A 32-0 win was the final outcome as Bayside Ravens juniors defeated Gold Coast Manta Rays in Round 4. After a bye last round to try and iron-out some wrinkles, the Ravens showed some improvement to score a strong victory.

Captain Michail Kressibucher opened scoring for the Ravens, taking a punt 50 yards for the opening score. Matt Eddie caught a pass for the 2 point conversion.

Linebackers Kieran Ward and Calum Anderson had big games on defense for the Ravens, shutting down any run game by the Rays. The Manta Rays did have some success passing, but the Ravens safeties ensured no-score resulted.

QB Phil Cottis ran in the second score of the game, soon after hitting RB Jameson Clifton on a swing pass for the third score and a 20-0 halftime lead. After the break, Clifton added his second score with a short run before WR Todd Stein scored in the corner on a nice pass from Cottis.

In the senior game a strong start had the Ravens challenging the Bears, the scoreline at 6-6 with one second remaining in the first half. Unfortunately, the last play of the half was a score to the Bears and saw the Ravens fade in the second to give the Bears a 34-6 win.

The Ravens sole score was a pass to WR Matt Nugent. Rookie WR Calvin Young made some nice catches in only his second game. Kudos to the Ravens 'Big men' who played both ways throughout the game.

Both teams will enjoy the bye week before taking on current ladder leaders Stingrays in seniors and co-leaders Bears in Juniors. This will mark the first home game of the season for the Ravens at Judy Holt Park.

Ravens players Will Sunerton, Mitch Eve and Limbie Kelegai fly out this Saturday to the USA as part of the Australian Under 19 team tour.

The team will take on Arizona Western College, as well as participate in a great 3 way scrimmage against High School teams in California. Also during the tour, the team will take in an NFL Pre-season game and tour USC campus.

Bayside Ravens wish the boys all the best for the trip and trust you will have a great experience on and off the field.

It wasn't the follow up that was hoped for after last weekend's impressive showing. A disappointing performance from the Ravens allowed the Cougars to take a 40-7 win in a game the Birds would like to forget.

Missed opportunities, turnovers, penalties and allowing big plays all contributed to the final result, with the Cougars taking full advantage to register their first win of the season.

The Ravens points came on a pass to WR Matt Nugent from QB Steve Box in the second quarter, but both offense and defense head back to training with plenty to work on ahead of next weekend's clash with the Bears.

The junior Ravens had the bye.

Bayside Ravens seniors scored their first win of the season on Saturday winning a physical encounter 18-0 at Ipswich.

The Ravens scored three touchdowns and pitched one of the more impressive defensive performances in the club's history to shut out the Wildcats.

Unlike last week, the Ravens were quick out of the blocks, scoring on their first possession after a Box to Nugent pass took play inside the 5 before RB Troy Rigby ran it in for the 6-0 lead (TD unconverted).

With the defense swarming to pressure the Wildcats QB and limit running games, the Ravens offense were back on the field and moving the ball on the ground and through the air. WR Matt Nugent took a short pass 50 yards for a TD to give the Ravens a 12-0 lead. More strong defensive pressure continued by the Ravens with LB Thompson Sunerton, Safety Shannon Moen and co. repelling the Wildcats attack.

The big and aggressive Wildcats front stepped up to make going difficult for the Ravens offense mid-way through the contest, the Birds unable to add to their lead until the third quarter as TE Gerrit Johnson scored his first Ravens TD to give the eventual 18-0 scoreline.

Congratulations go to the Ravens and Coach Knight for an impressive victory, special mention goes to the defense as an entire unit for keeping the Wildcats scoreless. The Ravens now look to build for their match against the Cougars next weekend.

Missed opportunities were the story of the day for the Ravens juniors in the game against the Gold Coast EagleRays, going down 14-6. Offensive execution will be the focus for the Ravens in their bye week, keen to take advantage of the chances and assisting the defense.

After trailing 6-0 at the half, the Ravens were finally able to get on the board as QB LC Cottis found WR Matt Eddie open in the endzone for the TD. Defensively, there were some impressive stands made by the Ravens, virtually shutting down the Stingrays running game, but caught napping with some trickery by the Rays.

