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Belconnen Magpies Football Club

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6278 8777

Address: 76 Hardwick Crescent Holt 2615 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.belconnenfc.com.au

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25.01.2022 A reminder to all supporters that, unfortunately, under the current restrictions no spectators will be allowed to attend any matches in the ACT this weekend. We look forward to welcoming all of our supporters back to games when the current restrictions ease.

25.01.2022 For everyone not at the Nest, you can follow on with the live stream of our 1st grade game here! Go Pies!

25.01.2022 Our friends at Canberra Toyota have some great offers as part of their End of Financial Year sales event! The sale will run from this THURSDAY 11/06/20 SUNDAY 14/06/2020, plus for every vehicle purchased during this time receive a free iPad air! Click here to find out more about what's on offer: https://www.canberratoyota.com.au/special-offers/ ... If you're looking for a new car, then support a great club sponsor and talk to the friendly team at Canberra Toyota!

24.01.2022 Ginninderry Community are our BMFC sponsor of the month! With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Canberra, you can walk the streets of the GX Display Village which is again open every Friday to Monday from 10am 4pm. Here you can explore 18 homes from 13 leading builders plus two Flexi-living homes, the Mini-G Tiny Home and sustainability and local art trails. Check out the feature on our website for more details https://belconnenfc.com.au/

24.01.2022 We’re wishing our Magpies Dads a very Happy Father’s Day! We’re so lucky to have so many wonderful dads around the Football Club that we all admire, cherish and respect so much and we thank you all for the guidance, support and the encouraging words that you all constantly yell from the sideline. We hope you had a great day!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our Aussie Buggy Adventures BMFC volunteer of the week Aidan Wenke! Aidan has been generously volunteering his time and design skills to produce brand new sponsor appreciation certificates that will help us acknowledge our valued club sponsors! Enjoy your buggy adventure Aidan!

24.01.2022 Here we go! Best of luck to our Division 1 Women’s Premiers in the CBR Sport Awards. Make sure you tune in at 12:30pm to see how our girls go!

22.01.2022 Awesome news for an outstanding physio and all-around great bloke! George has been a tremendous asset to our club over the last few years, and we wish him all the best for his new job at St Kilda Football Club!

21.01.2022 Despite having a home game scheduled for BMFC Senior Football this weekend we’ve had to shift all games to Stirling Oval, due to the poor conditions. There is some good news - we are pleased to announce that will be allowing up to 100 spectators, with strict social distancing requirements in place. Unfortunately if we reach the 100 spectator limit we will have to turn people away. Please also note that once a participant finishes playing they become a spectator and will contribute to the 100 spectator cap. We ask the participants be mindful of this and move on if required. Revised timings are as follows: - 10:00am Second Grade Men V Gungahlin Jets - 1:00pm First Grade Men V Gungahlin Jets - 3:30pm First Grade Women V Gungahlin Jets

21.01.2022 Pre-season training is starting back up! Senior men will start back on Tuesday 8th December at Giralang Oval, from 5:30pm. There will be four pre-Christmas sessions, on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the last session on Thursday 17 December. The women’s team will also be starting pre-season training, with the first training scheduled for Thursday 3rd December at 6pm. The venue is still to be confirmed, so check back at this post for updates!... The trainings will be predominantly skill based and all about coming together as a group for a couple of weeks before enjoying the Christmas period. COVID rules still apply so if attending please bring your own drink bottle and sunscreen. Training is open to all, so come along for a bit of fun, fitness, and footy. Who knows, you might even witness a @nick_kellly smother!

21.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that our BMFC sponsor of the month for September is POPES Electrical & Data Supplies! With the buying power of the big boys and the service quality of a local business, POPES are Canberra’s leading independent electrical suppliers specialising in lighting and data supplies. With a focus on developing strong business-to-business relationships with their contractors across Canberra, it’s easy to see why POPES has grown in Canberra so quickly. As Canberra’s leading wholesaler, with three electrical stores in Canberra, the fastest, most responsive delivery service and a project estimation team as well as custom product sourcing, why not give POPES a call for your next project.

