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Albany Creek Crushers Seniors

Locality: Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia

Address: South Pine Rd, Albany Creek QLD 4035, Australia 4035 Albany Creek, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.albanycreekcrushers.com.au

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25.01.2022 This looks awesome! Stepping stone to become a Crusher!!

25.01.2022 WISHING GUNS ALL THE BEST WITH HIS RECOVERY! Rogan Dean was well known within Brisbane Rugby League also having played alongside a number of our senior players here at the Crushers. A top bloke and an absolute specimen on the field we wish Guns all the best with his recovery after a terrible accident which unfortunately cut his Rugby League career far too short. Great to see the Rugby League family helping out a brother in need. Feel free to help Rogan on his road to recov...ery by donating to the below GoFundMe page. Get well soon brother The Crushers

25.01.2022 A reminder to keep safe and follow all the protocols this weekend at all local Rugby League venues. #inthistogether

25.01.2022 Great opportunity for our young female players throughout SEQ!

21.01.2022 Note that under the revised rules, games can continue but please ensure you comply with the COVIDSafe requirements if you are attending - please do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms. Let's all do our best to keep Community Sport going!

20.01.2022 LITTLE CRUSHERS READY TO TACKLE! Earlier this season close to 30 of our under 7s (and a number of 8s and 9s who needed a bit more confidence) were put through the NRLs new TackleReady Program by our very own Prop Forward and NRL Development Officer James Geurtjens. TackleReady is a 6 session program run by the NRL Development team where all under 7s throughout Queensland are put through the ins and outs of landing safely, running into a tackle, physical literacy as well... as learning how to tackle safely. Not only is this extremely positive and beneficial for our little ones, it also gives coaches (who at this age are generally mums and dads new to the coaching scene) plenty of education and confidence moving into the under 8s next season. James Geurtjens quoted: It was an absolute pleasure running the program out at my local club this year. All the coaches involved really bought in. They were all really fun, engaging and inclusive which makes it a really positive learning environment for all the little ones. Hopefully all the boys and girls got plenty out of it and it gives both the kids and their parents the confidence to keep enjoying grass roots football for many more years to come. This Sunday gone the under 7s played in their first Tackle Gala Day which from what we are hearing was a huge success! Also great to see some of our Crushers family making the paper with young Carter putting a solid shot on dad and Crushers President Justin Hodges. Also one of our senior Wags Alex Gusterson in all her Greens (better half of our hard hitting back rower Nathan Cornick) helping run the event. Its always great to see Rugby League on the up,we hope all our little ones had an absolute ball and all come back around for season 2021! Up the Crushers!

20.01.2022 The Crushers are still looking for a number of experienced players in key positions. For more information please contact Cheryl Smith-Turner via: 0409 896 424

20.01.2022 Last chance to get into Mondays Level 1 Soorts Traing re-accreditation! Get in quick for those looking to update!

20.01.2022 How good is this!

20.01.2022 FUN FACT MONDAY Here we have two very young Junior Crushers alongside their Broncos hero.. Bet theyd have never expected to be lacing up alongside him 10 years later

19.01.2022 Its confirmed! Mick Roberts has officially been cleared and will be lacing up the boots tomorrow night for the Albany Creek Crushers, linking up with his old team mate Sam Thaiday. Roberts played his first first-grade game for the Brisbane Broncos in 2007 after playing most of his career at the Redcliffe Dolphins.... Roberts played in 221 games for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Queensland Cup. He scored 71 tries and a total of 552 points Welcome to the club Mick! We cant wait to see you play tomorrow night! Venue: Albany Creek Crushers Juniors Kick off: Saturday - 6:00pm

18.01.2022 The boys were back at it tonight working hard on their defensive structure, shape in attack and big Slammin Sam even took the boys through a yoga session. Good to see everyone back on deck and hungry to improve.

18.01.2022 TEAM LIST ROUND 7 This week the boys take on a strong Beerwah Bulldogs outfit. With a number of injuries and certain players out with personal commitments, the side has had some adjustments this week, which will give a few of the boys a chance to impress and cement their spot in the side moving forward. Unfortunately 2 of our big names are not available this week. Sam Thaiday having some pre booked personal commitments and Justin Hodges unfortunately injuring his hamstring i...n the early stages of last weeks fixture. Kick off is 5:00pm Saturday Venue: Albany Creek Crushers Juniors UP THE CRUSHERS!

