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: Ztec Griffins

Ztec Griffins
Final standing: 5th/6
Goals scored: 8
Goals conceded: 16

Biggest win: 2-1 (v Firebrands)
Biggest loses: 2-6 (v Dalat Falcons)
Highest scoring match: 2-6 (v Dalat Falcons)

Total penalty minutes: 18 minutes
Most committed foul: Incorrect hit/ Incorrect distances/ Lying play(4 minutes)

Top scorer: Amos Lim (4 goals)
Top assist: Amos Lim (2 assists)

Point leaders:
1. Amos Lim (4+2)
2. Brandon Pereira (1+1)
3. Daniel Boey (1+0)
Dominic Ewe (1+0)
Gim Hoong (1+0)
Yi Min (0+1)

Penalty leaders:
1. Gim Hoong (8 mins)
2. Amos Lim (4 mins)
Brandon Pereira (4 mins)

Best player:
A hero arise when trouble comes. Team Griffins was dealt with a blow when Leo Nard was away for holiday, but fear not. Amos is here to save the day! The lad knelt between the posts, gave a man of the match performance, only to be overwhelmed by a goal against 300.

However, the confidence seemed boosted by that game and his good form was brought out from the goal and on to the court. He played the rest of his game as if it were his last, running rampantly all around.

Against better opponents, it was mere waste of strength but against the others, it really caused a handful of problems. His sweat pouring effort was well rewarded with a hattrick against Bullets but still it was not enough to secure a win.

His reborn performance at the later stages of the campaign brought new life to Griffins, giving them a different edge and almost influencing their result.

In the end, heart and fitness was not enough to pull Griffins through, it still needed skills and technique to match it up. Much work awaits Amos before he can become a complete package. Recommended to start with stick handling.

Borak says:
Looking at their team roster, Griffins is part of the newbie teams of Div 2 together with 300 and Firebrands. A team with a balance blend of boys and girls.

The sole player with experience would be the goalie, Leo Nard. And like Firebrands, the core team are the tougher and fitter guys of the team. Gim Hoong and Brandon forming the rear guard with Amos covering for them.

The trio had been the heart beat of Griffins. Gim Hoong and Brandon from a decent partnership but thier lack of experience and confidence was vividly displayed, often in the second period after a decent first, with thier constant habit of dropping deep playing the second and third goalie.

Amos on the other hand, impressed first with his stand-in goal keeping performance, and taking his good form on as an outfield player, he transform into a Ferrarri and ran the court like a mad man. A pat for the effort but it was inefficient activity by the boy, a real workout in his ball handling would make a difference.

As for the forwards, the Griffins were rather versatile. There were a lot of combination up front, but it was mostly hard runners, Dominic and Daniel Boey that got the nod.

With the same hardcore style of play, Griffins with decent floorball time under their belts, fared slightly better than Firebrands. Well, they did stuggle to beat Firebrands before coming close in upseting both 300 and Bullets, down by a goal margin.

Near wins are still loses and with only 2 points, they sat on top of Firebrands at 5 with the points ironically gain from them. The brighter side of the note is that Griffins is an improving team, and their girls really impressed. Yet to flourish but had shown grit, played hard and made runs. Some prospects in the future for the Women's state and/ or national pool?

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