In its new expanded format, Ravens Gridiron has already had record number sign-on for the 2009 season at Birkdale and Coorparoo.

The expected strong junior ranks have been boosted by an amazing early turnout for senior football.

Pre-season training is well underway, with the enthusiasm and commitment to the training programs under Coack Knight and Coach Box very pleasing at this early stage.

Training continues Monday and Wednesday nights, with juniors from 5-7pm at Birkdale and Coorparoo, and seniors from 7-9pm at Coorparoo.

Although the 4th place finish wasn't what the Ravens representatives had hoped for, there were plenty of positives for Ravens players during the week of Junior Nationals competition.

Ravens Kieran Ward and Will Sunerton were named team captains for the tournament, leading the team well in the three games. Safety Paget Hoad was selected as the Team MVP for the tournament, having a standout tournament with 2 interceptions, over 15 tackles and excellent yards on kick returns.

Running Back Jameson Clifton scored a rushing TD against ACT and QB Phil Cottis threw a TD pass in the same game. Wide Receiver Todd Stein got his hands on the ball throughout the tournament, having over 100 yards receiving. The offensive line duo of Tyler Willis and Will Sunerton barely missed a snap in the tournament, helping the QLD run game to the top yardage on the ground in the tournament along with TE David Hodkinson. 2008 Raven Darius Holliday-Miller scored 3 TDs in the tournament and accounted for the leading yardage by running backs in the Nationals competition. CB Jay Begley and LB Calum Andersen contributed well to the defensive unit described by visiting SMU Coach Jeff Reinebold as 'playing defense how it is supposed to be played'.

Congratulations also to the Ravens coaches who committed enormous time and energy to guide the state campaign.

The Ravens look forward to having all state representatives back in the club arena this season.

Due to the National Championships from 1-6 June, there will be no Ravens training for juniors or seniors at either venue on Monday 1 June or Wednesday 3 June.

Our club coaches will be busy leading the QLD team into battle against other states on the Gold Coast.

Training resumes Monday 8 June.

On Saturday the Queensland Sundevils Junior State Team enter camp on the Gold Coast to begin their quest for a third consecutive National title. A large contingent of Ravens will be part of the team keen to keep the streak alive.

Ravens junior players Cal Andersen, Ken Andres, Jay Begley, Jameson Clifton, Phil Cottis, Matt Fletcher, Paget Hoad, David Hodkinson, Darius Holliday-Miller, Todd Stein, Will Sunerton, Kieran Ward, and Tyler Willis join coaches Steve Box, Paul Knight, Liam Flannery, Thompson Sunerton and Dan Franklin as part of the tournament.

QLD play two preliminary games before the championship day on Saturday. We encourage as many Ravens as possible to come down to support the team. No Ravens training will take place during the tournament week.

Ravens wish all the club representatives well. We are sure you will do the state, club and sport proud.

QLD vs ACT, Tuesday 2 June, 1pm
QLD vs VIC, Thursday 4 June, 4pm
Championship Game, Saturday 6 June, 6pm

Teams are now training at Coorparoo and Birkdale for the 2009 gridiron season. The expanded Ravens program of juniors and seniors at Coorparoo and juniors at Birkdale has seen an influx of new Ravens for the coming season, with the green and red colours already worn proudly on the new team members.

It is never too late to get involved in any capacity, so head on down to Ravens training at Bottomley Park, Coorparoo (juniors 5-7pm, seniros 7-9pm) or Judy Holt Park, Birkdale (juniors 5-7pm) to get involved.

The second great season of Ravens Flight League Flag Football came to a conclusion last week with the staging of the grand final - Bird Bowl II - between the Moundbuilders and Billikens. In a high scoring and entertaining contest, the 'Builders came out on top 60-30, with both teams enjoying the spirited and action-packed game. In the consolation final, the Ragin' Cajuns outgunned the Wonderboys 44-24.

Thanks to all who were part of the 2009 Flight League, we look forward to a return of this great competition in 2010.

Due to unavailability of teams, the 2009 Flag Championship Round will feature two games.

6.45pm: Ragin Cajuns vs Wonderboys (consolation final)
7.30pm: Billikens vs Moundbuilders (Bird Bowl II)

Sooners 30 d Razorbacks Orange
Vandals 54 d Cougars 24
Moundbuilders 42 d Ragin Cajuns 36
Wonderboys 66 d Saints 48
Billkens 42 d Razorbacks Green 24
Wolfpack 60 d Gamecocks 48


Championship Round Contests

6.45pm: Ragin Cajuns vs Wonderboys, Field 1, Ref Team - Moundbuilders
6.45pm: Sooners vs Allstars, Field 2, Ref Team - Billikens

7.30pm: Bird Bowl II - Billikens vs Moundbuilders, Field 1, Ref Team - Razorbacks Green

NB. Some reshuffling has occurred due to unavailability of players/teams.

Bayside Ravens juniors will commence official pre-season training on Monday 4 May, 5-7pm at Judy Holt Park with Coach Box and staff.

In a change from the previously advertised date, Ravens Senior and Eastside Ravens juniors will commence training on Monday 11 May, with juniors from 5-7pm and Seniors 7-9pm at Bottomley Park under the guidance of Coach Knight and staff.

All players are required to have met minimum payment deadlines and be signed-on to participate. No helmets or shoulder pads will be required at this stage, with only boots the initial starting requirement.

For more information or details, contact Coach Box on 0402 859 406 or Coach Knight on 0432 621 210.