20.01.2022 The club is currently seeking applications for several coaching positions for the 2021 season. Please send expressions of interest by November 30th to: [email protected]

19.01.2022 Season Update! The Club is excited to be aiming for a likely Round 1 start to the footy season on July 18. Once a draw is released and we have access to more information, we will bring you all the news, including season launch details and the social distancing protocols which will hopefully allow our sponsors and supporters to attend games. Season preparations are going well, with the inclusion of a number of talented young players out of Rising Stars football into our senior... program, which has increased competition for spots in our 1st grade side and introduced a further group of fantastic people into the senior club community. Senior Coach Brock Weston stated We are really pleased to have local juniors including Macca Miller, John Rees, Max Monaghan, and Tom Simpson, along with Seb Quirk and Brendan Egan who played their Rising Stars football with Marist, all come into the senior club and be pressing for 1st grade spots straight away. Max has shown the way with a number of promising 1st grade games already under his belt, and we have been keeping a close eye on how the other young players have been developing in recent years. Despite some ordinary hair styles, they are all fantastic young blokes who are working hard and eagerly soaking up information from the more experienced players in the squad. We can’t wait to see them get their opportunity, and we’re really confident they will represent the club well both on and off the field. Go Pies !

19.01.2022 This weekend marks a special milestone for the club - Lexie Bennett will set a new record for 1st grade games, breaking the previous record held by his dad and club legend Dave Bennett. Current 1st grade coach and former teammate Brock Weston had this to say: Lex is unique in many ways, and when it comes to football that uniqueness is what sets him apart. He has a look that says 'Hey mate, I can help you with you with your taxes', but an on field persona that says 'if you ge...t in my way I’ll kill you'... He is incredibly talented and has always managed to compete with, and regularly beat, some of the competitions best. This can be directly attributed to his competitiveness and desire to contribute to team success. Lexi’s football career to date has enhanced his families legacy within our football club and the broader football community. He continues to be an important member of our playing group with his leadership and passion helping to usher in the next wave of junior players Another former teammate Chris York also shared his thoughts: "Congratulations Lexie on breaking the club record for the most first grade games at Belconnen. You have worked incredibly hard in all facets of your game as a footballer, excelling in all positions on the field. A backman early in your career, shutting down the leagues best key forwards, moving to the midfield in your prime and then finishing in your twilight years as a forward. Your leadership on and off the field has been a highlight and you never asked someone to do anything that you would not do yourself, which is such a wonderful trait to have. You’re a premiership captain, a Best & Fairest winner, but your best quality is the person that you are. Congratulations Lexie, I am so incredibly proud to have had you as a teammate, and have you as a friend." This week's newsletter has more about Lexie's achievement, as well as a tribute to the retiring Ned Gatenby, and the announcement of our latest volunteer of the week Kylie McKay! Check it out here: https://belconnenfc.com.au//BMFC-Newsletter-30th-July-2020

19.01.2022 Very unfortunate news from our friends at Aussie Buggy Adventures. After coming on board as a BMFC sponsor this year, the folks at Aussie Buggy have shown terrific support for our club through a very difficult year, most notably being the naming sponsor of our popular new volunteer of the week award. Keep an eye out on social media for updates on the situation, and when they are able to re-open please consider supporting a great local business in Aussie Buggy Adventures.

19.01.2022 Check out the 1st edition of our new weekly newsletter, News From the Nest! You'll find all of the upcoming weekend's fixtures, our volunteer of the week, sponsor of the month, and details of an awesome offer from our friends at Canberra Toyota! Read it here: https://belconnenfc.com.au//BMFC-newsletter-20th-July-2020

18.01.2022 AGM reminder and updated time The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on next Tuesday 22 Dec at The Brindabella and we have a revised start time of 6:00pm. Following the AGM we invite everyone to stick around for dinner and drinks to see off the year together. Hope to see you there!

