goals per game.

Hot on his heels is Daniel Padua, on 36 goals. Padua, who missed Rounds 6 and 7 with a hamstring injury sustained against Kenwick in Round 6, has kicked two bags of 10 goals so far this season, and is averaging 4 goals a game from his games played in Reserves and F Grade in 2010.

In third place is the only player in the club to have kicked a goal in every game so far this season in Chris Boyes. Averaging 2.4 goals a game, Boyes booted 6 goals in the 7 point loss to Thornlie in Round 7.

For the current goal kicking tally, click here

LUCKY 13

Saturday 19th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

13 individual goalkickers have contributed to Bullcreek Leeming scoring an impressive 105-point victory over Quinns District at Ridgewood Park today.

Whilst young guns Steven McGuire and Fraser MacDougall kicked 5 and 3 goals respectively, League Coach Shane Thompson had no hesitation in presenting Matthew Olivieri the DVG Mountway Melville Best Player Award for his excellent efforts during the game.

The Reserves continue to remain undefeated, and whilst an 89-point victory looks good in the results section, coach Dale Sutherland believes there is still further improvement when a four quarter effort is produced.

The Colts after a great start, were unfortunately not able to finish off the game, and suffered a narrow 2-point loss to the Bulls.

At Beasley Park, the F Grade rallied to record a 24-point win over local rivals Willetton. Daniel Padua continues to impress in the forward line, adding another 6 goals to his 2010 tally.

                         The F Grade belt out the club song

UNCHARTED DISTRICT

Friday 18th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

Bullcreek Leeming will venture to Ridgewood Park for the first time in a number of years, when they do battle with Quinns District in Round 11 WAAFL action on Saturday.

The Bombers are coming off a convincing win against the last placed Manning, and will be looking to consolidate that effort with a good win on the road. Quinns District, who were defeated by Warnbro by 35-points last Saturday, will no doubt be looking to add another win to their season tally, with their 3 wins all being at home so far this season.

The Bombers welcome back from WAAFL State duties Todd Dale and Fraser MacDougall, whilst Shane Thompson has also included Kane Hulme for his League debut for the Bombers.

The Reserves are looking for win number 11 straight for 2010, and welcome back to the side Paul Petkovich who has been injured for the past 3 weeks.

A win at Ridgewood Park is vital for the Colts to remain in touch with the Top 3, and after a week off last week due to a bye, the Baby Bombers will look to get the day off to a winning start for the club.

At Beasley Park, the F Grade do battle with their South Street rivals Willetton. The Bombers defeated the Blues by 10-points in the Round 2 clash, and a strong line-up should set up a win for the F Grade at home.

RIPPER FOR HOLT

Monday 14th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

Brad Holt has played a starring role in his 150th game for Bullcreek Leeming, earning himself the DVG Mountway Melville Best Player Award in the 127-thrashing of Manning on Saturday.

After a relatively close first quarter, the Bombers were simply too good for the Rippers in the final three quarters, outscoring Manning 21 goals to 3, to win 25.14 (164) to 5.7 (37).

With Fraser MacDougall and Todd Dale rested due to State duties on Sunday, the Bombers were able to see Chris Meecham and Matthew Barrett make their first League appearance for the year, making it even more competitive to earn a League spot in 2010.

The day did not start well for Manning, who were kept scoreless by the undefeated Reserves. Clinton Ford booted 6 majors for the Bombers in the 34.18 (222) to 0.0 (0) demolition, with colt Josh Lamont putting in a best on ground performance.

The F Grade travelled to Gil Fraser Oval to take on North Fremantle in a twilight match, and ran out winners 10.9 (69) to 5.3.(33).

                    Brad Holt is chaired off after game 150

ROUND 10
LEAGUE
Bullcreek Leeming	25	14	164
Manning	5	7	37
Goals
Robinson Spencer Jansen Boyes 3, Crocker Barrett
Tissott Olivieri Meecham 2, Holt D.Carruthers McGuire
Best
Holt, Spencer, Boyes, Nesa, Barrett
RESERVES
Bullcreek Leeming	34	18	222
Manning	0	0	0
Goals
Ford 6, Lamont 4, R Sullivan S Sullivan 3, Padua K.Hallam
M.Carruthers Nicholson Lacquiere Lyall 2, Pearce Huxtable
Carrick Lewis Fuller Hocek
Best
Lamont, B.Patterson, Hulme
F GRADE
Bullcreek Leeming	10	9	69
North Fremantle	5	3	33
Goals
R.Hallam J Putland R Putland 2, Kroeger Symonds Dawson Wragg

STATE BOMBERS

Saturday 12th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

The WAAFL State sides play their final games on Sunday, and Bullcreek Leeming will have two representatives across the two sides.

