HOOTERS CUP Match Report now available

The Match report for the Hooters Cup is now available in the Match Report section or by clicking here. You can also view the Ottawa Swans match recap by clicking here.

2009 Opening Round of the ECAFL Season, 10am Sunday May 3rd at Parc Jarry, Montreal

The Saints and Bombers will square off in the opening match of the Eastern Canada Australian Football League, 10am Sunday May 3rd at Parc Jarry in Montreal.

After an eventful 'HOOTERS RIVE-SUD PRE-SEASON CUP' the Bombers will be looking to keep their momentum going, now 2-0 against the Saints. The Bombers will be led by Canadian Cam Stark, one of the leagues best on-ballers, with an influx of talented rookies and some veteran Aussies in the team the Bombers will be quietly confident of taking home the four points on Sunday.

After a disastrous Pre-Season Cup where the Saints failed to record a single victory things are looking a little brighter ahead of the season opener. Head coach and 2008 leading Goal Kicker Anthony Williams will be back in the line-up, as well as full-forward Vincent Pottier. The Saints struggled up forward in their pre-season hit-outs and these additions will clearly ease the pressure on the Saints small forwards. The good news doesn't end there with rumour that Saints star ruckman Ronan Rouxell may be making his '09 debut, this would help the Saints through the midfield as talented on-ballers Fred Frost, Mick Lacy and Alex Rochette can focus on carving up the Bombers midfield. There is still a question mark over the fitness of 2008 B&F Runner-Up Sam Heath, he may be they key to a Saints victory.

It looks set to be another close one, The Bombers are yet to drop a game to the Bleu and Blanc - but the return of Coach Williams will provide not only a focal point up forward but leadership and direction for the young Saints, making them slight favourites in this one. The Verdict: Saints by 11 points.

Quebec Saints covered in 'The Suburban'

The Quebec Saints were covered today in West Island Montreal's 'The Suburban' newspaper. You can view the entire article by clicking here and turning to page 96.

Ottawa Swans win HOOTERS CUP

The Ottawa Swans have claimed the inaugural 'HOOTERS CUP' with a hard fought come from behind victory against a gallant Laval Bombers side. In what was a picture perfect day for Aussie Rules, after 2 rounds the undefeated Swans met the undefeated Bombers in what shaped up to be a winner takes all contest. After a close first half that saw the Bombers hold a slender lead the Swans hit a purple patch late in the game with three unanswered goals setting up the victory.

The surprise of the day were the Montreal Shamrocks, the Gaelic team in their first ever Aussie Rules tournament managed to keep pace with their more experienced counterparts, eventually beating the Saints and claiming 3rd overall for the day.

The Saints who were hit with a late withdrawal in key forward Anthony Williams, and an injury to Sam Heath struggled to cover the huge losses in their line-up. The undermanned team fought hard all day and were by no means pushovers.

Tournament MVP went to the Swans Luke Walsh and tournament Rookie Standout went to James-Roberts Theis of the Bombers. A more indepth match analysis will be posted soon.

'HOOTERS RIVE-SUD CUP' venue moved to PARC JARRY, MONTREAL - Noon, Sunday.

As reported on TSN earlier in the day, due to some unforseen events the first ever 'HOOTERS RIVE-SUD CUP' has been moved to Parc Jarry, Montreal. The kick off time will still be Noon, Sunday April 19th as players are expected to be arriving to the field at around 11. Word is still not yet in on whether the Ottawa Swans will be attending although the Saints, Bombers and Shamrocks have all confirmed they will be doing battle.

Stay tuned for more updates...

It's a tough job.... but somebody has to do it

The Quebec Saints held their 2009 Jumper Presentation at HOOTERS RIVE-SUD Montreal this past Saturday and started what is sure to be a very successful partnership. The 2009 'HOOTERS RIVE-SUD MONTREAL PRE-SEASON CUP' is less than a week away now and the nerves are surely settling in. The Saints will enter the tournament a clear cut second favourite, the Ottawa Swans will be the team to beat. Congratulations to Patrick 'PJ' Devine for taking out the Tuque raffle.

A reminder to all competitors that you must be at the ground at 11am. The tournament will be held at PARC CARTIER, LAVAL. It is 50 metres from Cartier Metro and there is plenty of parking available.

INAUGURAL HOOTERS PRE-SEASON CUP SUNDAY APRIL 19th noon at Parc Cartier

The 'HOOTERS RIVE-SUD MONTREAL PRE-SEASON CUP' will take place on Sunday April 19th at Parc Cartier, Laval (Metro Cartier) kick off time is Noon.
The tournament will be the first of it's kind in Quebec, a battle of Eastern Canada to be fought out between 4 teams, Powerhouse football club the Ottawa Swans, Newcomers the Montreal Saints and dark horses the Laval Bombers and the Montreal Shamrocks GAA.
Entry is free and there will be a bbq and drinks available for purchase at the ground. Come down and cheer on the locals boys as the do battle for the HOOTERS CUP!