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The Showponies are a collection of mates who have a love of racing and enjoy a punt and a good time to boot. Regulars at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast for the past 20 yrs this group of sports nuts now how to have a good time.

They were able to have some fun with the first lady of racing, Gai Waterhouse who was more than happy to join in for a photo. Several of the Showponies are owners of the Showpony Express hence the name and were hoping to have their horse race at the coast. Unfortunately it did not fit in with his preparations this year but the Showponies were able to back several winners including those trained by John O'Shea.

Another Syndicate joins RockSolid.

The Hasting Point Syndicate are now using RockSolid Sports to manage and administer their syndicate. This syndicate was recently formed by a group of mates from Hasting Point on the Tweed Coast who have taken a small interest in a Commands/County Mayo filly trained by Tony Gollan at Toowoomba.

Tony has had some recent success with horses such as Liston Son, Temple of Boom and Spirit of Boom.

Unraced and unnamed as yet the stable have high hopes for this young County Mayo filly who is being set for an assult on the Brisbane winter carnival.

Young gun, Aaron Rockley has moved to Brisbane and has started training fulltime with the Broncos. Hoping to crack the Broncos U20's in his first year Aaron has been putting in the hard yards at training as well as making adjustments to his lifestyle after moving down from Atherton in October.

At 109kgs and 6'3" he has the attributes to make the transition but at only 17 the Broncos may feel he is a little young to be exposed to the rigors of the National Youth Comp.

He has been soaking up the training and the skills being taught to him and the trials will allow him to show the coaches he has what it takes.

Aaron has been affiliated with the Qld Cup Premiers the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and will play colts  under coach, Adam Brideson if he does not make the Broncos U20's.

After a long drought the Wynnum Manly Seagulls have broken through for their maiden Qld Cup premiership defeating Tweed Heads in a thriller at Suncorp Stadium. With the Seagulls faithfull in full cry the Wynnum Manly continued their dream run coming from sixth place in the ladder to take the title.

It was great to see for all the loyal supporters and sponsors who have seen the club finally reach it's potential.

Congratulations to Paul Green, Luke Dalziel Don and all the boys on a great result!!

Maverick was on display at the annual car spectacular, Cooly Rocks On at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast recently. It was a mass of muscle cars and hot rods ranging from daily drivers to pristine show cars that look like pieces of art.

Only a few Dodge Challengers were on display as they tend to be a rarety in Australia. Their popularity is growing as people become aware of them and I am sure we will see the numbers grow in coming years.

The Showpony Express won on debut at Wyong in a 1200mtr Maiden Hcp. After jumping well jockey, James McDonald took the Showpony Express to the rear of the field before taking him wide for a run and heading the leader 400mtrs from home to fight out the finish in a photo.

It was a long wait for the syndicate members in attendance but the result was confirmed and it was smiles all round. Trainer, John O'Shea was very pleased with the run and believes this horse has some black type quality about him.

RockSolid Sports are using their vast experience in Rugby League to provide support as a Bid Consultant to the Western Corridor Bid looking to enter a team into the NRL when expansion plans are approved.

Based in Ipswich, the Western Corridor Bid encompasses the southern end of Brisbane, Ipswich the Lockyer Valley up through to Toowoomba and the Western Plains. The bid team will be supported by two Qld Cup teams, the Souths Logan Magpies and the Ipswich Jets along with the Toowoomba Rugby League. The Western Corridor region has a huge junior base and the growth rate for both residential and the business sector provides a strong argument for their inclusion when the expansion plans are announced.

One of the main goals for the bid team is to bring back the support to the Toowoomba Clydesdales who have been left in the wilderness in recent years. This region has been responsible in developing some of the games greats with no less than 12 players included in the Qld Team of the Century.

Rocksolid Sports will support two teams participating in this years Kokoda Challenge held in the hinterland of the Gold Coast. The RockSolid Challengers featuring Mark Rockley, Levi Maxwell, Adam Brideson and Rob Fleischer along with Team Tally featuring Andrew Burgess, Dale Mills, Colin Solomon and Gwyn Williams, will be supported by RockSolid Sports and several other sponsors including KPD, Colliers International, Mass Nutrition, Tallebudgerra Surf Club and the Alan Rockley Memorial Sports Fund(ARMSF).

