Division II Tournament Summary

Grand Final

The Milwaukee Bombers took to the field on a beautiful sunny day to take on the Golden State Roos in the Grand Final. The match was fast and physical.  The Bombers were able to draw first blood as Jason Becker snuck around the Roos defense for the first goal.  The Roos, using their size advantage, would not be put down.  Half time came with the Bombers clinging to an 8-7 one-point lead. The breather seemed to calm the Bombers who came charging out in the second half.  Chris Flaherty drew first blood with a kick for goal amid heavy traffic. Jared Brunmeier also added to the lead with two goals.  Still, the Roos refused to let go and came charging back with time running out.  They squeezed through the Bomber defense for two goals, which brought them back to within seven. There, the Bomber defense stiffened and the Roos did not threaten again. As time expired, the Milwaukee Bombers became the 2003 Division II Champions by defeating the Golden Gate Roos 26-19. 

Round 1

The Bombers started the weekend with a match up against the 12th ranked Baltimore / Washington Eagles. At the half the Bombers were only up by a few points. They split the game open in the second half with a pair of goals and managed to hold off a late rally from the Eagles.

Round 2

The Bombers second match of the day came against the 10th ranked Arizona Hawks. The Arizona team came out strong, but in the end could not keep up with the speed of the Bombers. By the half the game had already been decided with the Bombers holding an insurmountable lead.

Round 3

The final day of the tournament started with the Bombers facing the 16th ranked Nashville Red Roos. The Roos had also surprised some teams in the tournament coming into the match 2-0. This match was to decide who would qualify for the championship game. The Bombers fired out of the gates and never looked back, leading by over 30 at the half.

About the Aussie Rules Club at UWM

This student organization dedicated to generating interest in Australian Rules Football ("Footy") among the UWM student body.  This organization provides a great opportunity for both male and female students to participate in athletic competition and get involved in a different sport.

About the Milwaukee Bombers

The Milwaukee Bombers participate in the Mid American Australian Football League (MAAFL), a division of the United States Australian Football League (USAFL).  The Aussie Rules Club at UWM is affiliated with the Milwaukee Bombers.

About the United States Australian Football League (USAFL)

The United States Australian Football League, founded in 1997, is an amateur, grassroots sports organization dedicated to the development of Australian football in the United States. The USAFL, which comprises more than 40 member clubs, promotes participation by emphasizing awareness and a sense of community within its member clubs, by setting standards by which member clubs agree to abide and by fostering youth programs across the United States.