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Little Stags Raise The Curtain

On Sunday 5th March, ten little Under 8 Samford Stags, flanked by their coaches and supported by about 50 of their biggest fans, made their way into the Big Smoke! The meeting place – the Wally Lewis statue outside Suncorp Stadium. Their mission – to play the curtain raiser ahead of the Redcliffe Dolphins NRL debut. They gathered and took team photos, pulled on their boots and changed into their green and gold jerseys.

Finding their seats, the excited little players waited to be called down to the big green paddock. As they ran out, waving to their adoring, also green and gold clad fans, we as parents took a moment to look up at the big screen and soak in the amazing opportunity that had been given to our little footy players.

Taking on the Nambour Crushers, our boys did themselves and their club proud, coming away with a win. Realistically, the score didn’t matter. It was all over far too quickly, and the players returned to their seats sweaty, ten foot taller than when they ran on and itching to get back out there again!

We all settled in to watch the Dolphins play their game, but to be honest, it was nowhere near as impressive as the game we had just witnessed. Ten little Staggies, playing the game of their lives.

We would like to thank the Redcliffe Dolphins for the invitation to play, our club and committee, the Samford Stags for coordinating the outing, allowing our kids to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Also, to the kids family and friends who came to support them (and cheer VERY loudly!) and to our amazing coaches, Dennis Quinlan and Matt Fox who take time out of their own busy family and work lives to train, support and encourage our kids each week.

We are all so lucky to be a part of the Stags community. The season kicks off in just over a week but I think it’s safe to say, these kids have already played their “game of the season”!

Ellie Herd

Anzac Day 2023 Notice To Community And Participants

The Samford RSL Sub-Branch extends a warm welcome for all to attend the 2023 Anzac Day Memorial Service, which will be held at our Avenue of Honour (AoH) on 25 April 2023. This year Anzac Day falls on a Tuesday.

Anzac Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli in 1915. It is also a day of remembrance for all soldiers who have fought and died for their country.

2023 EVENT PROGRAM

7.15am Marchers form up – SAoH soccer ground end 0715hr latest.

7.40am Fly Past One

7.45am Marchers step off towards memorial site

8.00am Fly Past Two

8.10am Service commences

9.10am Service concludes

Organisations/groups who wish to march and/or lay a wreath must email Mark Orreal at deputypresident@bnd.rslqld.net.au with the correct name of the person laying the wreath and organisation/group marching

Next Sdppa Meeting

Wednesday 19th April 2023 by no later than Monday 10 April 2023. Each group participating in the march will be allocated a sign and a member of the organisation/group will lead them during the march.

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

Covered seating will be available for Veterans, disabled and the elderly. Dignitaries and disable parking will be accessible from Burton Lane and will be controlled by the Queensland Police Service and assisted by the Samford Rural Fire Brigade. General parking will be accessible near the soccer grounds and across the road at the tennis courts.

The RSL Sub-Branch strives to make Anzac Day significant and memorable. We hope you will join us in commemorating this important day in our history.

Mark Orreal