17.01.2022 This weekend's 1st grade teams for our clashes against Queanbeyan are brought to you by Rex Barrett Electrical! Locally owned and operated, Rex Barrett has been providing electrical services across the Canberra region for over 53 years. During that time, they have watched Canberra change as the city evolves to meet the needs of a growing population. One thing that has not changed in that time is their dedication to service. Rex Barrett take the utmost pride in workmanship. Their team of local electricians have completed hundreds of domestic, commercial and industrial jobs with their trademark friendly service. For more info check out their website: https://rexbarrettelectrical.com.au/

17.01.2022 This week’s BMFC newsletter has just dropped! Inside you’ll find match reports, this weekend’s fixture, and a shout out to our volunteer of the week, the great Phil Batten! Check it out here: https://belconnenfc.com.au//BMFC-Newsletter-23rd-July-2020

16.01.2022 The 1st grade teams for Rd 8 are in, and this week are brought to you by SPA Accounting! SPA are a full-service accounting firm, offering financial services for every stage of your business growth. Grounding their advice in the fundamental questions means that they can give you an exceptional level of strategic advice and quality service. Congrats to Len Haddrill, Sam Glyde, and Joey Kenna, who are all returning to the 1st grade men's team after prolonged injury layoffs!

15.01.2022 All of us at the Belconnen Magpies Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Julie Rourke. We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy and support to the Rourke family, and to everybody at the Ainslie Football Club.

15.01.2022 For our latest BMFC volunteer of the week, we’re recognising the contribution of Geoff Rees! Geoff very generously donated his time and expertise to build us some terrific new tiered seating for our player meeting room. It’s folks like Geoff that make our club a great place to be, and so we hope that he enjoys an awesome off-road adventure thanks to our friends at Aussie Buggy Adventures

15.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the 2020 season with us!

15.01.2022 Our 1st grade teams for today are brought to you by The Brindabella! At The Brindabella you'll find the very best in club facilities - huge screens for all the best live sport, an amazing bistro which is open every day for lunch and dinner, and a TAB / Sports Bar with the best facilities in Belconnen. The Brindy is the perfect place to catch up with friends and family and enjoy everything on offer!

15.01.2022 Our 2020 reserve grade men

15.01.2022 For this week’s Aussie Buggy Adventures BMFC volunteer of the week, we couldn’t go past club stalwart Pete Dunn. Dunny can always be found quietly doing whatever jobs need to be done, from pumping up footies, to running water, and making the best Gatorade mix you’ll ever taste. Thank you Dunny for everything you do, we hope you enjoy your off-road adventure! #bmfc #volunteerappreciation

14.01.2022 Unfortunately word has come through that matches across all AFL Canberra grades have been cancelled this weekend due to ground closures. (The good news is that the Pies remain undefeated for another week )

14.01.2022 A huge thank you to our friends and partners at Canberra Toyota for this amazing Toyota van decked out in BMFC colours! If you happen to see it driving around Canberra be sure to give us a wave! #pimpmyride #ohwhatafeeling #magpiemobile

12.01.2022 The 1st grade teams are in for this weekend's return to action at Ainslie Oval, and they're brought to you by Affinity Electrical Technologies. Affinity Electrical is an exceptional Canberra owned and operated business that has been a faithful long-time supporter of our football club. Congratulations to Tom Fekete and Benson Ochieng, two young guns that will both be making their 1st grade debuts this weekend! Finally, don't forget to check out this week's newsletter for mid-season recaps from the captains of all 7 of our senior teams: https://belconnenfc.com.au//BMFC-Newsletter-27th-Aug-Iss-7

11.01.2022 A great Round 2 for the Belconnen Magpies Football Club, with one of the highlights being a stellar win from our Second Grade Women’s team, who fought to the end to secure a well-deserved win over the Woden Blues. Final scores from all games below A big thanks to all our cherished volunteers, officials, sponsors and supporters for their assistance and support over the weekend and in the lead up. First Grade Mens Def. Gungahlin Jets 21.17.143 - 5.4.34 First Grade Womens De...f. Gungahlin Jets 28.18.187 - 0.0.0 Second Grade Mens Def. Gungahlin Jets 20.17.137 - 0.1.1 Second Grade Womens Def. Woden Blues 3.6.24 - 3.1.19 Third Grade Mens Def by. Woden Blues 6.7.43 - 17.10.112 Fourth Grade Mens Def by. Woden Blues 8.4.52 - 11.7.73 Rising Stars Def. Gungahlin Jets 8.19.67 - 0.1.1 See more

11.01.2022 First grade men’s game streaming live from the Nest! Go Pies!

10.01.2022 Check out the huge sale that our awesome sponsor Canberra Toyota is having this weekend! If you’re thinking about getting a new ride then head down and help out a loyal club sponsor!!

