About Us

What is Borak-Borak Floorball?

Borak-Borak Floorball (BBF) was initiated by a group of three avid floorballers from Penang, Malaysia. The interest sparked off due to a certain passion for the sport and a keen desire to share that passion to others. With that, came the idea of 'borak-borak'.

What does the term "Borak-Borak" actually mean?

"Borak-borak" is a Malaysian lingo that equates to the English word "chit-chat". The phrase is commonly used and has somewhat the power to identify one's identity as a Malaysian. BBF is passionate to 'chit-chat' about the happenings and events of floorball, first in Penang and then the other parts of Malaysia. With that in mind, Borak-Borak Floorball came into existence.

Who are we?


BBF comprises mainly of three suspects under the pseudonyms of Jose, Bendy and Spritzer. However, BBF has also taken in hired-for-free reporters in their effort to cover as many grounds as possible.

NOTE: BBF is not an official website to any organization or governing body. We are merely a group of passionate floorballers who seek to share this passion to others. We strive to be courteous, neutral and honest in our opinions, thoughts, reviews and analyses.

Our vision?

BBF sought to 'talk big' and 'talk much' about floorball. We hope to represent the floorball community in Penang as well as the nation, Malaysia, in the bigger picture. We want to be a voice for floorball in the present and future generation, a voice to be heard not for recognition but for the ultimate growth and development of floorball in Malaysia.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Team Review: Firebrands

Firebrands
Final standing: 6th/6
Goals scored: 7
Goals conceded: 28

Biggest win: NA
Biggest loses: 1-10 (v Dalat Falcons)
Highest scoring match: 1-10 (v Dalat Falcons)

Total penalty minutes: 24 minutes
Most committed foul: Incorrect distances(12 minutes)

Top scorer: Daniel Tan (6 goals)
Top assist: Andrew Chan (2 assists)

Point leaders:
1. Daniel Tan (6+1)
2. Andrew Chan (0+2)
3. Chan Per Yue (1+0)

Penalty leaders:
1. Daniel Tan (8 mins)
2. Alex Low (4 mins)
James Tan (4 mins)

Best player:
As the most experienced player in the team, it was not surprising that the goalie, Bryan Koh emerged as the most consistent player of the team.

Having trained under Frontliners for a year or so, 2009 saw the goalie signing a new allegiance with Firebrands instead. It was his relentless shot stopping ability that protected and prevented the already fragile defence of the newly form team.

His heralded heroics saves earned him a place in the PFL Division 2 All-Star team. Congratulations!

It would mark as a milestone for the boy but there should be no stopping, there is still much room for improvement.

Borak says:
It was an expected position for the new team to end up with. Last place was the destination but the process of Firebrands getting there did raise some eyebrows.

The team core force consisted of tough guys, Alex Loh, Andrew Chan and James Tan. With their natural brute, they often out muscled smaller opponents. While they depend solely on Daniel Tan's poacher instinct to notch in the goals. The rest of the team, who were mainly kids, didn't have much playing time as the coach was trying to keep the competitiveness level of the team.

With little to lose and everything to gain, the team played without fear and shown little respect to the rest. Most games, toughness without skill saw them being crushed, however, in other games, their battling spirit really unsettled their opponents.

The highlight of their campaign was the near win against 300 where their lead was diminished minutes before the final whistle. 2 points is always better but as a totally new team, 1 point would do them some real good.

The league may have ended, but for Firebrands, it is just the beginning of their Floorball journey. Train hard and continue to play with heart!

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