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BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB (INC.)Facere et DocereThe Family Club1stANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2016THE 112th SEASONTo be presented to the Annual General Meeting to be held in theGreen Shed Bar, Crosby Park, Crosby Road, Albion onTuesday 6 December 2016 at 6.00pmThere’s BROTHERS, then there’s the Others.
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BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB INC.OFFICE BEARERSPresident: Mr H.W. PEARSONVice-President: Mr P.D. FRENCHImmediate Past President: Mr J.E.F. FRAYNEHon. Treasurer: Mr B.P. YANTSCHHon. Secretary: Ms A.J. BUTLERTHE FATHER OF CROSBY PARK: JACK BUCHANANChief Executive Officer: Mr M.J. KAYEDirector of Rugby: Mr B.J. MCCORMACKOperations Manager: Mr J.A. NEYLONRegistrar: Mrs K.E. NICHOLSGroundsman: Mr A. ANDERSONClub Captain: Mr B.J. FLANAGANMANAGEMENT COMMITTEESenior Club Appointees:Mr P.D. FRENCH, Mr. A.J LALOR, Mr. C.A. WARNER, Mrs K.M. GARDNER, VACANTJunior Club Appointees:Mr. H.W. PEARSON, Mr B.P. YANTSCH, Ms. A.J. BUTLER, Mr C.R. MCCART, VACANTOUR HOME GROUNDS:Jack Ross OvalVic Walsh OvalCrosby Park, 103 Crosby Road, AlbionKeith Beavis OvalAlan Pettigrew OvalWindsor Park, 82 Grafton Street, WindsorOUR LOCAL MEMBERS:Hamilton Ward (Local) – David Charles Burnett MCLACHLANElectoral District of Clayfield (State) – Timothy James NICHOLLS M.L.A.Electoral District of Brisbane Central (State) – Ignazia Graziella GRACE M.L.A.Division of Brisbane (Federal) – Trevor Mark EVANS M.H.R.
OUR LIFE MEMBERSBROTHERS RUGBY CLUB (since 1905)Rev. Bro. P.A. FURLONG C.F.C* (1912),Rev. Bro. W.M. REIDY C.F.C* (1912),Rev. Bro. L.B. TEVLIN C.F.C* (1912),Mr. J.P. FLYNN* (1926), Mr. C.J. CRANLEY*(1932), Mr. M.G. LYONS*(1934),Mr. J.A.S. MOORE*(1936), Mr. V.J. DORE*(1938), Mr G.J. BRERETON*(1940)Mr. E.A. STAPLETON*(1942), Mr. R. HODGE*(1947), Mr. J.E. ROSS M.B.E.*(1948),Mr. J.L. BARLOW*(1949), Mr J.P. FRENCH A.M.*(1950), Mr B.P. O’CONNELL*(1951),Mr. T.B. MCCORMACK c.B.E.*(1952), Mr K.J. HODDA*(1953), Mr. D. GUILFOYLE*(1954),Mr K.P. FEGAN (1955), Mr J.A. BUCHANAN (1959), Mr G.F. BERKELEY A.M.*(1960),Mr T.L. SWEENEY (1961), Mr C.V.J. DAHL O.A.M.*(1962), Mr K.G. MACCHERONI*(1963),Mr B.F. REID*(1967), Mr J. KENNY*(1969), Mr M.T. HAZELL O.A.M.*(1972), Mr B.J. DAWSON (1977),Mr P. ZAPPALA*(1981), Mr R.B. MCGRUTHER O.B.E. (1982), Mr F.J. DUHIG*(1983),Mr A.A. SHAW (1985), Mr. R.S. CONN (1989), Mr P.E. MCLEAN M.B.E. (1996),Mr P.B. HOARE (1998), Mr. M.H. WATT O.N.Z.M. (2000), Mr J.A. EALES A.M. (2001),Mr P.J. OSWALD (2002), Mr R.G.J. PRICE (2003), Mr. D.J. HOGAN (2004),Dr. P.N. ANDERSEN (2005), Mr. D. CROFT (2006), Mr. D.A. DUNWORTH (2008),Mr. R.W. URE (2009), Mr. R.P. MAHONEY (2011), Mr. P.R. LAVIN (2012),Mr. D.M. CONNOR (2013), Mr. D.J. O’ROURKE (2013), Mr. C.B. HANDY (2014),Mr. J.D. CONNOLLY (2014), Mr. J.H. WINDSOR (2015), Mr. J.E.F. FRAYNE (2015)* DeceasedQUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION (since 1882)Mr. A.S.I. GRALTON*(1904), Mr. D.S. CARTER*(1915), Mr. J.P. FLYNN*(1931),Mr. J.E. ROSS M.B.E.*(1939), Mr. T.B. MCCORMACK c.B.E.*(1956), Mr J.P. FRENCH A.M.*(1959),Mr K.J. HODDA*(1961), Mr. J.J.BREEN*(1990), Mr R.B. MCGRUTHER O.B.E. (2000),Mr A.A. SHAW (2013)* DeceasedAUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (since 1949)Mr. T.B. MCCORMACK c.B.E.*(1962), Mr J.P. FRENCH A.M.*(1977), Mr R.B. MCGRUTHER O.B.E. (2014)* DeceasedBROTHERS JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB (1968-2015)Mr. R.C. VIRGEN O.A.M (1987), Mr. B. O’DRISCOLL (1988), Mr. B.R. FELSMAN* (1991),Mrs. B. FELSMAN (1991), Mr R.S. ROBERTS (1997), Mr. J.D. MCCULLAGH* (2005),Mr. C.J. STEWART (2010), Mr. D.L. HINE (2010), Mr. M.D. STANTON (2015)* Deceased
THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL MEMBERS
THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORSMAJOR SPONSORSPLATINUM SPONSORSGOLD SPONSORS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT2016 has been a landmark year for the Club. The significant milestones that we have achieved have been madepossible through the collective hard work and goodwill of the entire membership, players, volunteers, Club staff,Board and the engagement of the local community.When we started to explore the possibility of a merger of the Junior and Senior clubs in 2014/15, we could nothave envisaged such a smooth and seamless transition as has been achieved in our first merger year of 2016.By bringing together the many sub-groups within the Club, respecting a century of history and tradition, embracingthe Club’s very clear culture and values, introducing new activity streams, investing in our staff and systems and,most fundamentally, by turning our focus outward to the local community to position ourselves as ‘The FamilyClub’, we have been able to take the next step toward sustainability and set a new benchmark for communityrugby in Australia. The Club enjoyed a 37% growth in registrations - with 1,800 players in 2016, we are nowAustralia’s largest community rugby club.I would like to personally thank the Board for their tireless efforts throughout the year; we made a lot of it up aswe went along, setting a new governance framework, establishing new systems, and driving some early efficiencymeasures. We had an even representation of the senior and junior traditions of the Club as well as 25% femaleBoard members. Some key Board achievements are: Undertaking the Jacaranda Function Room air conditioning project from Club cash reserves;Signing the 10-year Crosby Park lease;Achieving profitability despite heavy investment in the first merger year;Setting up reliable cash management and reporting systems for the large increase in turnover that the mergerhas generated;Establishing reliable and transparent governance and reporting systems;Creating a year-round offering with something for all members of the local community;Formulating a five-year Strategic Plan;Establishing regular dialogue / awareness with the ARU and QRU; andCompleting a tour to Sydney for the purposes of benchmarking our performance and establishing dialoguewith the Sydney clubs; andSecuring the hosting rights to the 2017 National Club Championship and then negotiating a live TV broadcastdeal with FOX Sports.We have reported an adjusted profit of just short of 30,000, which is a strong outcome in our first year as amerged club. Thanks, go to Treasurer Brendan Yantsch and his Audit & Risk Sub-Committee. 2017 will seeimproved cost efficiencies and an expected profit increase. The 2017 Board will be focused on extracting furtheroperational efficiencies and financial sustainability as well as further community engagement initiatives.On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our outstanding staff. Led by CEO Matt Kaye, the team has goneabove and beyond to deliver the many facets of the Brothers rugby program both on and off the field. We arefortunate to have such a solid team delivering these programs and services for our members and their families.Thanks, go to Director of Rugby Ben McCormack, Registrars Karen Nicholls and Amanda Stenson, AdministratorLeta Dempsey, Operations Manager Jason Neylon, Groundsman Al Anderson, and bookkeepers Nicole Elder andDes Hogan.The 2016 events program was highlighted by the Pre-Test Luncheon with 800 guests, home game feature days,Camp Out Night, Carnival Day, and the Gala Ball. Thanks to all involved in arranging these events. We were alsodelighted to welcome our Life Members Lunch at the Norths home game, and the 1966 Premiership 50 YearReunion Lunch at the University home game.We thank our sponsors without whom we would be unable to make the investments required to drive the Club’sgrowth. In particular Ray White Ascot, Gouldson Legal, Rohrig Builders, Savills, BBC Digital and Super Butcherhave all made significant contributions throughout the year. We have 30 sponsors and, although there are toomany to name individually, we thank you all.