The Kokoda Challenge on the Gold Coast is hailed as Australia's toughest endurance event.

Participants trek a 96km course that leads along fire trails, crosses 12 creeks and summits 5,000m of vertical elevation.

The goal is to finish as a complete team of four in honour of the spirit forged on the Kokoda Track in 1942: mateship, endurance, courage and sacrifice.

Regardless of fitness level, age or background, people from all walks of life,find participating in the Kokoda Challenge not only a great personal achievement, but a way to honour the Kokoda legacy and support local teenagers to gain a brighter future for themselves and their families through The Kokoda Challenge Youth Program.

RockSolid Sports recently withdrew their management services to the Wynnum Manly Seagulls. After 8 years working with the Seagulls in coaching and more recently as acting CEO, Mark Rockley announce his desire to move on from the role to pursue other interests.

RockSolid Sports act as fulltime management consultants for this role and will finalise these duties very soon. It has been a long and prosperous association and will continue as a sponsorship association in the future.

"I have made alot of friends over the years and I have enjoyed every minute at the club. The Wynnum Manly Seagulls have a proud history and I am proud to be a part of that history. It will be a sad day when I say goodbye." said Mark. "We have progressed things a lot over the past few years and I feel a premiership is just around the corner."

The Seagulls recently announced Graham Murray the former NRL and NSW State of Origin coach as the man to take over as CEO.

Rockley signs with the Broncos!!

Aaron Rockley, nephew of Rocksolid's managing director, Mark Rockley has finalised a 4 year agreement with the Brisbane Broncos. Sought after by several clubs including Penrith and the Cowboys, Aaron and the Rocksolid team chose the Broncos because of their reputation of bringing young players through the ranks and progressing them through to the NRL.

Being a frontrower it was important that his development was progressive as it takes time for these young players to mature in that position. Aaron at only 16, will remain at home for the first year of the deal to progress his Carpentry Apprenticeship into the third year and then move to Brisbane at the end of 2011.

The Showpony Syndicate have purchased their first racing thoroughbred at the Magic Millions Sales on the Gold Coast. A 2yo colt with the breeding by Anabaa/Southern Venture, the Showponys own a 65% share in association with Champion Thoroughbreds owner, Jason Abrahams.

Named the Showpony Express he will be trained at Randwick in Sydney by Group 1 Trainer, John O'Shea.

Introducing the newest member of the Rocksolid Team - Maverick. Rocksolid Sports Managing Director, Mark Rockley recently purchased this cool ride to assist in promotional activities for the company as well as some added enjoyment for the team. Restored in the US this vehicle was brought to Australia in 2009. The Dodge Challenger became famous after an appearance in the cult movie Vanishing Point.

The first generation Dodge Challenger was a pony car built from 1970 to 1974, using the Chrysler E platform and sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda. Both the Challenger and Barracuda were available in a staggering number of trim and option levels and were intended to compete against cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, and to do it while offering virtually every engine in Chrysler's inventory.

The performance model was the R/T (Road/Track), with a 383 CID Magnum V8, rated at 335 bhp (249.8 kW); 300 bhp (223.7 kW) for 1971, due to a drop in compression. The standard transmission was a 3-speed manual. Optional R/T engines were the 375 bhp (279.6 kW) 440 cu in (7.2 L) Magnum, the 390 bhp (290.8 kW) 440 CID Six-Pack and the 425 bhp (316.9 kW) 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi.

Dynamic Seagulls fullback Chris McQueen has realised a boyhood dream by recently signing a two year, fulltime deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. After reaching the grand final in his first year with the Wynnum Manly Colts and then backing it up with a premiership in A Grade the next year Chris made an instant impression and in 2008 played fullback for most of the year in Qld Cup for the Seagulls. His size and strong running caught the eye of scouts from both Manly and South Sydney but the Rabbitohs deal will allow him to make the best of his opportunity. Not bad for a young man from Kingaroy!!

