JACKS put on Clinic vs. Kingless Dockers

Columbus, OH – Louisville failed to show in this make-up for their cancelled '09 game, leaving the Dockers short-handed, but with a roster bolstered by the promising likes of soon-to-be household Columbus names like Politz, Tharp and Clyde "Always hits a Homer" Simpson. Cinci were no strangers to experience though with Pennsylvania veterans Sam Pope and Scott Strenski lacing up for the Docks. Add in Aussie rugger, and Footy First-Timer Neale "This is (literally) my house" McMurray - and they weren't going to shy away from this MAAFL game turned "friendly."read more...

Strong Showing at Nashville Encouraging

Nashville, TN - With the club's first major road trip of the season, Columbus traveled strong down to visit the Kangaroos, one of the MAAFL perennial powerhouses. On a scorcher of day, where the tip-off was delayed due to Columbus' player travel issues, the footy would be top notch. Aussie ruckman for the Roos Luke Stocksdale dominated the ball-ups, gift-wrapping his midfield countrymen the pill to send into the forward lines where USAFL leading goal scorer Damian Serong showcased his talent over the inexperience of some of the Jackaroo rookies.

Never out of the match, or intimidated by the size and strength of their counterparts, Columbus fought valiantly, tallying some great series of plays together through Rob McFarland and up to Rob Ward. The Twighlight Twins, Eric Politz and Aron Tharp were impressive in their first MAAFL game, just as Bernie Frankl and Mike Krause learned by doing in their first go.

With a good relationship between the two teams, Columbus rocked the night's Social, as well as dominating in the "boat races." Nashville were class acts off the pitch, welcoming us to their town, as all enjoyed a festive night in Music city.

(Pics Here)

Nashville's Game Article Wrap-Up

Jackaroos Bring the Fight to Nashville this Saturday

This Saturday, June 19th, the Jackaroos will face off against the Nashville Kangaroos. The game starts at 2:00pm and we will be meeting around 7:00am to car-pool down. Team Manager Adam Peterson will be handling car-pooling arrangements so please contact him if you are willing to drive or will be needing a ride. Hotel rooms will be paid for by the club thanks to recent, great volunteering efforts. An incredible after-game social will follow the game.

Bushrangers take Spring Series in Metro Rd. 3

Tuttle Park With the metro series tied up, 1-1, both teams knew this would be for bragging rights. The savy old guys vs. OSU's youth and energy - it would be a classic battle. And the weather would join in to unleash a tsunami-esque downpouring of rain.

With the Jills in the mix, it was an interesting competition, wet and sloppy grass, and inexperience ruled the day. Columbus' veterans would come through to almost double-up on OSU, challenging themselves to put the scoreboard into triple-digits.

Social Members Bill Joyce and Pat Patterson joined in on the action, and as the weather cleared everybody had blast laying their bodies on the line and on the pitch for the pill.

Brandon Crowe would try his hand at umpiring along with Brian Turpie, as Scott Matheson stayed on the sideline to gauge his talent for the upcoming MAAFL season

(Amy Hoover's Pics Here)

Metro Round 3 this Saturday June 5th

This Saturday the Ohio State Buckaroos will be hosting the Columbus Bushrangers in Round 3 of the Columbus Footy Metro League. The game will be located just south of Beekman Rugby Fields. Click here for directions.. Players are expected to be there at 9:30am with a tip-off time of 10:00am. Also, the Jillaroos have been invited to participate in their first ever live-game competition

T-Shirts For Sale

Be sure to pick up a "Top 10 Rules" t-shirt. Prices are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Talk to Chet if you'd like to purchase one.

All-Club Fund Raiser at Ohio Stadium

Monday evening, instead of Captain's Practice/Strength & Conditioning, we have an ALL-CLUB Fundraising OPPORTUNITY. Help your club and your teammates make the most of this fantastic opportunity to raise some dough for your JACKS, JILLS and BUCKS teams! Pizza and Bevvies provided Click here for the details.

Jacks Run Out of Steam Against A United Force

Columbus, OH - Chicago came into town the reigning champions of the Mid-American Conference, having been crowned premiers the last three-straight years. The Jacks, twice badly defeated in Chicago, came in as the heavy underdogs, with a chip on their shoulders after the United ruined Columbus Dream First Season run at the MAAFL title. After a week of rain, both teams would battle each other in an African savannah of long-grass for a hard-fought, full-on 80 minute game in a rare 18 verse 18 matchup. read more...

