Belfast Bulls
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Based in | Belfast |
| Colors | Maroon & White |
| League | IAFL |
| Head coach | Rod Thompson |
The Belfast Bulls are an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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[edit] Overview
Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2000. The Bulls currently compete in the IAFL in a kitted, 11 a side capacity, and in their second season won the league, and narrowly lost in the Shamrock Bowl final. Their offence features Gareth Millar, Mike Calo, Charlie Campalani and Bjorn Blythe in addition to possessing one of the biggest offensive line units in the IAFL. The defence is strong, featuring Mark Helferty, Marty McKeever and Marty Devlin.
[edit] 2006
They competed well in 2006, despite losing some experienced players to various different circumstances. They narrowly lost in Shamrock Bowl final of 2005.
[edit] 2006 Player Awards
- Most Valuable Player - Mike Calo
- Offensive Player Of The Year - Charlie Campalani
- Defensive Player Of The Year - Mark Helferty
- Rookie Of The Year - Tim Jebb
- Most Improved Player - Andy Black
[edit] Season-by-season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff Results |
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| 2004 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3rd IAFL | Beaten Semi-Finalists |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 | 0 | IAFL League Champions | Beaten Shamrock Bowl Finalists |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6th IAFL | -- |
| *2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1st IAFL | -- |
| Totals | 15 | 9 | 0 | (2004-2007, excluding playoffs) | |
* = Current Standing
[edit] Coaching Staff
[edit] Current Staff
- Head Coach - Rod Thompson
- Offensive Coordinator - Billy Boyd
- Defensive Coordinator - Chris Millar
- Running Back/Receiver Coach - Scott Alcock
[edit] Players
[edit] 2006 Roster
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Quarterbacks
Halfbacks
Fullbacks
Receivers
Tight Ends
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Tackles
Guards
Defensive line
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
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[edit] External links
- Belfast Bulls official web site
- Belfast Bulls forums
- IAFL League site
- Irish American Football Scene Forums
| IAFL |
| Belfast Bulls | Carrickfergus Knights | Cork Admirals | Dublin Dragons | Dublin Rebels | Dublin City University Saints | University of Limerick Vikings | North Dublin Marshalls Development teams: Belfast Trojans | Cork Predators | Craigavon Cowboys | Galway Sea Devils | South East Strongbows | Tallaght Outlaws |