10.01.2022 This week's club newsletter is online! Check it out on our website: https://belconnenfc.com.au//BMFC-Newsletter-10th-Sep-Iss-9

09.01.2022 After a great first weekend of footy, we’d like to put out a huge thank you to the Queanbeyan Tigers Australian Football Club for hosting Round 1 at Allinsure and Town Park. Their friendly and efficient volunteers made everybody feel welcome, while also ensuring that the relevant COVID Return to Play protocols were followed. The logistics of running such a long day are tough at the best of times, let alone under the current circumstances, so it is a testament to the hard work and organisation of everyone at the Tigers who made the day run so smoothly. It’s great to have footy back!

09.01.2022 Hats off to former Belconnen Magpie Talia Radan, who recently announced her retirement from the AFLW. Talia was an outstanding Belconnen player who went on to play in a premiership at the highest level with the Adelaide Crows. Congrats on a great career Talia, you’ve made us all proud!

08.01.2022 We are very happy to announce our sponsor of the month for August, Adero Law! It’s thanks to their loyal support that we have been able to continue to operate under the crazy circumstances of 2020. Thank you to Rory and the team at Adero! Adero Law’s employment lawyers are your experts for employers and employees in Australia. For advice on matters, workplace investigations and negotiations, their team bring a passion, with a proven track record, that inspires confidence. It’s no secret employment law can be a complex issue, so let their experts help you navigate, negotiate and form a strategy that best fits your needs. Adero Law approaches your case based on your individual requirement and offers formidable representation with a focus on achieving the best outcome.

08.01.2022 We would like to wish Emily Pease the best of luck as she prepares to test at the AFL Women’s Draft Combine this afternoon. Emily has been a valuable player in our Division 1 women’s side from the age of 16 after only 2 years of experience. Her speed and ability to take the game on, along with an unreal kick on both the left and right foot, has been pivotal in our 2020 successes. Go Em!

08.01.2022 The club is pleased to announce that Nick Eynaud has been appointed as Rising Stars coach for 2021! Nick has built an impressive coaching resume, which includes experience within both the Sydney Swans and GWS junior development programs, and most recently the Sporting Excellence AFL Program at Lyneham High School. A high quality footballer originally from Sydney, Nick moved down to Canberra to play for the Canberra Demons in the NEAFL, before coming over to BMFC in 2020. Nick’s enthusiasm, work ethic, and knowledge of the game have seen him quickly establish himself as a strong leader among the playing group and positive influence around the club. We look forward to seeing him guide our Rising Stars team through the 2021 season!

08.01.2022 Our 1st grade teams for round 5 are brought to you by our pals at Civium Property Group! Civium are leaders in handling residential sales & leasing, commercial sales & leasing, and strata management, as well great supporters of the Belconnen Magpies Football Club! Special mentions go to Josh Buchanan and Cam Johnson, who will both be making their BMFC 1st grade debuts this weekend. Congrats boys!

08.01.2022 Here are this week's 1st grade men's & women's teams, brought to you by Monaro Windows - the double glazing specialists! Special congratulations to Tahlia Tait, Charles Miller, and Luke Redfern, who are all making their BMFC 1st grade debuts! For more info about this weekend's fixtures, as well as match reports from last round, check out our newsletter here: https://belconnenfc.com.au//BMFC-Newsletter-6th-Aug-2020-I

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Claire Russell, who this weekend will be playing her 50th club game against Tuggeranong. Claire has been a dominant back line player in the women’s 2nd grade over the past few years, and this year has cemented her spot as a key player in 1st grade where she has played a large role in this years on-field success. A big congrats from the Magpie family Claire!