2016 has also been an outstanding year onfield. Who could have dreamt that we would win the Hospital Cup inour first merger year! In our best rugby year in 30 years, the Club took home five premierships including thePremier Grade title. Few of us will forget the amazing Grand Final Day at Ballymore with thousands of Brotherssupporters forming the tunnel and then streaming onto the field at fulltime. This was truly the fullest representationof the strength of spirit of the merged Brothers Rugby Club. The ground shook at the Green Shed Bar that eveningas we celebrated long into the night! Congratulations to Premier Head Coach Carl Marshall, his support team, andall involved in the four grade premierships.We congratulate all representative players in under age and open age divisions. We had 11 NRC representatives,two Australian U20 representatives, five Super Rugby representatives, and we are proud to see our very ownTaniela Tupou join the Wallaby Spring Tour.The under-age divisions enjoyed a strong year with registration growth of 13% to reach our highest ever numbers.Thanks to all coaches, managers, volunteers, players and families for their support throughout the year. Ourcoaching program is reaching across all ages and will be improved in 2017 to give a clear pathway for all playerswhom we value equally from our U3 Little Bros through to Premier Grade. Congratulations to U12 White for theirPremiership.The Club now offers traditional XV rugby for U6 to Premier ages, Little Bros for U3-U5 future players, Girls Touch,Sevens, Elite Development Squad for U16 to Premier Grade, and the Modified Rugby Program. Thanks to JodieKaye for her outstanding work with the Girls Touch program which now has 500 players and is Australia’s largestall-girls touch competition after just two short years. We congratulate Megan and Anthony Elliott for winning theNick Farr-Jones Spirit of Rugby Award for the Modified Rugby Program, which was born at Brothers in 2014. Wehave been pleased to see the re-emergence of tours in the past three years with the U12 Sydney Tour, U13 NZTour, U16 Dubai Tour, and the Senior Tour to Canada.Special thanks go to Michael Spork and Stephen Twist for leading the volunteer base. Also, our sincere thanks tothe many parents and friends who acted as managers, coaches, field marshal’s, club officials, and myriad otherroles throughout the year. Further thanks go to The Hobbits who run The Hobbit Bar & Grill at home games underthe guidance of Monty Grainger.Thanks, goes The Brothers Foundation for their generous support of the Club Memorial Wall which wascoordinated by Club Historian Anthony McDermott.I would like to make a special mention to the Player Leadership Group led by Club Captain Bart Flanagan. On apersonal level, it has been a privilege to work with these young men and to see them lead the culture of the Club.The merger could not have been completed without their leadership and engagement across all parts of the Club.I would also like to personally thank the Past Presidents Group for their guidance and counsel leading into themerger and throughout this year. Paul McLean, Tony Shaw, Dennis Croft, Mark Stanton and Dave Hine give oftheir time to simply help guide the culture and direction of the Club.We have achieved so much so quickly and yet the overwhelming feeling is that the journey has just started. Weare focused on long term sustainability and forging a position of leadership for Australian community rugby whileat the same time protecting and growing the unique culture that defines Brothers Rugby Club. The good newsstories in Australian rugby today are the growth in women’s’ participation and the surge in the tribalism and qualityof Club rugby. We are pleased that club rugby is alive and flourishing here in Brisbane and we are delighted tomake our contribution to its escalation onto the national stage.Thanks to all members, volunteers, players, friends and family for a wonderful year.Brothers. The Family Club.Hans Pearson