18.01.2022 BACK TO BACK WINS The mighty Crushers took on a formidable Brighton Roosters outfit last night and looked to make it two from two after a close win last weekend against the Brisbane Natives. The boys started well from the get go with some big carries up the middle. Prop James Geurtjens busted the line early but unfortunately couldnt finish off as Brighton slapped down his attempted offload with only the fullback to beat. This was the story of the half with the Crushers squan...dering trys on multiple occasions having had a number of opportunities early on. Things picked up and finally big middle Issac Tivalu went over off a Hodges no look short ball. Soon after Lennon made a mockery of some lazy defenders dropping Geurtjens off who busted the line before getting away an offload to Logan Finn who proved far too quick for the full back going over in the left corner. Big center Brandon Ewing was next to score, busting trough the defense off a slick backline move started by some great hands from Lennon and Hodges. Before the break Brighton went over late in the half off a well placed kick, the boys went in 12-6 up at halftime. Our boys once again started well showing some strong D and managing to turn over possession in the oppositions half. Unfortunately on tackle 4 Brightons winger scooped up a shanked attacking kick that saw him run the length. At 12 a piece we had a real ball game on our hands. Veteran halfs Lennon and Hodges then took back control of the game and after some back and forth Geurtjens busted the line again, this time pinning the ears back and making a speed bump out of the Roosters fullback to score under the posts. From then on it was all Crushers with Robbie ODonnel running a great line to go over untouched, Tom Krosch bumped off multiple defenders to go in on an edge, Logan Finn was too hard to stop from dummy half and slid in for his 4th try since debuting last week and finally young James Wood went in for a try in his 101st game for the Albany Creek Crushers. To chuck a dampener on the half Brighton tried an unconventional chip kick on the first tackle which paid dividends as they regathered and went over untouched seconds before the full time hooter. Full time: Crushers 40 Brighton 18 Great effort lads, although being without some very experienced players in Thaiday,Roberts and Renouf. You really showed how far youve come and came away with a really impressive win! Next week the boys head to Wynnum to take on the Seagulls away. With the lads only just beating the Southerners in the dying stages back in round 1. It will be interesting to compare and see how much our young side has improved over the 10 week season. Well done team! Rest up! And enjoy your Sunday

18.01.2022 Thanks to all the players and family members that came along and made the Albany Creek Crushers awards night such a successful event. Big congratulations to.. Paul Magele - Coaches Award.... Logan Finn - Best Forward. Aaron Meehan - Best Back. Matthew Lennon - Players Player. James Geurtjens - Player of the year. Lastly a huge thanks to all the supporters and sponsors! We will see you all again in 2021!

16.01.2022 Flashback to Justin Hodges playing career. Remember to get down to the Crushers this evening at 6pm to support your local club and to watch the big man strap up the boots after 5 years away from the game. Venue: Albany Creek Crushers Juniors... Kick off: 6:00pm tonight *check in/wash hands/keep social distance/stay home if unwell! https://youtu.be/uBB_ePI9URw

16.01.2022 For those coming to watch our seniors this evening as we take on Waterford at 6:00pm please remember: Download the EVA Check in App before hand so you can check in and out of the venue. Wash your hands and sanitize at the stations provided regularly. Social Distance at all times ... If you feel unwell, please stay home. Thank you