Todd Dale will captain the WAAFL State Colts side, who take on the WAFL State 16's. Fraser MacDougall will line up for the WAAFL State Under 23's side, who are taking on South Australia, and WA are one win away from claiming the trianniel AAFC Championship. Steven McGuire was unlucky not to picked in the final side, after being a part of the squad and earlier games.

The games are being played at Fremantle Oval, with the Colts at 12.05pm, and the Under 23's at 2.25pm. Let's get a crowd down to cheer on our Bomber boys!

NO HOLTING BRAD

Friday 11th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

2009 Brad Lane Medallist Brad Holt will play his 150th game for the club this weekend.

One of Bullcreek Leeming’s true champions in recent years, Holt becomes the next player to achieve a major playing milestone this year when Bullcreek Leeming host Manning at Beasley Park on Saturday.

Holt’s 150th game for the Bombers comes after 143 games for the Bullcreek Leeming Junior Football Club. He again has been in great form for the Bombers in 2010, and will be a key player in the game against Manning.

CREEK BEAT OCEAN

Monday 7^th June 2010

By Chris Boyes

A final quarter onslaught from the Bombers helped Scott Riley celebrate his 100^th game with a win as Bullcreek Leeming defeated Ocean Ridge 18.12 (120) to 8.1 (49).

A dominant display at full forward from Joel Robinson saw him kick 9 goals in a best on ground performance as the League side finish the first half of the season with a 6-3 win/loss record in 4^th place.

The Reserves side continued their unbeaten run to the year, recording their 9^th consecutive win with a 39 point win.

Clinton Ford was a late inclusion to the team and the terrific clubman brought up his 100^th game milestone in style with a goal in the 12.8 (80) to 6.5 (41) win.

A wayward Colts team easily accounted for their opponents with inaccurate kicking costing the team a chance of a greater percentage boost.

Foster and Benson each kicked 3 goals up forward as the young Bombers ran out 43 point winners 11.22 (88) to 7.3 (45).

Finally, the F Grade team was led to victory by 46 points, admirably by Tim Dawson. Taking to the field after a family grievance, Dawson showed tremendous character and skill to finish with 4 goals as the team defeated Booragoon-Brentwood 10.12 (72) to 4.2 (26).

RILEY & FORD RACK UP 100

Friday 4th June 2010

By Matthew Jones

Bullcreek Leeming will celebrate another 2 milestones this week, with Scott Riley and Clinton Ford both playing the 100^th game for the Bombers on Saturday

Scott Riley will be looking for another DVG Mountway Melville Best Player performance when the League looks to reverse the losses of the past two weeks against Ocean Ridge. The Bombers have slipped to 4^th on the C Grade Gold ladder, and a win is vital to stay in contention of the Top 3 at the halfway mark of the season.

The job will be made tougher with the loss to injury of Ambridge and Munsie, however Liew returns to the side from work commitments, and Jansen returns from injury. Shane Thompson has also bought into the side Meecham and Crocker, who have been in great for in the Reserves.

Ford will line up at Full Forward in the F Grade, as they look to continue their form of last week when they travel down to Brentwood Booragoon. With another 11 changes to the side from last week, it is again a new look side that will take to the field. Michael Trappitt makes his debut for the club, whilst colt Elie Griege will play his first senior game for the Bombers.

MILESTONE VICTORY

Sunday 30th May 2010

By Matthew Jones

The Bullcreek Leeming F Grade gave club legend Pri Quackenbush 250 reasons to smile yesterday, when they defeated Bayswater by 84 points in his 250th game.

Quackenbush was moved from his customary Full Back position to Full Forward after half time, and booted 2 goals. Daniel Padua returned from injury to kick 10 goals, and looks to have regained the lead in the club goalkicking tally.

It was a disappointing day at Kingsway, with only the Reserves able to come away with the four points.

Quackenbush is chaired off by Tim Dawson and Mick Laycock

QUACKENBUSH SET FOR 250

Friday 28th May 2010

By Matthew Jones

Club stalwart Pri Quackenbush will join an illustrious few at the Bullcreek Leeming Amateur Football Club on Saturday, when he pulls on the Bombers jumper for the 250th time.