TREASURER’S REPORTI am pleased to present the audited financial statements and Treasurer’s Report of the club for the year ended 31October 2016. Before describing the results for the year, I take this opportunity to acknowledge the efforts andthank all past committees and treasurers of both Brothers Rugby Club and Brothers Junior Rugby Union Club fordelivering the respective clubs into the amalgamation process in strong financial positions.It has been a successful year for the club, both on the field, and in managing the amalgamation process. Theculmination of these efforts resulting in delivering a continuation of this strong financial position.The focus for this year has been the introduction of new accounting policies, internal controls and reportingmechanisms which bring the club’s finance function from that of 2 small operations into those mechanismsrequired for an organisation with turnover now exceeding 1.6M.Financial summary - The key financial information in relation to the 2016 financial year are as follows: Operating deficit after depreciation and abnormal items ( 52,207) Operating profit before depreciation and abnormal items 28,965 Total income of 1,624,932 [2015 1,505,309]- Memberships and registrations - increased player numbers across all ages, lead to greaterplayer registrations and membership revenue: 14% 317,952 [2015 273,313]- Brothers Touch Association – 2 seasons in 2016, only 1 season in 2015 120% 53,272 [2015 24,214] – net profit from touch 75% 9,073 [2015 5,177]- Events – exceptional result from events considering the club undertook one less event than innormal years, main contributor was the rugby lunch.- Function centre and Rent Ruggers, concentrated effort to capitalise on club facilities, Ruggerscontributed for full year following an initial rent free period 99% 85,428 [2015 42,966]- Investment Income & Southside Bingo – decrease due to drop in Bingo operations and a profitretention policy in preparation for redevelopment in 2017-18 41% 48,417 [2015 82,122]- QRU subsidies – ceased in 2016 100% nil [2015 20,000] Total COGS of 504,830, [2015 557,406]- 2015 influenced by one off stock write offs of all stock holding old club logos Total expenses of 1,091,137, [2015 986,742]- Direct Rugby expenses – increased due to additional wages for Director of coaching- Grounds Facilities & Clubhouse – increased costs due to increased usage, major costs increaseoffset by outgoings recovered from Ruggers rent and function revenue Despite the reported deficit, the underlying profit from normal operations was a good result. Some of thecost duplications and economies of scale that were identified during the merger analysis and 2016 budgetmechanism did not eventuate as the club concentrated on delivering new programs to the membersduring the merger year. The focus for 2017 is the identification of cost savings and efficiencies and rollingout the new programs for a second time, which should drive improved margins.in 2017.ConclusionI would like to take this opportunity to thank Matt Kaye and all BRC staff for their efforts. In particular, I would liketo thank Des Hogan who has worked tirelessly in assisting the club staff and myself. Des’ advice and counselduring this merger year has been invaluable. I would also like to thank the Management Committee, members ofthe Audit and Risk Sub-Committee, General Committee members, club volunteers, players, coaches, membersand supporters for their contributions to the club during 2016.RegardsBrenden Yantsch
MANAGEMENT XXTOTALX15 November 2016XXXXXXXXX13 October 201626 July 2016XXXXXXXXX6 September 201621 June 2016XXXXXXXX24 May 2016PresidentVice tteeCommitteeChief ExecutiveClub Captain12 April 2016Hans PearsonPaul FrenchBrenden YantschAmanda ButlerTony LalorClint WarnerRussell McCartKara GardnerMatt KayeBart Flanagan8 March 2016Committee9 February 2016Since its appointment your Management Committee has held 9 meetings, attendance at Committee Meetingswere as follows;9899784880Management Committee Appreciation Awards 2016Dwight Ferguson – Ray White AscotFaran Gouldson – Gouldson LegalMegan Elliott & Anthony Elliott – Modified Rugby ProgrammeJodie Clarke – Brothers Touch AssociationDavid Clark – U13 Tour to New ZealandRandall Corless – U12 Tour to SydneyJohn “Monty” Grainger – Hobbits Bar & GrillAnthony McDermott – Major Project of the Year (Club Rooms Honour Boards & Walls)Proudly Producing and Publishing the Brothers Rugby Club Annual Report since 2005
