Dallas Johnson recently put pen to paper to a new three year deal which will see him at the Melbourne Storm until the end of 2011. After contemplating several good offers from Super League in England the desire to continue playing State of Origin and making the World Cup Tests team at the end of the year was too much to pass up. Another major factor in his decision was the fact that in 2009 Dallas will have been with Melbourne for 10 seasons after having signed his first Storm deal in late 1999. Loyalty is a big thing for Dallas and the recent resigning of Craig Bellamy would make him pretty happy also.

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.

Dallas Johnson has had a dream season with a successful series win with the Qld State of Origin Side a Premiership with the Melbourne Storm and to top it off selection in the Test team to play New Zealand in the Trans Tasman Test. Not to many get to experience a season like that and Dallas is well aware of the enormity of his achievements. The Australian Test Jumper will be his prize possession over the Premiership Ring as he has always had the desire to represent his country at the highest level. He has accomplished everything in the game now and from here on in it will be business as usual. Dallas is pretty modest about his ability and will not get carried away by his success.

RockSolid's own Dallas Johnson tackled his way into history as well as helping Qld to another State of Origin series win. 62 tackles during game two in Sydney was a State of Origin record and a milestone that Dallas would be very proud of considering a couple of his heros were tackling machines. Trevor Gillmiester and Wally Fullerton Smith are players Dallas looked up to as a kid and to now stand along side them in the history books as one of the state's best defenders is something he would never have dreamed of. His form throughout the series was oustanding and to come back from a severe head knock on the opening minute of game 3 indicates what a great warrior he is. Hopefully his form will carry through and earn him a Test jumper later this year.

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.