16.01.2022 Match report: A GAME OF TWO HALVES The Crushers ran out a young squad this week with the exception of a few veterans up the middle including NRL legend Sam Thaiday. Off the get go Thaiday, Geurtjens and Ewing dominated the middle running riot with some powerful carries. Wasnt long before James Wood was over in the corner with Waterfords defense in disarray. ... Matt Lennons kicking game along with some aggressive defense from Tailford and ODonnell, gave the home side a good percentage of possession in the first quarter. Young half Sam Armstrong was proving quite the handful crashing over, splitting the defense up with some great feet at the line. Waterford then broke the momentum by picking up an intercept and running the length to score. It wasnt long before the Demons took advantage of a poor defensive read from the left edge and were in again making it 12-10 to the Crushers at the break. Unfortunately for us it was a game of two halves. As the young Crushers side made changes and began to fatigue, Waterfords experience showed, seeing the Demons take control by dominating an inexperienced left edge running rampant with a number of unanswered tries. Although proving a tough day at the office, there were some big improvements made from last week. Having big Sam out there definitely gave our young side plenty of confidence and it showed in the first half. With plenty of positives to take away from the loss, the boys are keen to get stuck in at training Monday night and build off the back of it. Great to see so many locals down supporting their local grass roots Rugby League club. Also a big thank you to Sam Thaiday for answering the call to help out our young side, giving fans plenty of time after the game and even getting stuck in helping our volunteers by packing up tables and bollards after the game. Thanks to everyone that came along and we hope to see you again at our next home fixture on Saturday 22nd of August as we take on the Bulimba Bulldogs.

15.01.2022 Recovery session tonight, 4 games to go!

14.01.2022 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT- Round 3 Crushers vs Waterford Home 6:00pm kick off... See you there!

14.01.2022 LITTLE CRUSHERS READY TO TACKLE! Earlier this season close to 30 of our under 7’s (and a number of 8’s and 9’s who needed a bit more confidence) were put through the NRLs new TackleReady Program by our very own Prop Forward and NRL Development Officer James Geurtjens. TackleReady is a 6 session program run by the NRL Development team where all under 7’s throughout Queensland are put through the ins and outs of landing safely, running into a tackle, physical literacy as well... as learning how to tackle safely. Not only is this extremely positive and beneficial for our little ones, it also gives coaches (who at this age are generally mums and dads new to the coaching scene) plenty of education and confidence moving into the under 8’s next season. James Geurtjens quoted: It was an absolute pleasure running the program out at my local club this year. All the coaches involved really bought in. They were all really fun, engaging and inclusive which makes it a really positive learning environment for all the little ones. Hopefully all the boys and girls got plenty out of it and it gives both the kids and their parents the confidence to keep enjoying grass roots football for many more years to come. This Sunday gone the under 7’s played in their first Tackle Gala Day which from what we are hearing was a huge success! Also great to see some of our Crushers family making the paper with young Carter putting a solid shot on dad and Crushers President Justin Hodges. Also one of our senior Wags Alex Gusterson in all her Greens (better half of our hard hitting back rower Nathan Cornick) helping run the event. It’s always great to see Rugby League on the up,we hope all our little ones had an absolute ball and all come back around for season 2021! Up the Crushers!

14.01.2022 Great opportunity for young female footballers here

13.01.2022 Thaiday giving back to community Rugby League! Up the Crushers!!

11.01.2022 Tip of the day.. Maybe don't run it straight at big Sammy T.

09.01.2022 A great write up here about us from the QRL highlighting the amazing debut season our boys had this year!

09.01.2022 CRUSHERS VS BEERWAH 5:00pm South Pine Sporting Complex See you there!

08.01.2022 CRUSHERS GRIND OUT THE WIN! The boys have turned it around this week and battled out a gutsy win away against a never say die Brisbane Natives outfit. After a shakey start from our boys, Logan Finn caught markers napping and barged over for his first try on debut. Not long after a big barn storming Brandon Ewing went over off a Micky Roberts short ball. Then soon after Matty Lennon split the defense giving the boys the lead at the break. ... The second half was very back and forth but eventually Logan Finn was over again proving very dangerous out of 9 all game. Eventually the scores were all tied up with only 5 minutes to go and it was anyones game. After some punishing defense the boys managed to force an error and not long before the hooter Captain Courageous Brendon Tailford busted over the line and the mighty Crushers took home the chocolates! Great effort lads! We are all really proud on how well your improving week to week! Unfortunately the win came at a cost and our two star players Sam Thaiday and Micky Roberts sustained hamstring injuries and may miss the final 2 games. Next week we are home against Brighton. Be sure to get down, support the club and cheer on the boys as we try to make it 2 in a row!

