NEW WEBSITE

Thanks for visiting! The Burnaby Eagles Australian Rules Football Club has a new website. You can now find all the latest and up to date information at http://eagles.bcfooty.com/

Next Training Session

What a great turn out for the first training of 2009! To have 16 blokes at this time of the year, out running the icy streets was awesome. For all those that missed out it started off with a 3km time trial that was done in groups. After that the boys stayed in the same groups and had the time of their lives taking part in a scavenger hunt / orienteering activity. They competed against each other doing activities such as sliding down snowy hills on cardboard, carrying each other through the snow, collecting women's business cards and trying to a kick goals through posts on an icy deck.

Next training is on wednesday January 21 at 7pm. The venue is still to be confirmed but will definitely be in an indoor session at a school gym in Burnaby. So please save this date and time.

We are still looking for new players, so please contact Matt Bell on 778-230-4312 or mattbell22@hotmail.com to join this great club.

Training starts

Training starts this Thursday January 8th. If you are new to Vancouver we would love to see you there. Training is only 15 minutes from downtown and we can even arrange to pick you up and drop you home if you don’t have your own transport.
Please contact Matt Bell at mattbell22@hotmail.com or on 778-230-4312. We are meeting in front of Nathan’s Grill http://www.nathansgrill.ca/ at 6.30pm.

New Players WANTED

We are looking for running midfielders and key position players.
If you are new to Canada please contact Matt Bell at mattbell22@hotmail.com or on 778-230-4312.
The club is situated only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver and has a great football culture. If you are interested in playing and hearing about the new opportunites this club has to offer we would be keen to talk to you.

New coach for 2009

The Eagles are proud to announce their new coach for season 2009, Matthew Bell. Belly’s coaching career begun in Adelaide, South Australia under the tutelage of ex Brisbane Bear & Adelaide Crow Mark Mickan with the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles in the SANFL. He then was an assistant to ex West Perth premiership player, Geoff Valentine with the Campbelltown Football Club in the Sydney Premier Football League. Belly has played the last 2 years with the Burnaby Eagles and is looking forward to taking the reigns in 2009. Any new players are asked to contact Belly direct at mattbell22@hotmail.com or on 778-230-4312.

New Sponsor for 2009

The Eagles are happy to announce their new sponsor for 2009, Nathan’s Grill.
Nathan’s, a contemporary restaurant and lounge with a Yaletown feel, is only 50 metres from the Eagles training field.
Not only is its location and ambiance great, the bonus of having a venue that caters for families will only expand the clubs membership base.
There will be many functions held at Nathans in 2009 starting with a club meet and greet on Saturday January 24 for prospective players and their families. Please note kids are welcome. There will be more info on this evening soon. Save the date!
For all players, pre-season training starts on Thursday January 8 at 6.30pm. It will be a fun session!! Please meet in front Nathan’s Grill, 6390 Darnley Street, Burnaby.

Hilton's last Hurrah

After winning the prestigious Burnaby Eagles goal-kicking award, the Eagles were left reeling when Colin Hilton - club president - announced his resignation as President immediately.

Senior Eagles were stunned, not only by Hilton’s actions but also by his timing. One source close to the club said: “He has just won his first goal kicking award in 41 years. What is he thinking? Surely this is a time to promote himself. Not go into his shell and accept the award in the quite, humble manner that he did.”

In a bid to clear the air, Hilton has sent out a press release due to his shyness and dislike to public speaking.

“G’day everyone. Firstly I appologise for not fronting for a press conference but as you all are aware I find it difficult to talk for long periods of time. Therefore I thought it best that I announce it in writing, my resignation as President from the Burnaby Eagles Football Club effective immediately”.

“While I have only been president for 3 years, I believe it is time to pass the baton to another less capable man. Who that may be, I know not. What I do know is, whoever gets the job should strongly consider naming this goal-kicking award after me. All they need to do is ask. I am very obliging like that. Also, I would like this opportunity to announce I will be concentrating more on footy. I’ve always said I would be a pretty good player if I was fit”.

“After carrying the club and in particular the forward lines, I have decided in the best interest of the club that I fully focus on teaching our players how to kick goals”.

