Issue 31/25 21st August 2025
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DISCIPLINARY CASES
NAME | # | TEAM | OFFENCE | SUSPENDED |
New this week | ||||
Makari Sutherland | 30 | East Kent Mavericks | Flagrant Unsportsmanlike Conduct | Unknown *Makari Sutherland is due to serve their suspension in the next game they are registered to play in. This is either the next competitive game for the East Kent Mavericks or if they register for a University Team, the first competitive game for that team. |
CJ Nequest | 56 | Rushmoor Knights U19 | Two Unsportsmanlike Fouls | Unknown *CJ Nequest is due to serve their suspension in the next two games they are registered to play in. This is either the next two competitive games for the Rushmoor Knights U19 Team or or if they register for a University or Senior Team, the first two competitive games for that team. |
Corben Merton | 5 | Rushmoor Knights U19 | Two Unsportsmanlike Fouls | Unknown *Corben Merton is due to serve their suspension in the next two games they are registered to play in. This is either the next two competitive games for the Rushmoor Knights U19 Team or or if they register for a University or Senior Team, the first two competitive games for that team. |
Previous weeks | ||||
Nathan Kwame Owusu-Ansa | 3 | South London Renegades | Misconduct | All games until 24th September 2025 |
GAME MANAGEMENT REPORTS
HOME TEAM | REPORT | NEXT HOME GAME |
New this week | ||
Birmingham Bulls | The changing room was a portakabin that was not large enough for a crew of eight. The field was missing nine-yard marks, but otherwise was very well marked. The away team had a couple of non-matching white jerseys due to not having enough alternate design jerseys Joel Pearson #405 | Unknown |
Birmingham Lions (NWFL) | Coaching box and team area marked with cones and (on one side) the numbers. Ball persons were provided very close to kickoff. The changing room was not locked during the game. Peter Parsons #321 | Unknown |
Edinburgh Napier Knights (U19) | 90-yard field. Henry Richardson #25 | Unknown |
London Warriors (NWFL) | Mostly blue markings on a multisports field. Some lines are white as they are used for other sports too. One ball person changed at halftime. One other ball person changed in the middle of the second half. Ben Gadsby #564 | Unknown |
Rushmoor Knights (U19) | 100-yard field marked to a high standard, barring a few oddities. The plane of the goals were far too wide as the posts are extensions to soccer goals. Changes to both the chain crew and ball assistants at halftime. Oliver Maskell #221 | Unknown |
Scunthorpe Alphas | 90-yard field. No limit lines. Team areas were incorrectly marked out between the 25-yard lines. Game balls required inflation prior to the game. The officials' changing room was a disabled toilet with no private shower or toilet. David Hewitt #607 | Unknown |
Somerset Wyverns | Hereford wore purple jerseys during warmups, which clashed with Somerset’s kit. However, they were able to change to grey jerseys prior to the coin toss. The changing room was a conference room, but it was neither private nor lockable. The chain broke several times. Euan Paterson #165 | Unknown |
Outstanding items from previous weeks | ||
Manchester Titans | 90-yard field. Several small holes from football goal posts needed filling with sand. The changing room, whilst large and comfortable, was the stadium media room and had no toilet or shower. David Hewitt #607 | 23rd August 2025 v Bristol Aztecs |
PLAY OF THE WEEK: | |
New this week | Play: 4th & 10 at the B-26. Team A attempt a Field Goal which is successful. During the play defensive lineman B93 grabbed and twisted the facemask of Offensive Lineman A68. There are 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The score is 21-0.
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Last week | Play: 3 seconds remain in the 2nd Quarter it is 1st and 10 at the B-40. Team A are attempting to score before the half is over. QB A12 drops back to pass and is sacked at the B-49. After making the tackle, line backer B55 makes an offensive gesture towards the Team A sideline. Time expired during the down.
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MECHANICS: | |
New this week | Game Situation: On a 8 person crew, which officials should escort the team captains into the centre of the field for the coin toss?
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Last week | Game Situation: On a 5 man crew, Team A take a timeout. Both teams huddle near their respective sidelines. Team B is on the press-box sideline. The Umpire informs the crew that the timeout is nearing its end and the wing officials on both sidelines encourage their respective teams to return to the field. Team A return to the field. The Line Judge has been reminding Team B that the timeout is expiring and they should return to the field, but they are still huddling around a Coach. The timeout expires and the ball is declared ready for play. Team A are ready and in position for their next offensive play, Team B are not. How should the officials react? Answer: If no players from Team B are ready to play when Team A is set to snap the ball following a timeout, penalise Team B for delay of game. Do not give Team A a free play (M3.4.1.c). The officials on the sideline are responsible for ensuring that the captain or coach of the team knows that the timeout is about to end (M3.4.1.c & M17.1.9.c). |
Date | Event | Contact for details |
2025 | ||
BAFRA Directors | |||||
President | David Parsons | General Secretary | Richard Moger | ||
Finance | Mark Schofield | Operations | Oliver Maskell | ||
Recruitment | Emma Harris | Training | James Ford-Bannister | ||
Director without Portfolio #1 | Peter Parsons | Director without Portfolio #2 | Steve Tonkinson | ||
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