The regular season of the Bayside Ravens Flight League took place on Wednesday with Ragin' Cajuns finishing in first position for playoffs. Positions of other teams can be viewed on our Flag Football page.

Round 10 Results

Moundbuilders 72 d Wolfpack 20
Vandals 30 d Cougars 24
Razrobacks Green 54 d Saints 30
Billikens 30 d Razorbacks Orange
Wonderboys 60 d Sooners 42
Ragin Cajuns 36 d Gators 18

The first round of playoffs for the competition will take place next Wednesday, 29 April 2009, with the top four teams competing to secure their chance at winning the overall competition, while the remaining teams battle it out for final standings and bragging rights.

Playoffs (29 April 2009)

6.45pm: Razorbacks Orange (5) vs Sooners (8) Field 1, Ref Team - Gamecocks
6.45pm: Vandals (9) vs Cougars (12) Field 2, Ref Team - Saints
7.30pm: Ragin Cajuns (1) vs Moundbuilders (2), Field 1, Ref Team - Razorbacks Green
7.30pm: Saints (6) vs Wonderboys (7), Field 2, Ref Team - Cougars
8.15pm: Razorbacks Green (2) vs Billikens (3), Field 1, Ref Team - Moundbuilders
8.15pm: Gamecocks (10) vs Wolfpack (11), Field 2, Ref Team - Ragin Cajuns

Players, please ensure your team is on time to begin games and that referees are prepared for their duties.

The final round for the competition will be played on 6 May 2009.

Due to the wet weather Judy Holt Park is closed and as a result flag football for Wednesday night 15 April 2009 has been cancelled.

All games will be recorded as a 0-0 draw. The bye team will still be awarded the usual 2 points.

All players should notify their team members as soon as possible.

The 2009 Ravens Gridiron season looks to be a great one after the huge success of Sign On Day. Over 70 players signed on for the two junior and senior teams, with the expansion to Coorparoo seeming a huge success.

The Bayside Ravens Juniors and Eastside Ravens Juniors both saw some impressive new player numbers but the really big winners on the day were the seniors who look to have a large squad in assembly.

Thanks to Ravens committee members Steve Box, Liam Flannery and Paul Knight for spearheading the sign on events, with great support from junior delegates David Hodkinson (Bayside) and Ken Andres (Eastside).

Anyone interested in playing this season who couldn't make sign on, should contact Steve Box on 0402 859 406 to make arrangements.

Training for all teams commences Monday 4 May.

Ravens Gridiron enters the 2009 season with a strong committee now in place following sign on and AGM events held at the weekend. Liam Flannery will take on the role of President for 2009 and will be supported by Vice President Harry Alderton, Treasurer Steve Box and Secretary Daniel Franklin. Paul Knight will return in the role of Coaching Coordinator. This committee will look to guide the Ravens along the exciting road ahead for 2009.

Along with the sign on activities, Sunday 29 March will see the Ravens committee settled for 2009 with the club AGM at 5pm following sign on at Bottomley Park. Those interested in nominating for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary should make use of the form here to submit their interest prior to the AGM.

Sign On to be part of the Ravens 2009 season on Sunday 29 March. Sign On events will be held for all three Ravens teams as follows:

Ravens Seniors: Sun 29 March, 3-5pm, Bottomley Park, Coorparoo Eastside Juniors: Sun 29 March, 3-5pm, Bottomley Park, Coorparoo Bayside Juniors: Sun 29 March, 12-2pm, Eagle Boys Capalaba, Finucane Road.

All returning and new players are invited to come along and register to get on board the 2009 season. All players are reminded to bring a minimum of $150 fees payment on the day. Everyone who pays in full will go into the draw to win $100 cash back.

Ravens Gridiron as it enters a new era, is looking for new players to be part of the 2009 campaign in Seniors and Juniors at Coorparoo and Juniors at Birkdale.

As an incentive for new players and for existing players to actively recruit new players, the Ravens are introducing a new recruitment promotion - "Our Team = Your Team". Any new player who becomes a fully financial member and any existing player who is responsible for recruiting a fully financial member will go into the draw to win a replica jersey of their favourite NFL or College Team.

This winner of this promotion will be drawn at the Ravens Team Presentation in July. So, make sure you are along at Sign On Day on Sunday 29 March as a new recruit or with a new recruit to have a chance at winning the "Our Team = Your Team" promotion.

Ravens player Harry Alderton will travel to Britain in July as a member of the 2009 Australian Outback squad.

Following his contributions as a member of the Queensland team at last year's National Championships, Alderton earned the selection for the 2 week tour which will include international matches against Great Britain and Sweden.

We congratulate Harry on his selection and wish him well with preparations for the team.

The 2009 Flag Football draw has been released and is now available for download on our Flag Football page.

Bayside Ravens Gridiron Club growth and expansion will see an exciting new development in 2009, with the establishment of the club's base at Bottomley Park, Coorparoo after spending the past seven seasons at Judy Holt Park.

The move allows the club to capitalize on the recruiting potential in the eastern and inner southern suburbs for both junior and senior divisions.

To maintain a strong presence in the Redlands, a junior team will also be based at Judy Holt Park, meaning a two-pronged attack on the Gridiron Queensland junior competition. Geographic location will be the initial determinant of player allocation, with the goal of two strong and even teams.

Bayside Ravens juniors will remain at Birkdale, under the leadership of Head Coach Steve Box, with players from the Bayside/Redlands area.