With a bye ahead before their next game, the Ravens will be looking to use the time to build on the start made and progress through the season.

Bayside Ravens made a winning start to the 2008 season, the juniors collecting a 20-6 win over a greatly improved Rhinos lineup.

First game nerves seemed to be on display in the first half, with a 0-0 opening period, before an awakening in the second half, culminating with David Hodkinson taking a pass into the endzone. QB LC Cottis ran in the second TD before rookie Josh Servatius scored his first career TD to make it three scores. Defensively CB Jay Begley took a couple of impressive interceptions and DL Kurt Mahuika was a menace in the backfield. KR Pat Reid also showed plenty of elusiveness in setting up good field position.

Plenty of work is ahead for the Ravens as they tackle reigning champions Gold Coast Eagle Rays in Round 2 in an early test.

In the senior game a flat first quarter let the Rhinos charge out to a two-TD lead before the Ravens regained their compusure. Strong defensive pressure shut down the Rhinos run game, and turnovers in the secondary assisted to limit their offense. Offensively, the Ravens sustained some strong drives, with RB's Sam Hazell and Harry Alderton getting into the endzone, with Matt Nugent converting both PATs.

The senior Ravens will take on the Wildcats in Round 2.

This Saturday 26 July will see the kick-off to the 2008 season for the Ravens, both teams taking on the Northern rivals the Rhinos.

The junior team will begin the season with a 1pm game at Ipswich, with the seniors to follow at 3pm.

We hope to see plenty of red and green support on the sidelines.

Bayside Ravens players, coaches, volunteers, friends and families joined together on Saturday night to celebrate the launch of the 2008 season at Cannon Hill Stars Rugby League Club.

Over 100 guests were in attendance as the club presented jerseys and apparel for the coming season.

Special thanks to Arthur Williams and the wonderful events committee who helped make the event a major success.

Ravens leadership roles were announced on Saturday at the season launch, with captains named for the coming season.

Will Sunerton, Michail Kressibucher and Matt Fletcher were named Ravens captains, with Harry Alderton, Steve Box, Liam Flannery, Sam Hazell, Graham Reynolds and Thompson Sunerton forming a strong leadership group in seniors.

We are sure that all will lead the club proudly.

Unfortunately Kenmore Bears have been forced to withdraw from this season's junior competition. As a result there are some slight changes to the season schedule for the Ravens.

Download an updated season fixture for the Ravens here.

Bayside Ravens will open up their 2008 Season against the Rhinos in both Junior and Senior divisions on Saturday 26 July, with matches at Ipswich.

Download the full Ravens draw here

Bayside Ravens trio Kurt Mahuika, Will Sunerton and Jesse Williams were part of the California Down Under Bowl victory in their bracket over the past weekend. The lads trained with the team and took advantage of the great opportunity to play with and against some good footballers, and to learn from different coaches.

Well done boys, and thanks to Chris Pella for helping to make this happen.

Bayside Ravens Juniors and Seniors, Players, Coaches, Family and Friends will come together on Saturday 19 July, 4.30pm for the official launch of the 2008 Season.

Cannon Hill Stars Rugby League, Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill, will host the event, which will celebrate the beginning of the season, bring together the club's stakeholders and see the presentation of jerseys and other apparel for the season beginning on the following week.

The cost is $20 per person which includes a meal and soft drinks. RSVPs and payments are required by the end of June.

Stay tuned for updates to the Ravens rosters on the site, with photo, updated profile and soon to be collated measurables.

Ravens players will compete and put themselves to the test prior to the Club Launch with the Ravens Combine Testing Day to be held at Cannon Hill, 2pm on Saturday 19 July.

Players will run and be timed/measured in 40 yard dash, short shuttle, 3 cone drill, vertical leap and standing broad jump, all part of the NFL scouting combine used to assess incoming rookies. It is hoped this data will be good motivation for players to work to improve and to incorporate into player profiles on the web.