08.01.2022 CRUSHERS vs BRIGHTON ROOSTERS Squad announcement. With a number of injuries coming about over last weekends win over Brisbane Natives, our mighty Crushers have made a number of changes this week yet are still looking reasonably strong for our home fixture against Brighton. ... We see Michael Roberts, Matthew Tailford and Sam Thaiday sit out this week with Hamstring injuries. However we welcome back Issac Tivalu, Paul Magele and also Justin Hodges. Hodgo unfortunately fell to a hamstring injury very early on in his debut against Brothers and has been chomping at the bits to get back out there ever since. Why not come and support the boys as they attempt to make it two from two tomorrow evening aswell as support a Kangaroo, Origin and Broncos Legend play his first full game of Rugby League since that historic golden point Grand Final loss in 2015. When: This Saturday Venue: South Pine Sporting Complex Kick off: 6:00pm Lets get behind local Rugby League! Up the Crushers!

08.01.2022 SQUAD VS WYNNUM Round 10 (final round)

08.01.2022 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT! Crushers vs Brisbane Brothers Time: Saturday 3:00pm kick off... Venue: Gibson Park See more

06.01.2022 Could be well worth the trip this one!

05.01.2022 TEAM LIST vs BRISBANE NATIVES Kick off: 1:30pm Venue: Wurburton Park... The Crushers look to bounce back this week after a heavy loss to a very strong Beerwah Bulldogs outfit over the weekend. With the likes of Robbie ODonnel, Sam Thaiday and Francis Renouf back in the side this week, the extra experience should prove invaluable as we take on the Brisbane Natives who have looked deadly all season. Also we would like to welcome young Logan Finn into the side this afternoon, Logan joins us from the East Tigers and has been looking very handy at training. Good luck champion, we hope you have a blinder! If your looking for something to do this afternoon, why not head down to Wurburton Park and support some local Rugby League! Up the Crushers!

04.01.2022 Heading to the football today? If so, please remember the following protocols: All visitors must check in via EVA Check In to register their attendance prior to entering the venue... Remember to social distance between others Use the hand sanitiser provided at each venue to help stop the spread If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, do NOT attend any football and call your doctor or 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) and get tested.

04.01.2022 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT!! Tomorrow evening we invite you all to come support our mighty Crushers as they take on last years Grand Final winners - The Bulimba Bulldogs. Venue: Albany Creek Juniors - South Pine Rd... Kick off: 6:00pm Club Debutant, ex Brisbane Bronco and Redcliffe Dolphins legend - Michael Roberts has put his hand up to dust off the boots and guide our young side around the park for the remainder of the 2020 season. The 221 game Queensland Cup veteran will be lace up this weekend after a half dozen years away from the game. Mick was looking very sharp last night at training, his experience will be invaluable, and we cant wait to see him throw on the Blue, Red and Gold! Remember: If your interested in coming down and supporting the boys tomorrow night. Support our small club buy getting involved in the raffles, BBQ or grab a couple Beers. Bring your own chair. Download the Eva Check in app. Wash your hands at the designated areas. Keep your social distance. If your feeling unwell - Stay at home. See you there!!

04.01.2022 Just a reminder for those coming to the game this evening: Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the seating on either side of the field will be closed. We ask you to BYO chairs if possible. (While keeping social distance). The Canteen and Bar will be open, but cashless only be accepting Card (cashless) A BBQ with Burgers and a Sausage Sizzle will be available, they will be seperate and only be accepting cash. (Cash only)... Thanks - Crushers Juniors