“I have built this club from the ground up with my bare hands. Just like Pete Taylor’s house, my handball targets, my trophies, the list goes on. I now intend to build our forward line from the ground up”.

Mr. Hilton who could not be contacted by phone today was spotted roadside along Highway 1 at about 2am Sunday morning, bending over with hands on knees. Perhaps he has already started his fitness campaign and decided to run home after the BC Footy awards night.

West is the Best

Burnaby Eagles are pleased to announce that the 2008 Best and Fairest player is Robert West. Westy had a sensational season and polled well in all the games he played. It was a great effort as Westy headed off on his travel adventures and missed the final two games of the season. 

Dale "Slim" Handley was rewarded for his sensational season by picking up the runner up Best and fairest award. 

Well done boys!

Full details on the night to come soon. 

Best and Fairest and Grand Final Night

All players, members, family, friends and Aussies looking to watch the footy are invited to the Burnaby Eagles Australian Football Club Best and Fairest Vote Count and AFL Grand Final night.
 
Date: Friday 26th September, 2008 

Venue: Moose's Down Under 

Address: Basement, 830 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Telephone: 604 683 3300

Time: 7:00 p.m. for vote count & 9:15 p.m. for AFL Grand Final 

Come early to secure a seat for this big night. 

Moose's has great food and a wide selection of Aussie Beers, V.B., Boag's and Coopers just to name a few. 

After the vote count and recognition of the teams Best and Fairest player we will be treated to AFL Grand Final. 

EAGLES Vs COUGARS- SEMI FINAL

When- Saturday 6th of September

Time- 2pm

Where- Langley

Spida Adds To His Web

Burnaby Eagle ruckman, Cameron "Spida" Blandy and his partner Kim are happy to announce the safe arrival of future Eagle Luca.  He showed up in the nest on Saturday 16th August at 7:44a.m. weighing in at 4244g (9lb 6oz) and was 56cm long. Eagles supporters will be able to see young Luca debut for the Eagles at the start of the 2025 season. 

Congratulations!

BC FOOTY CUP

BC footy cup is this saturday the 26th of july

Eagles first game is 10am against cross city rivals the vancouver cougars

A big day is planned with 8 games being played

Lets get all teams back for a tasty beverage at our sponsor pub the hop and vine


Full schedule up tommorow

GO EAGLES

Eagles End Saints Undefeated Run

In what can only be described as a titanic struggle between the Burnaby Eagles and West Coast Saints, the Eagles were able to pull out a one point victory on the last kick of the day.  The game was played in perfect conditions at the "Hilton C G".  At the conclusion of the game the goal umpires were required to get their calculators out to determine the final score as both teams were uncertain of the official score. 

It was a great team effort from the Eagles squad as many players were thrown into new positions on the field. Captain Brad Ramano did a great job holding down the fullback position and last season B&F Steve "PM" Harper had an enthralling battle with Saints forward Chip.

After the game veteran players Gary Cooper and Colin Hilton were both diagnosed with mild doses of leather poisoning.  Hilton in Eddie Betts like fashion was able to snag 3 crucial goals to keep the scoreboard ticking over. 

Big men Connor and Dale battled all day in the ruck and around the ground against much taller opponents. Choco, J.C. and Jimmy Hoffa put their bodies on the line and won their fair share of contested possessions. Freemo, Robin, Pete Taylor and Justin also elected to strap on the boots even though they were all struggling with an assortment of debilitating  aliments. Plugger and Morgs put their ample bodies to good use around the packs and made sure that if the Saints did get a possession they had certainly earned it. 

Tickets Wakefield did a fantastic job coaching the team and kept the playing group focused on the task at hand. Two North Delta Juniors made their debut for the Eagles, both players made great contributions throughout the match and look certain to have a lot of senior footy ahead of them. Overall it was a great team effort

Goalkickers

Hilton 3

Taylor 3 

Handley 2

Best: Team Effort

MID SEASON REPORT COMING THIS WEEK

Keep logging in as a mid season report will be up shortly.

Report will be about off and on field happenings.

Heads up

EAGLES Vs SAINTS

SATURDAY JULY 12TH

LANGLEY the same location as last game

GAME STARTS AT 1.30PM

ALL PLAYERS REQUIRED AT THE GROUND AT 12.30PM