07.01.2022 Great news for all BMFC people - we have just uploaded all of the club annual reports, dating from 1973 to the present, as well as the BFC First 25 Years book for your reading pleasure! You can find all of this on our website at: https://belconnenfc.com.au/resources.html

06.01.2022 A number of BMFC players have recently been out presenting our sponsors with certificates of appreciation to express our gratitude for their tremendous support in this challenging season. Today, we’d like to single out The Brindabella, Ochre Health, Rex Barrett Electrical, and Civium Property Group Thanks for your support!

05.01.2022 As QLD border restrictions begin to ease, why not have a chat with our friends over at MPS Travel + Tours? They can sort you out with that long overdue sunny holiday that you’ve been dreaming about all winter!

05.01.2022 Here are this week's BMFC 1st grade team for our first week of finals! The teams this week are brought to you by Lucky Shot With BZ Burgers! When in the Holt neighbourhood, there's no better place to pop in for a great coffee, breakfast, or delicious burger than Lucky Shot!

05.01.2022 A reminder that we won’t be admitting spectators into the Nest this weekend. Though it’s sad not to be able to welcome our friends and family to the Nest, the good news is that this weekend’s 1st grade men’s and women’s games will be streamed live! Just check out the AFL Canberra Facebook page on Saturday for the link to watch live! We will also share the link on our pages on the day. Go Pies!

03.01.2022 The Belconnen Magpies Football Club Annual General Meeting will be held at The Brindabella, Cnr of Stockdill Dr and Britten-Jones Dr on Tuesday 22 Dec, commencing at 6:30pm. Agenda: - 1. Opening by Club President - 2. Apologies - 3. Confirmation of Minutes of the 2019 AGM... - 4. Business arising from the Minutes - 5. President’s Report - 6. Treasurer’s Report - 7. Election of Directors - 8. Election of President and Vice President - 9. Appointment of Returning Officer - 10. Appointment of Auditor - 11. General Business - 12. Close To submit a nomination for the Committee, email [email protected]. Nominations must be completed and returned to [email protected] no later than Tuesday 15 December. We look forward to seeing you there to officially close out the 2020 season. See more

03.01.2022 Former 1st grade player and all-around legend Tariku Fitzgerald-Holmes is preparing to give his trademark dreads the chop in the name of raising money for families facing leukaemia, as well as the research that is working to defeat it. BMFC is proud to be behind Taz, and we encourage those around the footy club to contribute what you can to this very worthy cause! You can find the link to donate below!

02.01.2022 Tough day at the office (or swimming pool) for the Belconnen Magpies on Saturday. Having 5 of our sides go down with a loss, the Pies gave it their all and are looking to bounce back next week. Shout out to our 1st and 2nd Grade Men’s sides who came away with hard earned wins on the day, and a special mention to Tom Simpson who kicked a ripper game winning goal after the siren to get the 1st Grade Men over line! Game results: Rising Stars: 61 - 34 Loss 3rd Men: 40 - 9 Loss... 4th Men: 57 - 33 Loss 2nd Women: 21 - 36 Loss 2nd Men: 16 - 25 Win 1st Men: 57 - 54 Win 1st Women: 18 - 43 Loss See more

01.01.2022 Senior Coach Appointment The Belconnen Magpies Football Club is proud to announce the appointment of James Bennett as Senior Coach for 2021. As a 2*premiership player, 2*Mulrooney Medallist and 9-time BMFC First Grade Best and Fairest, James’ incredible playing career speaks for itself. He also coached the team with distinction over the 2017-19 period, making two Grand Finals in those three years. While stepping back from head coaching in 2020, James continued to take a keen ...interest in developing and teaching our younger players and we look forward to him returning to the Head Coaching role for the 2021 season. The club would also like to say a big thank you to Brock Weston for all of his hard work in guiding the side through last year, particularly given the difficulties and unique circumstances presented by a 9-month pre-season. Brock has made a significant contribution to BMFC both on and off the field over the last 20 years and we look forward to him remaining to be a regular around The Nest. Thanks, Brock!