LIFE MEMBERDallas John O’NEILLSt. Joseph’s Nudgee CollegeSt. Joseph’s Nudgee College 1st XV – 1959, 1960C (Premiers), 1961C (Undefeated Premiers)To support Dallas’ nomination an outline of his contribution to the Club as a player, coach and member of theClub for a period of over 50 years was submitted by his sponsors:CLUB PERPETUAL TROPHIES:Cyril Fogarty Memorial Trophy "Outstanding Service to the Club"– 1979Club Captain Trophy – 1964, 65, 66Most Consistant ‘A’ Grade Player – 1966FOOTBALL:Player:Brothers “A” Grade – 1962, 63, 64, 65, 66 (47 games)Brothers “A” Grade Premiers (Hospital Challenge Cup) – 1966 (Captain)Queensland Representative – 1962, 63, 64C, 65C, 66C (25 games)Queensland Tour to New Zealand – 1963 (played all 4 games on Tour)Australian Representative – 1962, 63, 64 (20 games including 2 Tests)Wallaby Tour to New Zealand 1962 (5 games)Wallaby Tour to South Africa 1963 (8 games)Wallaby Tour to New Zealand 1964 (7 games including 2 Tests)Brothers 17th Premier “A” Grade Coach:Brothers “A” Grade – 1973, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79 (135 games)Brothers “A” Grade Premiers (Hospital Challenge Cup) – 1973, 74, 75Brothers “A” Grade Runners-Up (Vince Nichols Memorial Shield) – 1977, 79Dallas is 1 of only 4 Brothers men to be both a premiership winning Captain and CoachThe Club’s Management Committee unanimously supported Dallas’ nomination and referred it to arepresentative group of current Life Members for ratification and approval.Brothers would like to congratulate a truly deserving Clubman on his nomination and acceptance of LifeMembership of the Club, well done Dallas.Dallas John O’NEILLAnthony John MCDERMOTT
LIFE MEMBERAnthony John “MACCA” MCDERMOTTSt. Brendan’s College, YeppoonTo support Anthony’s nomination an outline of his contribution to the Club as a Player, Coach, Manager, OfficeBearer and Member of the Club for a period of nearly 20 years was submitted by his sponsors:Brothers Rugby Club – PERPETUAL TROPHIESAnthony O’Brien Memorial Trophy (Service and Support to the Lower Grades) – 2000Robert McGladrigan Memorial Trophy (Training and Team Spirit) – 2003J.C. Atherton, H.F. Edwards & Mick Flynn Memorial Trophy (Club Man of the Year) – 2005, 07, 09Player:1999-2007 (Reserve Grade to Normanby Cup) (165 games)1999 – 4th Grade (Preliminary Finalists) – The Presidents Trophy (Best Performed Team)2002 – 2nd Grade Premiers – The Presidents Trophy (Best Performed Team)2005 – Normanby Cup “Old Bhoys” (Preliminary Finalists)Coach:3rd Grade – 2007 (5th), 08 (Preliminary Finalists) (38 games)Manager:Premier Grade – 2009, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (155 games)2009 – Premier Grade Premiers (Hospital Challenge Cup) – F. McDonnell & J.E. Ross M.B.E. Memorial Trophy(Best Performed Team)2011 – Premier Grade Runners-Up (Vince Nichols Memorial Shield)2016 – Premier Grade Premiers (Hospital Challenge Cup)Office Bearer & Management CommitteeHonorary Secretary – 2010, 11, 12, 15Committee – 2004, 05, 06, 07, 08Club Historian & ArchivistResearched, compiled, edited and consolidated the Historical Records of the Club including but not limited to;Office Bearers & Life Members, Internationals & Queensland Representatives, History & Winners of PerpetualTrophy Winners and Club Premiership Winners. Commissioned 5 of the missing Perpetual Trophies to be made.2004, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16Author & Publisher of Brothers Rugby Club ANNUAL REPORTAfter the publication of the Annual Report fell into abeyance, took over writing and publishing the Annual Reportincluding the missing issues from 2005 & 2006, to ensure an accurate historical record of the Centenary Yearwas recorded for posterity.2005, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16Brothers Rugby Club CENTENARY 2005Centenary Committee – 2005Organiser of the 2005 Andrew Pacey Memorial Shield Carnival as a Centenary Event, with Brothers Clubs fromCairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton & Perth attending.Organiser of the 2005 Centenary Match against NZ Marist as a Centenary Event.“Brothers in Arms – The History of Brothers Old Boys Rugby Club”, researcher of club history publication (200409). Book published and released in 2009 at a Gala event.
