Community footy is set to make a return to the bayside with the birth of the Victoria Point Sharks Football Club.
Aligning under the banner of the Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club, where the Redland Bombers currently play in the second tier NEAFL competition, the Sharks aim to retain the Redland Sharks JAFC footballers who wish to remain at the club but are not of NEAFL standard, while also attract locals back to the club.
"It is our intention to field senior and reserve teams in the QAFA (A) in the 2015 season," club president Nigel Hyland said.
"We really want to bring the community feel to the place and attracting those who have moved away from the club in recent times is at the heart of what we are about."
The club has appointed Rod Brown to the senior coaching position. Brown comes to the club from the Wynnum Football Club, where he played and coached more than 400 games.
He said it was an exciting opportunity to be appointed the inaugural coach of the Victoria Point Sharks Football Club.
"I am very much looking forward to the challenge of being involved in the starting of a footy club, but am confident with the quality of personnel already involved," he said.
Brown will be assisted by Nic Aldridge, who returns to Queensland after three years in Melbourne at the Wyndham Vale Football Club. Rob Devlin has been appointed reserve grade coach.
All prospective players are invited to attend the pre-season training program at Ern Dowling Oval 2, Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point each Tuesday and Thursday night from 6pm.
To stay up to date with the new venture or for more information, "like" the Victoria Point Sharks Football Club Facebook page, call club president Nigel Hyland on 0438 728 945 or email vpsharksfc@outlook.com.