04.01.2022 Last day for all teenagers to enrol!

03.01.2022 MATCH REPORT: Crushers improve but dont bring home the 2 points. The boys headed over the Gateway this Saturday, deep into the Eastern suburbs to take a strong Redlands outfit. Redlands hosted one of their biggest crowds in a long time which generated a great atmosphere around the grounds. Just shows what it means to the local Division One competition having the likes of Sam Thaiday and Justin Hodges involved at the grass roots level. ... Early on it was very back and forth, our big forwards were quite dominant again early on with the Crushers winning a lot of the contact and spending plenty of time in the Redlands quarter. Unfortunately after a number of poor defensive reads, the boys had back to back tries scored against them mid way through the first half. After some strong carries up middle, young Sam Armstrong crashed over after a very slick backline move which got the boys back in the game. Half time 14-6 to the Redlands. Although starting very strong and aggressive, Redlands picked up a loose ball from a Crushers shift play which resulted in a full length try which put our boys on the back foot early. To their credit our young side dug deep and played some really good football at times showing plenty of improvement from last week. Final Score 30-18 to the Redlands New recruit Dan Jones played very well on debut in the halves going over twice. Also big Sam Hadzijusufovic had a strong game in the back row, showing plenty of aggression with plenty of big carrys and some real mongrel in defense. Unfortunately the boys picked up a few injuries with club pin up boy Ben Demmel suffering a grade 2 hamstring tear, Matthew Tailford also copping a similar injury and a big shout out has to go to Lefogalelei Autagavaia who went off with a potential broken ankle. We hope your okay and recover well big guy! Next Saturday we are home against the Bulimba Bulldogs. Both sides are quite evenly matched so we should be in for a cracka! Please keep an eye out for more details over the coming days! And we hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend Crushers team

03.01.2022 JUSTIN HODGES DUSTS OFF THE BOOTS! After putting his hand up to give back to his local footy club and volunteer as President of the Albany Creek Juniors. Hodgo was quick to lend a hand and share his knowledge with our young seniors side, volunteering to help train and eventually run water as the teams First Aid Officer. In their debut season, the Crushers open 1s found it difficult early on getting numbers down to training and engaging everyone to buy into what we are trying... to build off the back of season 2020. With the Queensland Legend on board things quickly started to look up and with good friend and ex team mate Sam Thaiday agreeing to come down and lend a hand. Things have gone from strength to strength over the last few weeks with over 25 at training each week generating a real buzz around the grounds. With our Crushers currently ranking towards the bottom end of the table, we were lacking a fair bit of experience out wide and with the injection of Michael Roberts things have really started improving. After months on end of hassling from the lads, Hodgo has finally given in to his love of the game, with the 254 game NRL veteran agreeing to jump in the halves this weekend against the competitions most fierce outfits, Brisbane Brothers. Stocking one of our strongest sides to date, we cant wait to see Hodgo and the boys back in action tomorrow afternoon. The game kicks off at 3:00pm, away at Gibson Park. Both sides will be competing for the Down Syndrome Cup with the event raising much needed funds for DSA Queensland. If your in the area and keen to come have a watch, remember there will be limited numbers and strict Covid protocols, so keep your distance, sign in, wash your hands at the stations provided and if your not feeling well, stay at home. UP THE CRUSHERS!!

02.01.2022 Crushers on the telly again

02.01.2022 Team announcement! Round 4 vs The Redlands 3:00pm kick off Parklands Sports Ground (away)

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02.01.2022 JUSTIN HODGES RETURNS AGAINST BRIGHTON ROOSTERS! This evening at South Pine Sporting Complex NRL legend Justin Hodges returns to play for the mighty Albany Creek Crushers. With a number of players injured last week including ex Bronco team mates Sam Thaiday and Michael Roberts, the big guy has jumped at the chance have another run with his local club. Justin has really put his hand up to give back to grass roots Rugby League and is currently Club President of the Crushers Ju...nior Rugby League Club, then turned Senior Team trainer and first aid officer, now turned player and halfback, pairing with Fogs Cup and BRL veteran Matthew Lennon this afternoon as we take on Brighton. Hodges has played over 250 NRL games, 24 games for Queensland, 13 for Australia, 3 games for the indigenous AllStars and was considered one of the best centers to play the game. Having had over 5 years away from the game he now makes his home game debut at the mighty Crushers Juniors this evening and we would like to invite Albany Creek and surrounding locals to come down and support the big man aswell as the mighty Crushers as they look to win their second game on the trot. When: Tonight Venue: Albany Creek Juniors (South Pine Sporting Complex). Kick off: 6:00pm *Remember check in on arrival, wash hands at sanitizer bays, keep social distancing and if your not feeling well, stay home!

01.01.2022 Only 6 hours before the boys run out and big Slammin Sam makes his debut!