Brothers Rugby Club OVERSEAS TOURSOrganiser, Fund Raiser and Manager of Touring Party;Copa Patagonia Tour, Argentina – 2003, 05COBRA 10’s Tour, Malaysia – 2007New Munster Development Tour, New Zealand – 2013Brothers Rugby Club FUNCTIONSTaking inspiration from the 1950’s, 60’s, & 70’s when Brothers would host and entertain the incomingInternational Touring Teams, I decided to extend an invitation to the President of the Irish Rugby Union to be ourGuests while they were in Brisbane. From this initial invitation and the subsequent Welsh Tour, the BrothersAnnual Test Lunch has become a Calendar highlight and important fundraiser.Organiser of the 2010 Lansdowne Cup Test Luncheon with the Queensland Irish Association, guests includedPresident of the IRFU, CEO of ARU and President of QRU. After discussions with John Callaghan (President)and Paul McNaughton (Manager) the Irish Test Team also held a Fan Day at Crosby Park.Member of the 2012 James Bevan Trophy Test Luncheon at Suncorp Stadium, responsible for inviting andliaising with President of the WRU, CEO of ARU and President of QRU. With the help of Dennis Gethin(President) organised the Welsh training session with the Brothers Premier Grade Side prior to Brisbane Test.GeneralPurchased and Registered brotherrugby.com domain name in 2007, as a part of a strategy to improve theClub’s global image on the World Wide Web. Funded, managed and maintained the new website from 2007-13.Developed and instigated the LT. H.M. Flynn D.C.M. - FLTLT. L.S. Lewis Memorial Challenge Shield in 2011.The Flynn-Lewis Memorial Shield is a challenge trophy which will be contested annually by the Brothers andGPS Rugby Club’s. The Shield is a whole of Club challenge where all teams from Premier Grade to Colts 2contribute to the overall result.Responsible for compiling, designing and arranging installation of Brothers Rugby Club’s Honour Boards, thedisplay of all A Grade Premiership Teams, Internationals, Queensland, Life Members & Presidents in 2016, withthe help of the Brothers Rugby Club Foundation.Brothers Rugby Fraternity AustraliaRe-established links with the Country Clubs in 2003 after the network fell into abeyance, to build on mutualrelationship and ensure an ongoing recruitment tool for our Club. Delegate since 2003.New Zealand MaristRe-established and developed links with NZ Marist in 2005 after the association fell into abeyance, to build onmutual relationship and ensure an ongoing recruitment tool for our Club.Organiser and liaison with NZ Marist to send Brothers player to New Zealand Marist Colts Tour since 2007.Delegate since 2007.The Club’s Management Committee unanimously supported Macca’s nomination and referred it to arepresentative group of current Life Members for ratification and approval.Brothers would like to congratulate a truly deserving Clubman on his nomination and acceptance of LifeMembership of the Club, well done Macca.
BROTHERS RUGBY CLUBPERPETUAL TROPHIES WINNERS 2016J.C. Atherton, H.F. Edwards & Mick FlynnMemorial TrophyClub Man of the YearThis trophy is awarded to the Club Member who bestdisplays the core values of the original constituentawards that now make up this Perpetual Trophy. TheClub Member must demonstrate that he not only theBest Club Man but is also a true Brothers & RugbyMan in his efforts for the Club. Michael Spork“THE BUTCHER BHOY”F.M. Arnell & J.P. Gralton Memorial TrophyMost Improved PlayerThis trophy is awarded to the player who best displaysthe values of not only being the most improved player,but demonstrates the most resilience, heart and spiritin playing for the Club. Nico BuetaRobert McGladrigan Memorial TrophyFor Training & Club SpiritThis trophy is awarded to the player who displayed anoutstanding effort at training and through hisendeavours both on and off the field has shownexcellent Club spirit. Francois Postal“ROOSTER”Cyril Fogarty Memorial TrophyFor Outstanding Service to the Club Stephen Twist
Anthony O’Brien Memorial TrophyFor Service & Support to the Lower Grades Greg BeaverThe R.G.J. Price Coaches AwardFor outstanding service to the Club in the role of ateam CoachThis trophy is named in honour of a great Brothersman. Ronnie’s coaching career is second to none witha career spanning from 1978 to 2015 and anoutstanding strike rate of 11 Premierships from 13Grand Finals. He’s probably most famous forcoaching the Club to 5 consecutive “A” GradePremiership from 1980 to 1984. Carl Marshall (Premier Grade)“THE RONNIE”The B.R.C. Coaches Award (NEW AWARD)For outstanding service to the Club in the role of aJunior team Coach Peter Bayo (Under 10 – Blue)Charlie Seymour Memorial TrophyMost Outstanding Player in a RepresentativeMatch Taniela Tupou (Super Rugby Round 16 vs.Chiefs)