Women's Footy JILLAROOS Officially Inaugurated

Columbus, OH – On a beautiful sunny spring day, seven lucky women came out to be a part of the first ever women's Aussie Rules practice/social/meeting ever in Ohio. Jamie, Tonya, Kristi, Sara, Megan(not pictured), Julie and Stefanie wrote themelves into future footy lore as the inaugural core that can say they will have literally been there from the beginning. Coaches Chet Ridenour and Alan Gardner and Jackaroos supporters Scoota & Santosh helped guide these women over the basics of handballing, and kicking. Did some drills and even got some action in an "ultimate footy-esque" game. They posed for team shots, and headed to BW3s afterwards for food & drink, while bonding over "2 Truths & A lie," sharing and creating nicknames, and dividing up homework to jump-start this team before they meet again.

Louisville Pre-Season Tournament Scores

Louisville, KY – On a windswept and unseasonably cold afternoon in the ‘Ville, the experience and cohesion of the Nashville Kangaroos proved just a little too much for the remainder of the field. Although both the home team Ohio Valley and the upstart Columbus Jackaroos battled manfully, the overall talent gap between themselves and Nashville proved too wide for either challenger to bridge.


Final Scores

Pool A
 
Nashville 9 9 63     Nashville   6 6 42      Columbus    3 12 30
Columbus  1 1  7     Ohio Valley 2 5 19      Ohio Valley 3  5 23


Pool B

Ohio Valley 7 7 49        Nashville   4 6 30      Nashville    8 2 50
Columbus    5 2 32        Columbus    6 7 43      Ohio Valley  2 6 18


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Congratulations to the Jackaroo's 2010 Team Captains

Columbus, OH – With a new Jackaroo's season comes a new on-field leadership. Congratulations go out to the Jackaroo's new captains: John Fisher(left), Evan Gardiner(center), and Chet Ridenour(right) who will be backing up Head Coach Scott Matheson on the field and at practices.

Bushes Trim Back Boastful Bucks

Columbus, OH – The sky was dark and threatened a deluge, but at the end of Columbus’ second metro footy game of the season it was to be the upstart Australian Rules Football Club at OSU (Buckaroos for short) feeling shades of black and blue. As players from both sides arrived speculation was rampant. Would Chet ‘cross-dressing hermaphrodite’ Ridenour’s make-up run if it began to rain? Alas, that question wouldn’t be answered until later as the rain gods spared these great men from central Ohio from any early dampness.

The game started fiercely as the ‘Bush’ of Columbus looked to avenge a savage beating two weeks earlier. The Bucks’ were missing key players Rob ‘works on Sundays’ Ward and Clyde ‘other commitments’ Simpson but they were still very confident, perhaps a bit too much so. Barnstorming ‘Fabulous’ Phil Sisia rampaged his way back onto the Columbus and USFooty scene early and often in this torrid affair; his breakaway runs through the mid-field would provide a spark for a Bushranger team desperately searching for something to ignite a wildfire. Early goals to Sisia, Adam ‘Tree Hugger’ Peterson and Evan ‘was a kanga-, now a jacka-‘ Gardiner put Columbus well on top at quarter time. A woeful miss from Scott ‘should’ve done better’ Matheson right before the break would keep the Buckaroos searching for that elusive first goal. Columbus led 23-1. read more...

Buckaroos Impressive in Metro Opener

Columbus, OH – The much anticipated 2010 Metro Season kicked off with a competitive start this Saturday on a beautifully sunny day, perfect for ‘Footy.’ Veterans on both sides of the pitch teamed up with a half-dozen enthusiastic rookies that added freshness and extra excitement to the match. On a field, perhaps ambitiously too long (even after Head Coach moved the West posts in 20 yards – it appeared that Columbus’ old(er) legs couldn’t keep up.

With an improved scoreboard, high flying country flags, goal umpires with flags, field signs, statisticians, photographers and videographers, the entire club was ready to put on a show for their fans. Final lineups would pit regular MAAFL teammates against themselves, as first-half Umpire Scott “Scoota” Matheson had set the stage and was ready to ruck it up. And with the Buckaroos (OSU) vs. the Bushrangers (CBUS) in Metro Round 1 you could tell it was going to be a G’day. read more...

Metro Season Begins with Round 1 Saturday April 10th, 11am-1pm at Tuttle Park

Watch 2009 DVD Slideshow

OSU Spring Involvement Fair

Weekly Thursday Trainings Begin

Preseason Training Camp & Campout

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Byrne’s Pub

OSU Student Organization Approved

Footy Project Night at Chet's,

Australia Day Celebration

Snow Bowl 2010