Quackenbush has enjoyed a fruitful career so far at Bullcreek Leeming, having been involved in 5 grand final appearances, with Premiership success in 1996 with the Colts and 2005 with the League. "More recently the 3 wins in the 3rd's this year where we've come from behind in the last quarter to win have been very satisfying as well" said Quackenbush.

Quackenbush has had a number of coaches during his 14 years at the club, and rates some advice from former coach Andrew "Flapper" Glendinning as something that stands out. "Flapper always said don't worry about how quickly you can do something or how many times you can do something, just make sure each time you do it you do it properly" Quackenbush reflected during the week.

Prior to his Amateur career, Pri had played his entire junior career at the Bullcreek Leeming Junior Football Club, kicking off in 1984, and one player that has been with him that whole time is close mate fellow 96 and 05 Premiership Player Paul Petkovich. "I also remember Chris Boyes' first senior year in 2005 was always memorable, not only for his red mohawk, but also some of the amazing things he'd pull off each week" said Quackenbush. "And Gareth Ambridge for all the injuries he's had and just keeps bouncing back, just incredible!" he added.

Whilst Quackenbush's form and talent would see him an automatic selection in the Reserves this week, he will run out for the F Grade alongside close mates Kane Carlson and Peter Hamilton to celebrate his milestone achievement, when they take on Bayswater at Beasley Park from 2.30pm.

The League side travel to Kingsway this week, and the form of David Carruthers has been rewarded with the Reserves captain being promoted to the League side. Steve Spencer, Todd Dale and Colin Martelli have also been included in the side.

           Kane Carlson (left) and Peter Hamilton (right) will help celebrate Pri Quackenbush's 250th game this week

BOMBERS FADEOUT

Monday 24th May 2010

By Matthew Jones

Bullcreek Leeming has suffered its second loss of the season, being overrun by Thornlie in the second half to lose by 7 points on Saturday.

After setting up a half time lead of 25-points, the Bombers were outscored 10 goals to 5 in the second half, and were not able to come away with the four points. The Bombers lost 15.11 (101) to 14.10 (94).

The Bombers lost captain Gareth Ambridge early to injury,

100 game milestone man Chris Boyes kicked 6 goals in a best on ground performance for Bullcreek Leeming, with Joel Robinson also continuing his form in front of the goals with 4.

The Reserves were able to celebrate Adrian Lacquiere’s 150th game with a win, defeating Thornlie by 29-points and remaining undefeated on top of their ladder. The Bombers won the match 11.6 (72) to 6.7 (43)

The colts bought in the first draw of the season for Bullcreek Leeming, with Thornlie rushing home in the last quarter to equal the scoreline at the end of the match 7.7 (49) each.

 

Adrian Lacquiere is chaired off after the game

The F Grade travelled to Dick Lawrence Oval at the earlier start time of 1.30pm to take on Fremantle CBC, however were comprehensively beaten 14.10 (94) to 3.6 (24). The day was soured with a knee injury to the Bombers best player for the day Paul Mason late in the game.

This week sees the Bombers take on the difficult road trip to Kingsway, in what will be a tough encounter. The weekend will also see club legend Pri Quackenbush celebrate his 250th game for Bullcreek Leeming.

 

ROUND 7
LEAGUE
Thornlie	15	11	101
Bullcreek Leeming	14	10	94
Goals
Boyes 6, Robinson 4, Carrick Ovens Liew Sujdovic
Best
Boyes, Liew, John, Holt Tissott
RESERVES
Bullcreek Leeming	11	6	72
Thornlie	6	7	43
Goals
Oliphant 4, Sullivan 2, Hocek Crocker L. Patterson
Best
P. Hamilton, Stewart, Barrett
COLTS
Bullcreek Leeming	7	7	49
Thornlie	7	7	49
Goals
M.Turner 2, Baly Griege Walker B.Turner
Best
Wildy, Kroeger, Liepold
F GRADE
Fremantle CBC	14	10	94
Bullcreek Leeming	3	6	24
Goals
Lane 2, Ford
Best
Mason, Carlson, Vale

AIDO JUST ACE

Thursday 20th May 2010

By Matthew Jones

The milestones keep rolling at Bullcreek Leeming in 2010, with Adrian Lacquiere set to run out in his 150th game this weekend against Thornlie.

"Aido", often seen fronting his band Just Ace down at the club, started his career at the Bombers back in 2000, with some of the club great names in the side including Dale Sutherland, Steve Evans, David King and Craig Pitt. "Sutho gave some of the best advice when he coached as well" said Lacquiere. "Aim for the trees-which is fine when we are playing at home, but not all the grounds have trees behind the goals!"