Paul Edward McLean M.B.E. BallAwarded to the Highest Point Scorer in a Season Mitchell Felsman (193 Points)The Christian Brothers’ TrophyBest & Fairest Club Player Luke Beauchamp“THE FLYING FRIAR”M.T. “Merv” Hazell O.A.M. Memorial TrophyBest & Fairest Colts Player Rhys Martin“MERV”Jodie Kairl TrophyBest & Fairest Women’s Player NO AWARDIosefo Bele Tabalala Memorial TrophyRookie of the Year Elih Baillie“BELLSIE”
The Managers “Honour Pocket” AwardAwarded for playing 200 Games for the Club NO AWARD“MACCA”Brothers Old Boys Rugby Club TrophyAwarded for playing 100 Premier Grade Games forthe Club Charles Freney (100 Games)F. McDonnell & J.E. Ross M.B.E. Memorial TrophyAwarded to the best performed teamThis trophy is named in honour of 2 great formerBrothers’ Presidents who served in the Club’s HighestOffice for 18 years and 35 years respectively. Colts 1 (Colts 2nd XV)“PRESIDENT’S TROPHY”The President’s Trophy (NEW AWARD)Awarded to the best performed Junior team Under 12 – WhiteThe Chairman’s TrophyAwarded to the best player in a Grand Final Stefano Hunt (Premier Grade)Tom Gaffney Memorial TrophyClub Captain Bartholomew Flanagan
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORTIn last year’s Annual Report, I mentioned that the club had several highlights and disappointments but was in amuch stronger position than the previous year. In 2016 there has been significant change, with the club’s mergerwe are now the largest community Rugby Club in Australia, we continue to be in a sustainable financial positionand claimed the Queensland Premier Grade Premiership for the first time seven years.The clubs on field performances winning Four Premierships has demonstrated years of hard work beginning withthe recruitment of quality players over the last 4-5 years, the high-quality coaching staff and an increasedprofessionalism in the rugby program. The Elite Development Squad Program supported by Rohrig Group wasformed in 2013 and we are now seeing players who have been through the program perform at Premier Rugbylevel and contracted to Super Rugby teams. What the last couple of years have proven is that the Brothers Rugbyprogram is one of the best in Australia, pushing players into professional Super Rugby and overseas contracts.This is an objective that we will continue to strive for.I would like to congratulate all Brothers players who are currently on professional contracts throughout the world,those selected in Super Rugby franchises, Brisbane City & Queensland Country NRC players, AustralianSchoolboys, Queensland Schoolboys and Junior Representative teams. Brothers will only get better with yourinvolvement over the years and we look forward to providing the pathway to professional rugby.To the Brothers Leadership Group, thank you for developing and setting a strong set of values and behaviourswhich has shaped our culture in 2016. The senior players accepted the junior players and loved their involvementin match days. If we continue to drive the one club culture, we can only get stronger.We continue to build a strong base of junior players who wear their heart on their sleeve every time they take thefield. We are providing some awesome touring opportunities for players to travel to Sydney, New Zealand andDubai. It was also great to see so many players take part in the Brothers 7s, the skills the players learnt duringthis social comp will no doubt transfer to the 15 a-side game next year. The club is working hard on a developinga Brothers style of play from u6 to Premier Grade which will provide coaches, players and parents a framework toimprove skills. All players should be proud of their performances this year and we can’t wait to work with youagain in 2017.I would like to personally thank all the volunteers who have contributed to the club this year, from coaching ormanaging to washing the jerseys and working the canteen to packing kit bags. Your help is invaluable to a clubthis size and without you we would not be able to provide the opportunities we do. We brought in the motto ‘TheFamily Club’ late last year to help recognise the entire families’ contribution to the club. You are all now part ofthe Brothers Family.In 2016 we ran several events highlighted by the annual June Pre-Test Luncheon prior to the English Test seriesin June where over 800 guests witnessed English Coach Eddie Jones predict the Wallabies defeat. We are gettingto the point where nearly everything we do is about creating an event that people want to attend, whether it beevents like; Carnival Day, Ladies Day, Corporate Golf Day and on a more regular basis Premier Home Matches.We are well underway with our planning of events for 2017 and are attempting to provide patrons/suppor
Camp Out Night, Carnival Day, and the Gala Ball. Thanks to all involved in arranging these events. We were also delighted to welcome our Life Members Lunch at the Norths home game, and the 1966 Premiership 50 Year Reunion Lunch at the University home game.