2008 is the Centenary of Rugby League in Australia and RockSolid Sports is proud to kick off the year with a luncheon featuring two of the most famous Brothers in the games history.

Plaza Terrace Room 
Brisbane Convention Centre 

12 noon Friday 29th February 2008      

Matthew & Andrew Johns will tell it as it is. This is an event not to be missed. David Fordham will MC the luncheon which will include an in depth interview with the Johns Brothers giving us an incite into to their lives growing up, their football careers and life after football. There will also be a special guest appearance by Reg Reagan and the afternoon will include a Major Auction featuring personalised sports memorabilia.   

Tables and Tickets are available now so be quick, as this event will sell out. Tables range from $1300 for a table of ten(10) or $140.00 for a single ticket. Tickets are available by contacting Mark Rockley on 0412 885 805. It’s an ideal way to kick of the Rugby League season so treat your staff or your clients to a great event with plenty of fun and entertainment on offer.

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Within just four weeks of starting with Colliers International, former professional tri-athlete Levi Maxwell has scored his first win. Maxwell, whose professional career saw him travel the world and receive a ranking in the top 20, has finalised his first deal, the lease of a property at 2/8 Boyland Ave in Coopers Plains for $52,000.

When wrapping up his sporting career, Levi said he was drawn to the commercial property market because it had all the facets he enjoyed in sport. In choosing Colliers International, Levi said he started to investigate his options around 12 mths ago and the agency seemed a natural fit.

Paul Matthews has started his international campaign for 2007 with two podium finishes in US half ironman events over the past 2 months. Paul is a regular on the Australian Tri circuit and each year heads over to Europe to compete against the worlds best triathletes. This year he has turned to half marathon events after a confident boosting race while in Europe in 2006.

The decision has reaped instant rewards with two second placings to another Australian Chris Leigh. Paul has set the pace in both races and the results have been the same with Chris leigh getting the better of him in the later stages of the race. In the second event Paul would be happy with his run time of 1:15:16 for the half marathon run.

Although in semi retirement Levi Maxwell cannot shake the competitive bug. A last minute decision to jump on a plane to Singapore has reaped dividends with a 3rd Place to Australia's Courtney Atkinson who finished 1st and ahead of Brad Bevan who came in 4th in an elite triathlon on the weekend of May 27.

Training only part time and a relaxed approach maybe part of this success but I am sure it will start the fire in the belly for a return to more competitive racing when the time is right. Elite athletes like Levi cannot stay away from the action for to long. The competitive nature and drive never really disappears. So don't be surprised to see Levi back sooner rather than later.

Yes, the Main Event is back, bigger and better than ever.  RockSolid Sports is proud to present, “STATE OF ORIGIN BOXING”, amateur boxing at it’s very best on FRIDAY the 15th June 2007 at the Qld Lions Soccer Club 133 Pine Rd Richlands. This event will present some of Australia’s leading amateur boxers set to make their mark at the Beijing Olympics.  Featuring several high quality Queensland boxers this promises to be a high caliber night of boxing. 

This is a night not to be missed and similar to previous RockSolid shows an entertainment support package will ensure a quality event.  State of Origin Legends, Other Special Guests, Memorabilia Auction and a DJ make up just part of this package, with the Qld Lions Soccer Club providing what we believe to be Brisbane's premier venue for boxing.

Sponsorship packages and Tables are available now so be quick, as this event will sell out.  This is a fully seated event with limited general admission tickets. Tables range from $300 for an outer table to $600 for Ringside Tables. All tables include a Food and Beverage starter pack. Tickets are available by contacting RockSolid Sports on 0412 885 805. Please note Ringside tables are limited so be quick. It’s an ideal way to treat your staff or your clients to a great night out with plenty of fun and entertainment on offer. Visit of Event Management page for more information.

On January 18th 2007 David was diagnosed with Omentum Adenocarcinoma which is an extremely rare form of bowel and stomach cancer. Due to the type of cancer, how rapidly it has spread and the extent of the growth, David has been told his type of cancer is in-operable and that radium is not an option. David is currently under going chemotherapy but due to further complications he is only able to have a lower grade chemotherapy which is statistically only 20% effective. He has 4 boys , one 12, 10 and twin 6 year olds whom also enjoy following in Dad's footsteps and are involved in Junior Rugby League. Prior to this David was an active parent/coach for junior league. His love and passion for the game has always been a major part of his life and throughout his years of playing he has gained many lifelong friends.

