Belfast Bulls

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Belfast Bulls
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.

Contents 1 Overview 2 2006 2.1 2006 Player Awards 3 Season-by-season records 4 Coaching Staff 4.1 Current Staff 5 Players 5.1 2006 Roster 5.2 2007 Roster 6 External links

[edit] Overview

Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002. 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 Tim Jebb.

[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
IAFL
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 - Rod Thompson/ Mike Calo
• Defensive Coordinator - Chris Millar
• Running Back/Receiver Coach - Scott Alcock
• Defensive Line- Marty Mckeever
• Defensive Backs- Mike Scott
• Wide Receivers- Mark Helferty

[edit] Players

[edit] 2006 Roster

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Quarterbacks Mike Calo Scott Lennox Halfbacks Charlie Campalani Fullbacks Gareth Millar Receivers Gary McIlkerney Bjorn Blythe Nick Crawford Tight Ends Scott Allcock		Tackles Andy Black Conor Leckey Guards Alva Blanton Marty Corrigan Daniel Moon Centers John Savage Defensive line Marty McKeever DT Matt McGrath DT Niall Barr DT Marty Devlin DE Craig McClintock DE Andy Phillips DE		Linebackers Stephen Coulter Willy Hart Timo Oates Chris Annette Defensive backs Conor Teer CB Tim Jebb CB Barry Shaw CB Mark Helferty S Mike Scott S Dee Lorimer S

[edit] 2007 Roster

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Quarterbacks Mike Calo Halfbacks Charlie Campalani Phil Gunning Fullbacks Gareth Millar Receivers Gary McIlkerney Bjorn Blythe Phil Annette Nick Crawford Tight Ends John Savage "Big" Derek David Orr		Tackles Andy Black Conor Leckey Guards Alva Blanton Marty Corrigan Glenn Harrison Centers Daniel Moon Defensive line Marty McKeever DT Matt McGrath DT Niall Barr DT Craig McClintock DE Andy Phillips DE Willy Hart DE		Linebackers Stephen Coulter Timo Oates Mark Eastwood Rab Newman Defensive backs Conor Teer CB Tim Jebb CB Chris Annette CB Dave Cooke CB Scott Cackett CB Mark Helferty S Scott Lennox S Mike Scott S Dee Lorimer S

[edit] External links

• Belfast Bulls official web site
• Belfast Bulls forums
• IAFL League site
• Irish American Football Scene Forums

IAFL

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