The journey continues at Old Brighton Football Club It was another stellar season for the Old Brighton Football Club. Under the on-field leadership of coach Greg Hutchison, the Seniors won eight straight in our first season in A-grade for some time. This performance helped drive us to 3rd position at the end of the season, and a play-off in the first semi-final in A-grade. Our Reserves had a tough year, with many players from the successful 2017 team taking a ‘gap’ year. We are looking forward to a number of those players returning in 2019. The Women’s team continued to demonstrate growing skills and success under coach Peter Grant (see page 64), securing a berth in the first semi-final in only their second year in the competition. The Under 19s finished on top of the ladder to bring home the Premiership Cup. Congratulations to a terrific team lead by first-year coach Brian ‘Barrell’ Randall and captained with great maturity by Tom Wallace.
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At Old Brighton, we are committed to creating a sustainable future. Eight years ago, the football department made a decision to promote talented youth and 2018 has been a testament to our commitment to this policy. Specifically, a number of Years 11 and 12 BGS players and Under 19s were promoted to the Seniors and Reserves in 2018. The players’ and parents’ support for this approach enabled our Seniors to be competitive and our Under 19s (pictured) to win the flag.
Congratulations to all who played for Old Brighton this season. The behaviour and attitude of our players, on and off the field, is recognised and commended. OBGFC has a strong history in the community. I would particularly like to thank all our sponsors, the Committee, volunteers and parents for their support as we look forward to a successful 2019 season. Please make yourself known upstairs after our home games. Everyone is welcome. Shane Young President OBGFC