 As a friend and former team mate of David I would like to host this event as a way of getting as many family and friends together to support a mate who is doing it a bit tough at the moment. Medical costs for his treatment are putting a strain on him and his family and if we can all get together a raise some funds to help in his time of need it will help enormously. The opportunity to catch up with family, friends and former team mates will also give David a good boost. 

You will find more information about the event we have planned if you visis our Event Management page. If you can help out by taking a table that would be great and we are also looking for any donations for our Auction and or Multi Draw Raffle. Sponsorship of the event is also available.

Natalie and her horse Jackson have replaced the Old Buck at the Broncos after his retirement at the end of 2006. Jackson another one of Natalie's stable of horses will perform at each of the Broncos home games and will retain the name of Buck for the Broncos Supporters. Jackson was selected due to his quiet nature and after 5 homes games he is really starting to settle in to his new found stardom. This opportunity is also a good way to increase exposure for Natalie as she works towards the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Already she has had plenty of exposure featuring on Channel 9's News, Nova 106.9FM, as well as a feature article in the Broncos Magazine.

Natalie Siiankoski and her champion horse, Archie are both well, and Archie is just returning to work after a short layoff due to injury. Their competition schedule for the year is quite busy. In April they are going to NSW to compete at Berrima CIC One Day Event to qualify for the Melbourne International as Qld does not have any CIC events in the first half of the year to qualify. Their next big trip is Melbourne International Three Day Event in June, followed by the Qld States in July. The Warwick World Cup Qualifier is in August and the Sydney International is in September. The last event for the year is the Adelaide International Three Day Event held in November. Natalie and Archie are aiming to go 4 Star here as it is the only 4 Star event in the southern hemisphere. However they do have to qualify for this at the Melbourne and Sydney International 3 Day Events at 3 Star Level.

At the end of the Eventing Season last year Natalie was ranked as the Saddleworld Champion Young Rider for 2006. This was 38 points in front of the next young rider on the leader board. You can find attached the page from The Horse Magazine Feb 2007.

Natalie has also secured the opportunity to present and ride the new Buck at the Broncos home games. This will enable her to lift her profile and secure a little more support. Her first commitment here will be the Broncos Fan Day when the new Buck is unveiled and presented to the fans.

Outside competition Natalie has a couple of young horses that will be moving up the grades throughout the year so fingers crossed they will be just as successful as Archie.

RockSolid Sports has existed in the sport marketplace for a number of years with a successful elite athlete management program. The health and fitness industry is growing and diversifying as is RockSolid Sports as we branch into the Personal Fitness market. RockSolid Sports Fitness is a logical and progressive step forward for RockSolid Sports. Having established itself as a successful sport management company it now seeks to capitalise on the pool of talent that it has in its team of athletes and the extensive expertise at hand amongst its full time and casual staff.

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Levi Maxwell is enjoying his break from competitive racing focussing on establishing a career while dabbling in some journalism. He has written several articles recently for different publications and they make for interesting reading.

He is still in training and continues to race in a low key fashion. After a long career he is enjoying the break from the constant grind of Professional Triathlon. Who knows we may see Levi back if he gets the bug to race again.

RockSolid Sports has thrown it weight behind a talented group of young ladies who wish to make a name for themselves as a Cheer Squad. Boasting a broad range of talents the squad consists of gymnastics, aerobics and dance specialists and all these components have been blended into their routines to make their presentation very exciting.

These girls will perform at each home game as the Wynnum Manly Seagulls Cheer Squad and have already made an impact with supporters at Wynnum's Season Launch held recently.

Mick De Vere has officially announced his retirement and will take up a position with the Brisbane Broncos as the Development Manager at Carina Leagues Club. Mick is clearly focussed on his career after football and sees this opportunity as a stepping stone for a possible long term career as a Coach.

Having returned from England in November after a short holiday in Europe, Mick has been working hard to establish himself in his new role.