Lacquiere remembers the day he made his League debut. "My first league game was against High Wycombe in 2004. I kicked 2 goals and then dislocated my shoulder!" he said.

Lacquiere has played some football with some great mates over his 149 games so far. "Macca, Glenbo, Ambo and Ray Dog - these guys were actually a bad influence on my footy...Friday night drinks and then playing hangover footy the next day" he said. "I still managed to play some decent footy though but at the end of the day playing footy with your mates is what its all about" he added.

"Peko and Bushy are just awesome blokes to play footy with over the years and are real leaders of the club. I've always looked up to these guys" said Lacquiere.

Lacquiere has yet to taste Premiership success, but is desperate to get one. "Sutho better keep me in the ressies side for the rest of the year!" he said, in reference to the great start to the season the Reserves have had.

ONE OF THE BOYES

Thursday 20th May 2010

By Matthew Jones

Classy Bullcreek Leeming forward Chris Boyes notches up a major milestone in his playing career this Saturday, as he takes to the field in his 100th game for the Bombers.

Boyes made his at Bullcreek Leeming in 2004, in a colts match against Bassendean. "East Fremantle had a bye, so I played for Bullcreek Leeming" Boyes said. "I did my hamstring before half time and missed the next 6 weeks!"

Boyes quickly graduated to League football in 2005, and had a fantastic year enjoying an Undefeated Premiership season, as well as being the Best on Ground in the Grand Final against Coolbinia West Perth.

Boyes says a couple of games stick out of his 99 so far, including a win against Willetton in 2006, which was Paul Petkovich's 200th game. "Peko is one of the best Centre Half Forwards at the club" he said. "He will always crash a pack and create a crumb or give off a handball".

Others to have influenced Boyes' career thus far include Tyson Sujdovic and Tim Bycroft. "Bycroft is one of the best people to analyse the game with the next day" he said. "And nothing beats having a win and then checking your dream team score with Sudz in the rooms after the game!" he added.

His favourite bit of coaching advice has been "Saturdee arvo, doing what ya love", and we look forward to seeing Boyesy doing that this Saturday against Thornlie.

ROYAL PERFORMANCE BY BOMBERS

Saturday 15th May 2010

By Matthew Jones

Bullcreek Leeming has had a royal day at Mills Park on Saturday, with comprehensive wins in all three grades over Kenwick.

Some late changes saw Scott Riley and Sheldon Carrick elevated into the League side, with Steve McGuire and Adam Costello withdrawing in the morning.

Joel Robinson was superb up forward for the Bombers, booting 8 goals to take the lead in the Peter Freund Leading Goalkicker race for 2010. Mountway Melville Best on ground for Bullcreek Leeming was fellow young gun Todd Dale, proving his selection in the WAAFL State Under 19's side very astute. After a fairly even first quarter, the Bombers took control of the game and inflicted a 98-point defeat to the Royals, 24.10 (154) to 8.8 (56). The percentage boosting win sees the Bombers move to second place on the ladder.

                                                                                               The League sing the club song

The Reserves remain undefeated on top of the C Grade Gold Reserves Ladder, with a 103-point victory over Kenwick. With 3 colts players making their Reserves debut, it was one of these Colts Tom O'Sullivan who lead the way for the Reserves with a Autospark Group best on ground performance. Ray Sullivan continued his good form in his return to the Creek with 4 goals, with David Carruthers and club legend Paul Petkovich also in the best players.

The Colts started the day of on a winning note for the Bombers, with a 57-point victory in the early game. Brayden Kennedy booted 3 goals, whilst James Roberts took the Dalkeith Travel Best Player award.

In the Top of the Table F Grade clash, a gallant and undermanned Bullcreek Leeming went down by only 17-points to the ladder leaders Scarborough. In his last game for the club in immediate future, Peter Hughes gave the club something to remember with a Corfield Tavern Best on Ground performance.

League Coach Shane Thompson rubbed further salt into the Royals wounds, by winning the post match Meat Raffle in the Kenwick clubrooms.

 

ROUND 6
LEAGUE
Bullcreek Leeming	24	10	154
Kenwick	8	8	56
Goals
Robinson 8, Lester-Smith Boyes 3, Edwards Martelli 2, Ellis John Dale MacDougall Ovens Olsen
Best
Dale, Ambridge, Robinson, Tissott, Boyes
RESERVES
Bullcreek Leeming	18	10	118
Kenwick	3	3	21
Goals