Perth Broncos
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The Perth Broncos are a Gridiron team based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Perth Broncos are current members of Gridiron West and Gridiron Australia
Originally known as The Bassendean Broncos.
The Broncos were founding members of W.A.G.F.L. (Western Australian Gridiron Football League)in 1988.
The Broncos are believed to be the longest running Gridiron team in Australia with many other teams either folding or merging in what is an amateur sport in that country.
The Bassendean Broncos played in the first ever local Gridiron game in W.A. defeating The Southside Seahawks 2-0 with the lone score being a safety.
The Broncos were also later founding members of Western Australia's current Gridiron league Gridiron West which kicked off in 1994.
Over the years The Broncos have had much success and made several Grand Final appearances although yet to claim a Championship.
Broncos who have represented Australia in Gridiron at Junior Level
Broncos who have represented Western Australia in Gridirion
Broncos who have represented Western Australia at Junior Level
Gridiron West League Most Valuable Player Winners
Gridiron Australia National Championships Game MVP Winners
The Perth Broncos are current members of Gridiron West and Gridiron Australia
Gridiron Australia
Gridiron Australia is the governing body of American football in Australia. It is an approved sporting association under federal government regulations and is a member of the International Federation of American Football . The organisation was formed in 1996.Gridiron Australia oversees the...
Team history
Founded in early 1988 after a Gridiron recruiting tour peaked interest in the area.Originally known as The Bassendean Broncos.
The Broncos were founding members of W.A.G.F.L. (Western Australian Gridiron Football League)in 1988.
The Broncos are believed to be the longest running Gridiron team in Australia with many other teams either folding or merging in what is an amateur sport in that country.
The Bassendean Broncos played in the first ever local Gridiron game in W.A. defeating The Southside Seahawks 2-0 with the lone score being a safety.
The Broncos were also later founding members of Western Australia's current Gridiron league Gridiron West which kicked off in 1994.
Over the years The Broncos have had much success and made several Grand Final appearances although yet to claim a Championship.
Perth Broncos Individual Honours
Broncos who have represented Australia in Gridiron- John Wills (1999)
- Ashley Chaulk (2005)
- Jason Noble (2005)
- Justin "J.R." Rogers (Coach) (2009)
- Damien "Bluey" Donaldson (2011)
- Nathan Brown (2011)
Broncos who have represented Australia in Gridiron at Junior Level
- Justin "J.R." Rogers (Coach - Offensive Coordinator) (2008)
- Louis Probett (2008)
- Ben Houston (2008)
- Brandt Honda (2011)
- Darcy Dignam (2011)
- Jordan Nicolau (2011)
Broncos who have represented Western Australia in Gridirion
- Steve "Doggie" Donovan (2001)
- Sean Ormrod (2001)
- John Wills (2001)
- Justin "J.R." Rogers (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008)
- Spencer Skett (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008)
- Jason Cull (2003, 2005)
- Peter "Slim" Wilmore (2003, 2010)
- Darren Enright (2003, 2006)
- Jason Noble (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- Ashley Chaulk (2004, 2005)
- Nathan Brown (2006, 2010)
- Jarrod "Hammer" Stinton (2008)
- Damien "Bluey" Donaldson (2010)
- Dave Dingham (2010)
- Dave Mercovich (2010)
- Reece MacMillan (2010)
- Justin "J.R." Rogers* (South Australian Head Coach 2010)
Broncos who have represented Western Australia at Junior Level
- Justin "J.R." Rogers (2007, 2009 Head Coach)
- Damien "Bluey" Donaldson (2007)(2009, 2011 Defensive Coordinator)
- Lane Honda (2007, Offensive Assistant, 2011 Head Coach)
- Beau Dunstan (2007)
- Liam McNally (2007)
- Steven Kulacz (2007)
- Torren Honda (2007)
- Mike McQueen (2007)
- Dave Mercovich (2007)
- Gavin Stokell (2007)
- Zane Perrefit (2009)
- Tom Lind (2009)
- Elliot Ward (2011)
- Darcy Dignam (2011)
- Jake Sutton (2011)
- Sandon Honda (2011)
Gridiron West League Most Valuable Player Winners
- Justin "J.R." Rogers (2004)
Gridiron Australia National Championships Game MVP Winners
- Justin "J.R." Rogers (2005 vs New South Wales)
- Ashley Chaulk (2005 vs South Australia in 3rd place playoff)
- Nathan Brown (2006 vs Victoria)
- Jason Noble (2006 vs South Australia in 3rd place playoff)
See also
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- Gridiron AustraliaGridiron AustraliaGridiron Australia is the governing body of American football in Australia. It is an approved sporting association under federal government regulations and is a member of the International Federation of American Football . The organisation was formed in 1996.Gridiron Australia oversees the...